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sudden death in August 1977 at 42.Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, confirmed Cocke’s death with a touching tribute post via Instagram on Thursday, March 6.The actress, 79, shared a photo with Cocke and her only child with the “Jailhouse Rock” singer, the late Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away unexpectedly in January 2023.In mourning, Priscilla wrote, “Marian you will be greatly missed. Your spirit touched many people and especially Elvis.

Coronavirus pandemic forces Queen’s University to change up first year students’ move-in Budge and Saunders say they’ve spent January right up until the end of their studies working at Kingston General Hospital, as per program requirements.While happy to get hands-on experience, the duo says it was a huge adjustment period learning how to balance coursework and working in a hospital for the first time, especially during a pandemic.“It was challenging because the roles kept changing based on how the pandemic evolved.

COVID-19 vaccination rollout has picked up steam in the last week across Quebec.The number of daily shots administered to Quebecers has increased by 10 per cent between Feb. 5 and 11.

B.C. reports 694 new COVID-19 cases and double-digit deaths for 10th consecutive day That leads to borrowing from other units that are also short equipment, or tracking down a porter who might be able to help them access the supplies, Sorensen said.Nurses should have unfettered access to PPE to keep themselves safe, she added.Interior Health said it’s working with sites and programs to ensure there are processes in place to support PPE distribution in a timely and efficient way, including in situations where a unit requires more equipment than anticipated.

coronavirus bonus pay.Some two dozen nurses and staff stood outside of the facility waving signs, blowing horns and chanting in unison, “where is the money.”The group of health-care workers claims to have not received the financial ‘pandemic pay’ incentive promised to them by the provincial government.“We work hard during this COVID-19 and we were promised all this incentive and we didn’t get it,” said PAB Andrea Osborne.Staff infected at Vigi Mont-Royal seniors’ residence after ventilation system malfunctionOsborne claims that all the other departments in the center have received their payment, except for the nursing staff and PAB’s.“We take the sickness to our families, we worked the overtime hours and we get nothing, we are

Emergency room nurses at the Lakeshore General Hospital refused to work and staged multiple sit-ins over the weekend, protesting the on-going staff shortages. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said he is looking into the situation and the local health agency promises to set up a joint committee to try to find solutions to the hospital’s nurse shortage.“The staff is very tired, they’re getting fed up,” said Pascal Drolet, a licensed practical nurse at the Lakeshore and local union VP of mobilization and communication.

A former University of Alberta professor is leading a research project examining the emotional well-being of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, clinical educator Cailtin Kroll has found a way of helping frontline healthcare staff honour patients who have died and find closure so they can move on and treat other patients.

Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge graduate Jesse Schmidt knows first hand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting nurses, especially those just entering the workforce.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is warning that the coronavirus pandemic will exacerbate the "severe" staffing pressure in Ireland's health service.