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Quebec faces a record high of over 69,000 cancer diagnoses this year, with more than 4,500 patients waiting for surgery, many beyond medically acceptable delays, amid healthcare resource shortages and systemic issues worsened by budget cuts and the pandemic, raising concerns about the capacity to handle the rising and younger cancer patient population.
Fresno County Department of Public Health is reinstating a policy to reduce emergency room admissions and alleviate strain on staff and resources due to the rise in respiratory illnesses such as Covid, the Flu, and RSV. Paramedics will assess patients to determine if they can be referred to alternative care options like urgent care, primary care physicians, or telehealth. The department also recommends Covid-19 and Flu vaccines for everyone over 6 months old, as well as RSV vaccines for specific groups. People are advised to take precautions during the holiday season, such as using air purifiers and practicing good hand hygiene. Free Covid tests can be ordered from the CDC starting Monday.