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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Nova Scotia Health approaching goal of reduced surgical waitlist
The interim head of the provincial health authority says enough progress has been made to reduce the surgical backlog in Nova Scotia that she's not looking over her shoulder. In December of 2022, Karen Oldfield vowed before the legislature's health committee — first asking for a Bible to swear upon before crossing her heart in the absence of the Good Book — that the backlog would be reduced by 10,000 people by mid-2025. At the time, the list stood at about 22,000 people. Such a decrease would bring the province in line with national benchmarks for surgical waitlists. "I'm not going to hell," Oldfield joked with reporters Friday following an appearance on a panel at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce luncheon to discuss innovation in health care. "We are 1,500 surgeries away from what we would consider to be an appropriate [waitlist]. With any luck, we will hit that this year." Statistics released by Nova Scotia Health show the province's waitlist as of April 1 of this year was 15,769 people. That's down from 17,369 people the same time the year before, and 19,917 people as of April 1, 2023. The procedures with the largest number of people waiting are cataract extraction (3,564), knee replacement (1,274) and hip replacement (783). Oldfield said the progress comes down to the health authority's ability to make a plan and stick to it. "There's no magic," she said. "It's focus and discipline to do it." Although the health authority announced in 2023 a premium for doctors willing to work outside traditional hours in order to cut into the backlog, Oldfield said the biggest factor in making progress has been getting staffing levels back to where they needed to be coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. "We did lose a lot of staff. Not just because of COVID, but people — they burn out, they age out, they retire. So we've been through a period of resurgence." Oldfield said she would like to see more surgeries happening during off-hours, but there needs to be a certain level of staffing to be able to make that work and take full advantage of available operating room time and equipment. "When we have assets, you want to use your assets," she said. "And when they sit idle, that's not a good thing. So we still have lots of time across the province that these could be used." MORE TOP STORIES
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Shannon Sharpe Sexual Assault Accuser Texts, Black Woman Settles Suit Against Tesla, Two Florida Alligators Ring a House Doorbell, Social Media Grapples With Shannon Sharpe Race Play, Houston's 'DL List' and Other Culture News From the Week
Shannon Sharpe continues to find himself entangled in sex-related scandals, and the acts are becoming increasingly challenging to ignore. As previously reported by The Root, the NFL veteran is being sued for $50 million for alleged sexual abuse by his former girlfriend while they were in a two-year relationship. - Towolawi Read More Shannon Sharpe hasn't spoken publicly about the sexual assault lawsuit against him yet, but now, his legal team is handling business in what many online are calling the messiest way. The former Denver Bronco was hit with a $50 million civil suit from a woman claiming he physically abused her and even threatened to kill her. - Phenix S Halley Read More It looks like Elon Musk has to pay a Black woman big time after shocking allegations made in a lawsuit against Tesla. The verdict comes after Raina Pierce, a former employee who installed latches on car doors for the company, said she experienced racist and sexist behavior during her time at the company. And it was her own boss that did the unthinkable. - Phenix S Halley Read More We've all had unwanted visitors show up unexpectedly at our door – that play cousin who never brings anything and eats you out of house and home or the auntie who always finds a not so subtle way to tell you that your house isn't quite clean enough. But imagine your reaction if the person banging on a door (Some internet stories show the alligators ringing the doorbell but no proof that ever happened) wasn't a person at all but an alligator trying to find a way into your home – with another alligator standing guard in the background. - Angela Johnson Read More It's been a rough week for sports commentator Shannon Sharpe. As the sexual assault lawsuit against him continues to break the internet, there's one aspect of the legal case that has many Black folks weary about throwing Sharpe their support. - Phenix S Halley Read More The Bible calls marriage a sacred covenant between a husband and wife. You can look to the seventh commandment, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery,' to find what the Good Book has to say about being faithful to your partner. But for one Arizona couple, fidelity was never a factor and now they are sharing their story on how they have managed to stay together for over 30 years, despite the husband's history of cheating. - Angela Johnson Read More There is a heated debate happening on Black TikTok surrounding a trans woman's decision to open up her DMs to expose a list of Houston men who are reaching out to her on the down low (DL). The now-deleted original list is loaded with comments like 'What's up ma?' 'Hey, sexy' and 'Can I taste the rainbow?' from men who otherwise appear to be straight – some even appear with female partners and children in their profile pictures. - Angela Johnson Read More If a fight is what the president wants, he's poking at the right bear! Much of the nation's powerful entities are complying with President Donald Trump's efforts to censure history, control teachings in schools and even deport university students. But Harvard University is taking a stand. - Phenix S Halley Read More kinjavideo-197542 More information has been released to public creating online scrutiny for the former NFL giant. kinjavideo-197532 Footage from a Florida homeowner's Ring doorbell camera shows the gigantic gator standing up on its hind legs to ring the bell For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Forbes
Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday: A Legacy Of Compassion, Justice, And Radical Love
Departing our fair planet just moments after many in the Christian faith celebrated Easter Sunday—a holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ—Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday. While not a surprise to the faithful, due to the protracted health battle faced by the pontiff, his passage to the heavenly realm at this moment of significant societal change should serve as a collective moment of pause. A time to reflect. A call to each of us, regardless of denomination or belief, to examine whether we are living as the Good Book instructs: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis made history as the first Pope from Latin America—and the first from the Western Hemisphere. A Jesuit by formation and a servant by nature, he devoted his papacy to the margins: the migrants, the poor, the incarcerated, the LGBTQIA community, and others who too often find themselves overlooked, dismissed, or worse, dehumanized. In doing so, he broke from centuries of tradition not for the sake of disruption, but for the sake of compassion. He reminded us all—Catholics and non-Catholics alike—that faith is not about building walls but about extending bridges. That leadership is not about power, but service. And that our faith, when rooted in love and grace, can be a force for peace in a world so frequently torn by violence, conflict, and division. My grandmother, Alberta, a devout Jamaican Catholic who migrated to America before I was born, was a living embodiment of Pope Francis's message. She baked a cake for anyone who asked—neighbors, parishioners, even strangers. I think of her as I reflect on the life and legacy of this Pope. She didn't lead a church, but her kitchen table was holy ground. And isn't that the kind of Christianity Pope Francis reminded us we should strive for? The kind that feeds, welcomes, and warms? In a time when our political and spiritual rhetoric can feel more like a battlefield than a balm, Pope Francis stood as a beacon of decency. He asked the tough questions: How are we treating our neighbors? Are we welcoming the stranger at our door? Are we standing with the poor when the cameras are off? And he answered those questions not just with sermons, but with action. He washed the feet of prisoners. He embraced those cast aside. He refused to politicize the pain of migrants and instead championed their dignity. He was clear-eyed about the challenges we face but remained rooted in the belief that we are better together. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama expressed it very well: 'Guided by his unwavering faith and compassion, he reminded us of our obligation to care for the least of these, to be stewards of the earth, and to recognize the inherent dignity of every human being. It was his humility, his embrace of simplicity, and his gentle spirit that endeared him to people around the world—myself included.' Pope Francis's namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, once said: 'Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.' Pope Francis lived that doctrine daily. His life was his sermon. We would be wise to follow in his footsteps—not just with our Sunday prayers but with our Monday actions. In a time of tribalism, performative piety, and leaders more interested in building their brands than binding wounds, Pope Francis's life stands as a gentle rebuke and a holy reminder. He once said, 'Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit. The sun does not shine on itself... Living for others is a rule of nature.' May we take that message to heart. May we lead with more grace. And may we honor Pope Francis not just with our words, but with our work. Rest in peace, Holy Father. The world is better because you were in it.
