How a ransomware attack left an Ontario government health agency scrambling
A ransomware attack on Ontario Medical Supply led to significant data breaches affecting around 200,000 home care patients in Ontario, causing urgent concerns for the Ford government's health agency.
Now cancer-sick Hugo, 3, receives care at home - thanks to a new care team
A new home healthcare team in Sweden is providing vital in-home medical care for children, reducing the need for families to travel to hospitals.
Agreement obliges the Boa Vista city hall to provide feeding by probe to patients at home
A judicial agreement requires the Boa Vista city hall in Brazil to provide enteral nutrition to home-bound patients who cannot feed orally.
Ontario government home care vendor paid ransom to regain access to its servers: report
A vendor providing medical supplies to Ontario's home care agency paid a ransom after a ransomware attack compromised data of about 200,000 patients.
Decline in GP home visits drives vulnerable people into care homes
An 85% decline in GP home visits in Australia has led to vulnerable populations, including the elderly and chronically ill, being admitted to care facilities prematurely due to lack of accessible medical care.
Support for Home Modifications to Prevent Falls Among Seniors
A civic group has proposed care pledges for the upcoming local elections, aiming to enhance medical and care services for the elderly and disabled in South Korea.
Ontario health agency vendor suffered major ransomware attack in 2025
A vendor for Ontario’s home care system endured a significant ransomware attack in 2025, leading to a breach of health information and delayed notifications to affected patients.
Chlamydia test removed from Norwegian stores and pharmacies: Advises against use
Norway has removed a chlamydia test from stores and pharmacies following warnings that it should only be used by healthcare professionals.
Aiming to have 100 nursing homes in Urðarhvarf operational in two weeks
Iceland plans to have 100 nursing home spaces available in Urðarhvarf within two weeks.
'Can't justify it': Why some Tasmanian nurses won't come back home
Tasmanian nurses express concerns over low wages and understaffing, citing these as key reasons for not returning to work in their home state.
Three care homes for Yle: In Pirkanmaa, too frail elderly people are sent to communal living
In Finland's Pirkanmaa region, care home leaders express concerns that elderly residents are being placed in communal living arrangements despite needing round-the-clock care due to their frail conditions.
Emergency rooms may gain the right to send patients home after initial assessment
The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs is considering allowing emergency departments to send patients home after an initial assessment if they don't require urgent care, amidst concerns about patient health and overcrowding in ERs.
Elderly Wait for Care Places Unlawfully Long – One Wellbeing Area Reveals the Secret of Short Queues
Many elderly individuals in Finland are waiting longer than legally permitted for care home placements, as revealed by a national survey by Hali ry.
‘From the Hospital to Home’... Establishing a Gwangwon-style Integrated Care System
Gwangwon Province is set to launch a new integrated care service that directly connects discharged patients with local municipalities for ongoing support from the end of this month.
New protocols in emergency rooms: 58 percent of patients may be sent home in the future?
A new proposal in Estonia suggests that over half of emergency room patients do not require immediate assistance and may be sent home to allow doctors to focus on life-threatening cases.
Australia’s broken aged care home support system is ensuring that loved ones live and die without dignity
Dying Australians approved for government-funded aged care are facing significant delays and inadequate support, according to carers and assessors who describe the system as failing those in urgent need.
Former EFL stadium set to be knocked down and turned into new £25m NHS centre
The former York Street stadium, once the home of Boston United, is being demolished to make way for a new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre.
IL reveals: Shocking information about a controversial nursing home – Elderly night alarms went unheard for over a year
A Finnish nursing home failed to respond to elderly night alarms for over a year due to inadequate registration of a new alarm system by night staff, putting residents' safety at risk.
Heart Home expands, adding places for people with dementia
Heart Home in Tartu is set to expand with new facilities for individuals with dementia, adding 72 new places.
Elderly person who called for help 11 times died – IL's information: Nursing home director out
A nursing home director has been removed from their position following the death of an elderly resident who attempted to call for help 11 times.
Ukrainian doctors: Daugavpils has become a new lifelong home
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, several dozen medical professionals have relocated to Daugavpils, with 16 currently working at the Daugavpils regional hospital.
Midwife criticized after home births
A midwife in Skåne is facing criticism for inadequately informing patients about the risks associated with home births.
Breaking: Virginia Governor: We all know President Trump is not working to protect Americans at home and abroad
Virginia Governor criticizes President Trump's policies, claiming they undermine American welfare and security.
Pharmacists say better access needed to home medicines program
Pharmacists in Australia are advocating for increased funding and the removal of limitations on a home medicines review program that helps patients manage their medications and prevent hospital readmissions.
Healthcare warns about pharmacies' tests for sexually transmitted diseases: "Not trustworthy"
Medical professionals in Sweden caution that at-home testing kits for STDs sold by pharmacies may not provide reliable results.
The System is the Problem if it Doesn't Support Innovation
A discussion on the challenges facing Iceland's healthcare system highlights the need for innovation to tackle critical issues such as hospital bottlenecks and nursing home waitlists.
A new 100-bed nursing home would be needed tomorrow to solve the problem
A significant need for a new 100-bed nursing home is highlighted to address current issues in the healthcare system.
Nova Scotia woman claims ER failed to do 'bare minimum' before father’s death
A woman from Nova Scotia, Erika Snelgrove, alleges that inadequate care at Dartmouth General Hospital led to her father's death from septic shock after being sent home from the emergency room without proper testing.
Waiting for a nursing home: 'It can take from four weeks to four years'
A son expresses concern over the long waiting times for nursing home placement for his elderly mother with Alzheimer’s, highlighting a critical shortage of facilities in Iceland.
"We siblings are just working people"
Baldvin Björgvinsson expresses concern over the long wait for his elderly mother to secure a place in a nursing home due to a significant shortage of facilities in Iceland.
With Alzheimer but could wait four years
A son expresses anguish over the lengthy wait for nursing home space for his mother with Alzheimer’s, highlighting the government's inaction on the issue of care facility shortages.
Knee Pain: When to Treat at Home and When to See an Orthopedist
The article discusses common knee pain, its various causes, and guidelines for when to treat at home versus seeking professional help.
"This didn't have to go this way"
The article discusses the challenges faced by families trying to secure nursing home space for the elderly in Iceland, highlighting a specific case of a woman who died after being denied care.
A young person who received treatment was released from emergency care in Sweden: Soon they were dead – One thing was overlooked
A young individual in Sweden died shortly after being sent home from emergency care, following a misdiagnosis that failed to address potential self-harm.
A woman came to the hospital after a home birth. Instead of help, they called the police on her. She awarded 75 thousand.
A Czech woman who sought medical assistance after a home birth was instead reported to the police, leading to a court awarding her compensation of 75,000 CZK.
Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn
Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.
Repairs Due to Fire to Be Completed and Landspítali Gets Space
Repairs at Hrafnista nursing home allow the Landspítali hospital to accommodate more patients.
Sent home from the emergency room without a doctor's assessment - died
A patient with a serious illness was sent home from an emergency room without being examined by a doctor, leading to their death.
"Absolutely terrible situation"
Helga S. Ottósdóttir describes the dire condition of healthcare in Iceland, particularly for the elderly, due to a severe shortage of nursing home beds.
Elderly Speak Out About 'Horrific Situation'
Elderly individuals and their relatives express their distress over being held for months in Landspítali due to a lack of nursing home spaces, criticizing the government's slow response.
Father not just a number on paper
Hafdís Hanna Ægisdóttir discusses the challenges of her elderly father's prolonged stay in a hospital in Iceland due to the lack of available nursing home spaces.
Cyber Attack on Grund: Access to Data on Tens of Thousands of Clients, Employees, and Relatives
A cyber attack on a nursing home in December 2025 compromised sensitive personal data of thousands of clients, staff, and relatives.
The eulogy of Papaligouras’ daughter moved many: “He left holding the hand of his partner”
Lena Papaligouras delivered a heartfelt eulogy for her father, Anastasis Papaligouras, highlighting the themes of dignity in illness and the importance of supportive care at home.
Anne Tiessalo and Raili Heino met in sad circumstances – then their dogs made them friends
Anne Tiessalo and Raili Heino, who became friends in a care home, share joyful moments together while discussing memories and enjoying the company of their dogs.
Clash Between Administration and Doctors During Nursing Home Inspection in Araria
A dispute erupted between the administrative team and doctors during an inspection at a nursing home in Araria, Bihar, leading to physical altercations and temporary hostage conditions for officials.
Migrants, hypothesis of anti-repatriation certificates: at least six doctors investigated in Ravenna
In Ravenna, at least six doctors are under investigation for allegedly issuing anti-repatriation certificates aimed at preventing migrants from being sent back to their home countries.
Dental services starting to be provided at home for people with severe disabilities
The Lithuanian Health Ministry announced the expansion of dental services to patients with severe disabilities who are unable to visit healthcare facilities.
Patients in hospitals waiting for nursing home beds at ‘crisis point’: Horizon Health CEO
Horizon Health Network's CEO has declared a crisis in New Brunswick's healthcare system, highlighting the significant number of patients stuck in hospitals waiting for nursing home placements.
Four Elderly Lives Ended Prematurely in Nursing Home - Expert: Here are the Horrible Reasons
Four elderly residents have died prematurely in a nursing home, leading to an investigation due to concerns regarding elder care in Finland.
Their demented mother was sent alone to Ryhov County Hospital
A family expresses regret over their choice of a care home after their mother with dementia was sent alone to a hospital, highlighting issues in elderly care.