The program allows people who have been hospitalized to go home sooner while still receiving care. Experts say it's a step in the right direction but not a one-stop solution.
According to Deborah Hannaford, a hospital dentist told her that she would have to go to a private clinic to fix a tooth he couldn't despite hours trying. She can't afford that.
Jasmine Rochereul's world was turned upside down when she found herself grappling with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), a complication from Lyme disease. Unbeknownst to her, she was infected within Montreal city bounds, not typically associated with such a risk. She recounts her journey through the Quebec health care system, from dismissive doctors to ambiguous diagnoses, revealing an alarming blind spot for early detection and chronic Lyme disease management. This is a tale of resilience, healthcare navigation, and a call to awareness because Lyme is alive and well, and not just in wooded areas.