Israeli forces detain hospital director and destroy Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

Israel detained the director of one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals, Kamal Adwan Hospital, and forcibly removed patients and staff, leading to fires burning across the hospital. The attack left many dead and the hospital in ruins, with patients and injured individuals taken to an already destroyed hospital with no supplies. International organizations condemned the raid as a grave risk to the patients' survival.

Challenges in Canada's Healthcare System During the Holiday Season

Health providers in Canada are concerned about a potential surge in emergency room visits during the holidays due to long wait times and lack of hospital capacity. The public universal healthcare system is struggling to meet the needs of patients, leading to delays in access to necessary care and even deaths on waitlists for medical interventions.

Healthcare System Evaluation After Murder of Health Insurance Executive

Health care companies are reevaluating patient experiences following the murder of a U.S. health insurance executive. Executives from Pfizer and Amazon express outrage and acknowledge the need for better understanding and improvement in the healthcare system.

Telehealth Abortion Care in the U.S.

Telehealth provider in Massachusetts sends abortion pills to people in states with abortion restrictions via shield laws, providing a legal way to access abortion care. Patients can connect with doctors online, receive pills within a week, and pay on a sliding scale. The rise of telehealth has increased the number of abortions in the U.S., post Roe v. Wade. Shield laws protect providers from legal repercussions but face opposition from anti-abortion groups.