PNL July #4 '25

July 24, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

Canadians are falling for scams disguised as healthcare, and no one’s immune. This week, we show you how to spot the signs before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, pregnant women are being shipped out of town, a $2.2M doctor scam hits the courts, and premiers keep dodging the real crisis.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🕵️‍♂️ Healthcare Scams Are Surging—Are You a Target?

Think you’re too smart to fall for a scam? So did the thousands of Canadians who lost millions last year. Fake pharmacies, bogus insurance, and fraudulent ads are fooling everyone. Here’s how to spot red flags and protect your wallet.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • Top 5 biggest healthcare scams targeting Canadians right now

  • True stories: How smart people get scammed

  • Expert tips to outsmart scammers and protect your money

. NEWSFLASH .

🧑‍⚕️ Where’s Health Care on the Agenda?
As premiers met to talk trade, advocates scrambled to put health care back in the spotlight. With wait times and staffing shortages worsening, the CMA is warning: a strong economy means nothing if Canadians can’t access care.

🤰 Maternity Care Collapsing in B.C.
Expecting parents may soon be forced to travel hours for care due to a severe OB-GYN shortage. It’s the latest blow to B.C.’s crumbling maternity system, as rural hospitals continue to face staffing crises.

💸 Doctor Accused of $2.2M Fraud
A Calgary physician is under investigation for allegedly billing millions for services never performed. The case raises new questions about oversight in Canada’s billing practices.

🏘️ Landlords on the Hook for Tenants’ Drug Use?
Ontario’s proposed law could fine landlords up to $250,000 if drugs are used or trafficked on their properties sparking panic. Providers warn the vague rules could force evictions and worsen the housing crisis.

. NUTRITION .

🍜 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰Cost per serving: ~$1.98 | Chicken Stir Fry | ⏱️Time: 35 min

Weeknight panic = solved. This stir fry is faster than takeout, packed with flavour, and somehow tastes even better the next day!

. YOUR TAKE .

🇨🇦 Building a Better Canada Starts With…

According to the CMA 89% of Canadians say better healthcare is key to a stronger country. What do you think?

What’s the Key to a Stronger Canada?

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

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