PNL June #2 '25

June 12, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

You feel off. Your arm tingles. Your speech slips. Then it’s gone, and you convince yourself it was nothing. That might’ve been your only warning before a stroke.

Plus: A doctor sues over ER safety, Measles outbreak ramps up, and why even free healthcare isn’t getting Canadians through the door.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🧠 How to Spot a Mini-Stroke Before It Becomes a Major One

It lasts a few minutes. Your words slur. Your hand tingles. Then… it’s gone. You shake it off. But that brief “glitch” might’ve been a mini-stroke, and your only warning before a life-changing event.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • When the danger window begins

  • Why most people make mistakes after stroke-like symptoms

  • What to do if it ever happens to you, even if you feel fine

. NEWSFLASH .

🚨 ER Doctor Blows Whistle on ‘Unsafe’ Hospitals
An emergency physician is suing Fraser Health, claiming she was punished for warning patients about extreme wait times and unsafe care. She says preventable deaths and violent attacks are being hidden!

🤕 Canadians Are Skipping Care—Even When It’s Covered
Over half of Canadians are putting off healthcare, especially dental visits, because they simply can’t afford it. Even with new federal dental coverage rolling out, millions are falling through the cracks. 

🌡️ Why Alberta’s Measles Crisis Is Just Getting Started
With over 800 measles cases and Stampede around the corner, Alberta doctors say things are about to spiral. Experts warn festivals, travel, and low vaccine rates could push the outbreak past U.S. levels.

🎉 Kids With Diabetes Took Over Canadian Fashion Shows
Kids with Type 1 diabetes strutted their pumps and CGMs proudly at “Pump Couture” fashion shows. The feel-good events raised money for summer camps, and helped kids celebrate their condition instead of hiding it.

. NUTRITION .

🌯 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰Cost per serving: ~$2.11 | Chicken Shawarma | ⏱️Time: 15 min

This week’s pick? A juicy Chicken Shawarma Wrap that costs just $2.11 per serving. It’s filling, protein-rich, and shockingly easy to make at home.

. MEN’S HEALTH .

🧍‍♂️Men’s Health Is in Crisis

New research shows that up to 75,000 Canadian men die prematurely every year, often from conditions that could have been prevented or treated earlier. Heart disease. Lung cancer. Suicide.

We can’t fix the entire system. But we can help you take the first step.

Use Medimap to find a family doctor, book a check-up, or connect with mental health support, fast and free.

. BUZZ & BANTER .

✏️ Medi-Wordrow

🔍 Hint: Your body is sending them, are you listening?

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