PNL June #3 '25

June 19, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

This week’s feature uncovers the invisible condition affecting 1 in 5 Canadians, one that quietly messes with your brain, heart, and lifespan while you’re asleep.

Also, A bombshell resignation, a controversial health bill, COVID shot backlash, and the biggest patient privacy breach in years.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

😴 The Silent Syndrome Affecting 1 in 5 Canadians

Your body’s been fighting for oxygen every night, and most people don’t even know it. One of the most underdiagnosed (and dangerous) health issues in Canada, linked to everything from stroke to diabetes to early death.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • What this disorder really does to your brain and body

  • Why millions go undiagnosed and the biggest myths keeping them stuck

  • How to get tested and what to do if you suspect it

. NEWSFLASH .

🥼 Dr. Tam Steps Down as Canada’s Top Doc
Dr. Theresa Tam, the face of Canada’s pandemic response, is stepping down June 20. With no successor in place, experts are warning of a dangerous leadership gap in public health.

⚠️ Cancer Society Warns Carney On New Bill
A sweeping federal bill could weaken Canada’s health protections , and quietly reintroduce banned products like asbestos. Critics say it’s being rushed through Parliament with no oversight.

🇺🇸 Health Data Used for Deportation Raids
Trump officials shared Medicaid records with deportation agents, including names & addresses, despite legal warnings from federal health officials. Experts warn it could set a dangerous precedent for medical privacy.

💸 Alberta’s Charging for COVID Shots
This fall, only high-risk groups will qualify for free shots. Everyone else? Expect to pay. Critics say the province is gambling with public health.

. NUTRITION .

🍲 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰Cost per serving: ~$2.08 | White Chicken Chili | ⏱️Time: 4hr

White Chicken Chili that basically cooks itself. Toss it in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner’s done by the time you’re home.

. YOUR TAKE .

📺 The Ultimate Sick Day TV Show

You’re curled up on the couch with soup, a blanket, and a box of tissues. What’s your comfort show?

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

✏️ Medi-Wordrow

🔍 Hint: What your body, browser, and grocery budget all do at the worst possible time.

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