In the wake of continuing challenges that emerged during the pandemic, the curriculum will be part of the next school year. It’ll involve updates to the career studies course required for Grade 10 students, as well as mandatory resources for…
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Nearly half of Canadians polled disclosed they were living with a mental health or substance use disorder. Findings include:
The CMHA says universal mental healthcare means the services needed are available, they’re funded through public health insurance plans and free to the individual and they are the same no matter where a person lives or who they are. The survey…
Les personnes des communautés 2SLGBTQI+ font face à des défis disproportionnés par rapport à leur santé mentale en raison de la discrimination et de l'exclusion sociale. Avec le financement, le Centre de recherche communautaire (CBRC) offrira…
In Apr., the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta overhauled its application process to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to get clearance to work in the province. Since then, it claims to have…
The pandemic-driven development of virtual and Zoom care caused a surge in electronic patient messages and the University of California research shows doctors are responding by limiting responses, billing for responses or delegating responses to…
That’s an increase of 6% compared to 2016-2017, driven by community care. As the population ages, the need for home and community care increases and most would prefer to die at home if they’re supported in the appropriate ways.…
Canada's efforts to reduce and eliminate tuberculosis suffered a setback as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ability to offer services such as contact tracing, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and care for tuberculosis were reduced as…
The Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) offers meal programs, physical education, after-school care and access to mental-health professionals. The $4-million…
To be sure the province will benefit from the investment, the scholarships will be offered through a return of service agreement with the students. They'll have to commit to working in the province for at least one year following graduation. As…
Without shared decision making amongst patients living with frailty, up to one in four cardiac surgery patients were found to regret their decision to have surgery. This knowledge emphasized the need to increase awareness and formalize education…
The Manitoba government partnered on the following projects:
The proof-of-concept study concluded postoperative follow-up for patients undergoing breast reconstruction and gynecologic oncology surgery led to improved…
The OurCare initiative surveyed people across Canada last fall about their access to primary care and preferences for the future. Researchers were struck by how much variation there is in access…
Social prescribing is when a doctor suggests non-medical treatments for patients who present with symptoms that suggest loneliness or isolation. The hope is to ease some of the burden on the overstretched healthcare system. The Canadian Institute…
Les infirmières font face à des niveaux de fatigue importants en raison du manque de personnel, des horaires difficiles et de la surcharge de travail.