The province is expanding access to health information through the YourHealthNS app after a successful $2-million pilot project that launched in Feb. The pilot assisted nearly 14,000 patients to access their health records through the app. The…
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Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people experience stigmatization, discrimination and marginalization within the hospital environment and the broader societal context. They often experience trauma as a result. Patients described frequent…
Canada’s maternal mortality ratio increased from about nine to 11 deaths per 100,000 births over the last two decades. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada believes the true rate is probably higher as maternity can be an…
The province is offering to cover all tuition costs for more than 460 people who want to become a paramedic or an emergency medical responder. They must in turn work in N.S. for at least four years. The recruitment initiative is looking to add…
The pilot project is becoming the envy of the rest of Canada. The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia says since Feb. 2023, 185,000 services were performed in those clinics, which led to a significant reduction in ER visits. The pilot project was…
Launched in 2023, the SeamlessMD app offers remote monitoring of recovery, allows patients to report their outcomes and provides care plans, education and reminders. The app was used for patients undergoing…
The WHO study calls physical inactivity a silent threat that needs greater attention. In Canada, 37% of adults were reported as physically inactive…
A report by Statistics Canada from 2023 showed a Black man is twice as likely to die from diabetes complications (5.3%) as a white man (2.5%), with similar…
ICES found LTC residents whose primary language was one other than English and French were less likely to visit the ER, be hospitalized or die when their family doctor spoke their…
Researchers found nearly 75% of young Ontarians with a psychotic disorder had at least one mental health service visit within the three years prior to their first diagnosis of the disorder. The…
A report says deaths in the country’s 12 highest-population cities go up on days when there's extreme heat and people aged 65 and older are…
The Fit-Frailty app allows healthcare providers to make decisions and plan care for their frail patients. The tool identifies the risk of frailty and age-related loss of…
The two-week preceptorship is a partnership between Manipal College of Nurses in India and the UNB Department of Nursing. Seven students will be on the frontlines at the Dr. Everett Chalmers…
A study found about 41% of Veterans live with chronic pain, nearly double the rate of the civilian population and 63% of Veterans with chronic pain…
The Ottawa Hospital’s Digital Teammate provides human-like interactions with staff, patients and visitors. During an initial test phase, the Digital Teammate will answer questions about the hospital’s new campus in French or English. The hospital…
Online mental health programs for children and families in N.L. expanded through the Strongest Families Institute - a charity that provides programs over the phone to children and families in need. The…