The survey by not-for-profit organization Ophea analyzes parental perspectives on health issues and the role schools play in supporting their children. It found Ontario parents believe that the…
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Health in the News
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N.W.T. to hire nearly 50 counsellors, clinical supervisors over four years to promote student health
The N.W.T. government is proposing to hire child and youth care counselors in elementary and high schools across the territory starting in the 2018-2019 school year. The joint effort between the departments of Health and Social Services and…
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A study by the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota reveals children and teens with Type 1 diabetes enrolled in a six-month intensive remote therapy (IRT) pilot…
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An Ernst & Young survey found patients and physicians south of the…
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A research associate at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) predicts that by 2056, there will be 50 seniors for every 100 workers, greatly affecting the health and solvency of the province. In healthcare, the trend that worries AIMS…
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Health Quality Ontario issued quality care standards for opioid use to direct healthcare providers and patients in the following three scenarios:
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The Harvard Medical School study included adults with any infection or exacerbation of heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma who were admitted via…
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The HQCA's I'm Still Me: The Lived Experiences of Residents in Designated Supportive Living report details a pilot project…
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An Accenture consumer survey finds growing consumer demand for digital-based health services is fueling the push for a model for care in which patients…
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The New Brunswick Healthy Eating in Recreation Settings Working Group audited vending machines and operations at arenas, pools, gyms and other facilities to determine what was offered. Its…
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Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital is piloting a managed alcohol program (MAP), in which patients with chronic alcoholism are provided a daily oral dose of ethanol to manage their illness. Only about 15 patients have gone through the program…
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Micro hospitals are emerging in U.S. suburban and urban markets as a backup to community facilities and in regions where the demand doesn’t require full-sized hospitals. These facilities are considerably smaller than community hospitals and offer…
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An American Ernst & Young consumer and physician survey points out that rising demand for digital interaction between consumers and doctors is fueling…
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A survey of physicians suggests privacy and confidentiality are essential in emergency care, especially for patients reluctant to undress or divulge…
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In 2017, the Canadian Association of Optometrists warned of a looming "vision crisis" due to Canada's aging population, as seniors 65 and older are projected to make up 20% of the population by 2024. The…
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The report highlights health inequities among Island children, with those from families with low income, higher rates of…