The pilot program aims to improve the physical, psychological and cultural safety and overall comfort of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The 2SLGBTQIA+ liaison nurse program ensures nurses are on hand to provide emotional support and healthcare advocacy and…
Health in the News
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At least two children died after contracting influenza in recent weeks but Ottawa hasn’t released any data on how flu season is affecting pediatric patients across the country - a situation clinicians say may be compromising the response to…
Dalhousie will launch a two-year Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program to meet the pressing demand of healthcare workers. The program is the first of its kind in the Maritimes. In addition to N.S. investing in a PA program, in 2023…
Horizon Health Network claims there are 395 physicians in the Fredericton area, including all specialties and staffing categories. That’s up…
The proposal is inspired by a New Zealand policy. Health experts say the policy merits a close look by Health Canada and the Mental Health and Addictions Minister as it could prevent the development of another generation of nicotine addicts.…
A study shows compared to patients who had a virtual visit with their own family doctor, those who received virtual care from a doctor outside of their family care…
The Healthy.io early detection device will initially be sent to 30,000 patients considered most at risk for kidney disease. The device could detect 1,300 cases of undiagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD) over the…
More than one million people are waiting to see a specialist, 1.4 million residents are waiting for diagnostic care and 631,000 are waiting for surgeries. Since several provinces didn’t provide complete data, the total is estimated to be closer…
Cormorant Island is located off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. The partnership between Island Health and ‘Namgis First Nation will provide temporary housing for healthcare workers on Cormorant Island while they find their own…
Research reveals individuals exposed to various forms of traumatic events in childhood are 45% more likely to report chronic pain in adulthood, particularly those…
A study shows newcomers are also much less likely to seek assistance…
The program will pair seniors with professionals to help them live and age at home. The N.S. government will invest $2 million in the CAPABLE project which will be available in three communities: Kings…
- NBHC Engagement
Community health boards (CHBs) across N.S. are asking people to identify what affects the health and well-being of their communities. CHBs are volunteer groups that support a health promotion or population health-based approach to wellness.…
Building on the success of COVID-19 vaccination clinics catering specifically to Black Nova Scotians, Black health and wellness clinics are being held across the province that aim to break down racial health inequities. The pop-up clinics offer…
Up to 53 Surrey Memorial Hospital patients will be moved to a transitional housing facility run by Fraser Health to free up hospital beds. The facility is a first in B.C., created in response to chronic overcrowding at the hospital, although the…
Passing a "Canada Pharmacare Act" in 2023 to set up a framework for the drug plan was part of the two-party agreement meant to provide the minority Liberal government parliamentary stability until 2025. While talks remain constructive on…