Health in the News

As of April 1, residents and family members in all long-term care and supportive living centres can establish self-governing councils. The goal is to provide residents with a…

Researchers at McGill University discovered that having a regular care provider at the time of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) meant patients had a decreased likelihood of dying from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), the leading cause of death in…

Alberta joined B.C., Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador in creating safe zones to keep protesters away from patients. The Alberta legislation aims to keep…

The Mental Health Commission of Canada notes that a commitment by Ottawa to inject $5 billion over the next 10 years into mental healthcare is a positive step but that the 7% of healthcare dollars going to mental health is below that of other…

The grant program aims to create communities of interest within the medical profession. The grants amount to $5,000 and one grant of up to $10,000 will be offered to…

New Brunswick is the last jurisdiction in Canada to introduce these paramedics to its healthcare system. Until the pilot program was launched in 2017, ACPs in New Brunswick were barred from using their extra skills because their credentials weren…

This C.D. Howe Institute report suggest that historically, for most provinces and territories, the rise in healthcare spending…

A report from Cancer Care Ontario looked at lifestyle choices (tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, food security, physical activity) that…

Infoway found connected health information (EHR), including diagnostic images,…

Ambulance costs are a prime concern for seniors, as such, the cost has been reduced by 20%. Manitobans will pay either $340 (down from $425) or the pre-existing base fee established by the service provider, whichever is lower. This reduction…

A recent study found for many Canadians, cost is a barrier to obtaining prescription medicines. The CMAJ study found that about 1.4 million Canadians in 2016 cut spending in food, heat, and…

Lumeca Health, a digital healthcare provider with offices in Kelowna and Regina, is introducing an app in Saskatchewan that'll provide users with access to medical professionals via IM or video chats. The company…

The survey found a strong majority of Canadians believe that when a provincial healthcare system fails to provide timely medical treatment, patients on wait lists should have a Charter right to pay for private care services. Overall, the poll…

As patients with have vague symptoms can often face delays, the aim is to catch the disease earlier and prevent them from being referred for a variety of tests for different forms of cancer instead of starting treatment. NHS England says the…

The Alzheimer Society of Canada estimates that one out of five people cared for someone with some form of dementia. In a survey, 87% of carers relate that people don't understand the reality of their situation. Two-thirds express feelings of…

Texas health system Baylor Scott & White managed to reduce its ED and inpatient use by collaborating with the city of Dallas to increase access to primary care and fitness programs. It partnered with the city's park and recreation department…