Researchers in Ontario report that one of every 19 deaths in pregnant and new mothers in Ontario is due to suicide. The study also reveals that women who died by suicide during the…
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A McMaster University study of more than 135,000 people in 18 countries finds that eating a moderate amount of all types of fat is linked to a…
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The Government of Ontario says the $222 million it earmarked over the next three years as part of its opioid addiction and overdose prevention strategy will mean more front-line harm-reduction workers will be in place across the province. Other…
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Toronto's Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launched a national public awareness campaign, Dear Everybody, focused on breaking down disability stigma and stereotypes. Major…
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The Prime Minister named the former parliamentary secretary to the minister of finance, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, as the new federal health minister. She's succeeding…
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A National Quality Forum report finds that the personal health information on patient support networks can be used for the development of patient-reported…
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A major health study for Inuit in the Nunavik region is about to get underway, nearly 15 years after the last study highlighted a number of health and food security issues for the people living there. Participants will be clinically tested for…
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In England, a survey of nurses at 31 National Health Service trusts about missed nursing care caused by understaffing, defined as not completing crucial activities…
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The WHO Regional Office for Europe's report shows an overall improvement in the implementation of Health 2020 values and…
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The King's Fund evaluated transformation efforts by the health system in Canterbury, New Zealand, which is now supporting more people in their homes and communities and has moderated demand for hospital care, particularly among older people.
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A survey of physicians conducted Alberta Health Services found that nearly half of doctors who responded don't believe their opinions are valued by AHS managers. Other results from the poll include:
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New Zealand's voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) is encouraging manufacturers to create healthier foods, according to surveys of the country's supermarket products over a three-year period that's part of the…
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The U.K.-based Nuffield Trust evaluated the Primary Care Home (PCH) model developed by the National Association of Primary Care as a way of organizing primary care for groups of between 30,000 and 50,000 patients. Its report says the model shows…
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government released the results of its consultation related to the legalization of cannabis…
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The Canadian Medical Association contends the healthcare system needs to be redesigned to meet the needs of a growing senior population. It advocates a pan-Canadian strategy to address the complex and chronic conditions seniors face. Saying…
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McKinsey & Co. explains that an insights-driven approach by doctors, providers and caregivers can help patients follow treatment regimens. It contends that the traditional approach of using a handful of interventions to encourage medication…