The European Commission launched a public consultation on digital innovation in health and care, aiming to publish an updated policy communication by the end of the year. The Commission is asking for information on three broad subjects. First is…
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Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Jersey has taken a leap into the future with the implementation of a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot that emits waves of ultraviolet light to destroy hard-to-kill bugs in hard-to-clean places. The Xenex…
- NBHC Population Health
U.S. health organizations are asking general questions to those visiting doctors' offices, seeking data about some of the social determinants of health. These include whether patients have trouble paying their bills, feel safe at home or have…
- NBHC Population Health
Research from the American Psychological Association shows loneliness could pose an even greater threat to public health than obesity. The study not only identified the problem of loneliness in America, but also outlined several ways to tackle…
- NBHC Population Health
An American Hospital Association playbook details how healthcare organizations can create community partnerships to drive patient…
- NBHC Sustainability
The Alberta Government notes that 2015 saw 13,358 abortions in the province, a number that changed very little over the previous decade. Despite women being covered for the costs of mifegymiso, the provincial government doesn't expect a spike in…
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McGill University researchers suggest that people aged over 60 should eat protein at all three daily meals to help stave off age-related muscle decline, which can contribute to loss of independence and falls. They concluded that older adults tend…
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Alberta Health Services unveiled a seven-month pilot program for primary care physicians and nurse practitioners to consult with opioid dependence specialists through a phone-in advice service. It's believed that patient outcomes relating to…
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eHealth Ireland has launched the eHealth Ireland Open Data Portal, which has more than 300 Open Data sources available to help users find and access data across the country's health sector. This…
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A new in-patient unit for people with eating disorders is being built at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, government announced. The four-bed intensive care facility will be housed in existing space at the Health Sciences, but the area …
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A study on the direct and indirect cost estimates for the initial phase of the province-wide implementation of Lean activities in Saskatchewan finds that the costs of investing in healthcare reform initiatives to improve quality and safety have…
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The New Brunswick Medical Society would like to see use of walk-in clinics reduced, saying the current rate is causing a "gap in care." Last year, more than one in 10 doctor visits were to walk-in clinics, according to medicare billing documented…
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The group representing doctors in Nova Scotia says while exit interviews for departing physicians are helpful, what's needed are regular checkups before they head for the door. Doctors Nova Scotia is deploying community outreach specialists to…
- NBHC Population Health
This Magazine tackles 13 issues - one per province and territory - that have yet to be addressed and resolved by our country in a century and a half. In this issue, the magazine profiles how New Brunswick is dealing with an aging population. The…
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The mental health expert who looked into a spate of Cape Breton teen suicides says authorities have to look beyond bullying in their response. He presented…
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A typical Canadian family of four will pay $12,057 for healthcare in 2017, an increase of nearly 70% over the last 20 years, according to a…