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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
No country in the world meets all the recommended standards for breastfeeding, according to a WHO report. They found that only 40% of children younger than six months are breastfed exclusively,…
An app that connects pregnant women to clinical information on common pregnancy symptoms and key health milestones are more likely to deliver healthy babies, according to research. The…
The Department of Health and Wellness in Prince Edward Island is looking for seniors, near seniors and caregivers to share their experience and knowledge to develop a health and wellness strategy. The goal for the seniors’ health and wellness…
A web-based tool designed for clinical collaboration has been shown to be useful in facilitating care management communication between patients with advanced cancer and their clinicians. The platform, called Loop, was put to the test in a…
Prince Edward Islanders are being offered Mental Health First Aid Canada's course by St. John Ambulance for the first time next month. The two-day course will provide skills and knowledge regarding identifying signs and symptoms of mental health…