The OurCare initiative surveyed people across Canada last fall about their access to primary care and preferences for the future. Researchers were struck by how much variation there is in access…
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The proof-of-concept study concluded postoperative follow-up for patients undergoing breast reconstruction and gynecologic oncology surgery led to improved…
Social prescribing is when a doctor suggests non-medical treatments for patients who present with symptoms that suggest loneliness or isolation. The hope is to ease some of the burden on the overstretched healthcare system. The Canadian Institute…
One of the report's authors warns too many kids are falling through the cracks because Alta. lacks a unified strategy. The University of Calgary report…
These projects vary across the health authority sites because of the differences between the hospitals. One of the 12 ongoing projects is an offload delay initiative at The Moncton Hospital.
Les infirmières font face à des niveaux de fatigue importants en raison du manque de personnel, des horaires difficiles et de la surcharge de travail.
L'Association médicale canadienne soutient que le nouvel accord de financement de la santé conclu entre les provinces et le gouvernement fédéral représente la plus grande injection nominale d'argent dans le système de santé du Canada, mais cela…
The app's designed to connect First Nations people with First Nations Peer Advocates for cultural-based mental health support. It was developed by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) in partnership with Indigenous Services…
The study’s the first to compare the use of mental health services by physicians and the general public before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) says trans and gender diverse individuals face multiple challenges in accessing culturally competent and gender affirming care. The organization released a…
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As the list of Nova Scotians on the wait list for a family doctor or NP grows to over 142,000, the Need a Family Practice Registry wait list will be moved to…
It’s the first time this inequity has been estimated on a global scale. The study found indigenous groups were disproportionately impacted by…
Group A streptococcus (iGAS) is usually known for milder illnesses like strep throat or scarlet fever, which are typically treated with antibiotics. When bacteria enter the blood or deep tissue, people can develop more invasive, life-threatening…
The potential change in would give police, as well as the family members or legal guardians of drug users, rights to refer adults and youth to involuntary treatment if they pose risks to themselves or others. The legislation would be the first…
Western University researchers suggest the stigma and discrimination faced by members of these groups may increase the risk of pain. They found that psychological distress was the factor most strongly linked to the higher prevalence of pain in…
The provincial government believes virtual outpatient treatment provides a more flexible option for people who have work, school and family responsibilities while receiving treatment. Participants go through at least nine hours per week of…