Canadians diagnosed with most common cancers are more likely to survive the disease if they detect it at an earlier stage. The study offers the first ever Canadian estimates of five-year cancer survival by stage at diagnosis. Highlights include
Alberta Health Services piloted its Complex Care Hub program at two Calgary hospitals. Through the program, patients are admitted and followed as they would be under a conventional hospital admission, but they aren't transferred to a unit in the
Those experiencing houselessness while struggling with a chronic illness or health issue are more susceptible to complications and repeat ED visits. Under the Bridge Healing Transition Accommodation Program, patients treated at an Edmonton ED who are
A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) five-year pilot project aims to bring more doctors to the province faster. The goal of the pilot is to evaluate whether eligible international medical graduates (IMGs) may begin independently
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) says the registry allows clients to verify the name and credentials of its members. It'll be the first counselling association in B.C. to posts public notices of consent agreements, disciplinary
The health council's Primer on Access to Primary Health Care states there’s limited information available about the time primary care providers spend caring for their patients compared to other duties, such as after-hours clinics, hospital visits and
Although the pandemic created an opportunity to look at care differently, the financial realities of an economic downturn and access to care are significant barriers to positive change. A Yorkville University survey of front-line mental health
In Atlantic Canada, N.B. and P.E.I. recorded 762 and 85 deaths, respectively. Across Canada, PHAC says the toll reached 50,135 by Jan. 23. Que. saw the most confirmed deaths of any jurisdiction with 17,865 fatalities to date. Ont. has the second
MyHealthNB found at MyHealth Records lets people go back to the month of their last blood work and find results that include a scale showing if the results are low, normal or high. Having these numbers available to patients online is expected to make
The OMA's study shows primary care physicians’ transition to virtual care wasn’t associated with increased ER visits by their patients. The association says there are other reasons why ERs are overwhelmed, including burnout among healthcare