The large U.S. study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting people with mild or moderate initial coronavirus infections, including those without any underlying medical conditions, can still experience debilitating symptoms. It found that for
The initiative was launched in the spring of 2021 and hired over 170 nurses have been hired so far. As part of the program, newly registered nurses can receive up to $10,000 for a three-year commitment in a full time or part time role. The program
The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario conducted a survey during the height of Ont.’s third wave of COVID-19 in 2021 and collected responses from 5,200 nurses - most of which were from Ont. It found that: Over 75% were classified as “burnt out
The Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Nurses Association and the College of Family Physicians of Canada say with more health workers burning out and leaving their professions, the healthcare system reached a point where immediate action is
Leger shows 81% of British Columbians who have family doctors see their physicians at least once a year, but those without one avoid even walk-in clinics due to perceived long wait times. It found that 30% of respondents didn’t have a family
This study, led by Live 5-2-1-0 initiative, evaluated the effectiveness of nudge interventions in a rural grocery store to encourage consumers to purchase more fruits and vegetables. In this case, the nudge interventions were grocery cart dividers
Doctors in the province are supporting a petition in opposition to the Ont. government's changes to virtual healthcare set to take effect on Dec. 1. The physicians contend the fee schedule could limit how many patients they see remotely and
Since Sept., over two dozen surgeries were performed in the province using the da Vinci Surgical System. So far, the robots assisted with procedures involving the prostate, kidney and bladder, with Sask. expecting to expand use of the technology for
The Cultural Safety and Humility Standard (available for purchase) is designed to address Indigenous-specific racism in care delivery and to provide culturally safe services to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and communities in B.C. The
Amid a surge in children suffering from respiratory illness leading to wait times of up to 18 hours at the Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) in Calgary, the province will install a heated trailer next to the ED ACH. The trailer will be used only when