Canada’s nationwide crisis hotline, 988, will launch on Nov. 30, providing a free texting or calling service for Canadians struggling with mental health challenges. Ottawa is investing $156 million over three years to the CAMH for the helpline. The
A New Zealand study found those who watched about two or more hours of television a day as children were approximately 1.3 times more likely to experience health conditions related to metabolic syndrome as adults. Boys watched slightly more
Researchers say mercury exposure in Grassy Narrows First Nation, located in Western Ont., is linked to the community’s high youth suicide attempt rate, which is three times greater than that of other First Nations in Canada. The study found the
Des chercheurs soutiennent que les montres intelligentes pourraient détecter la maladie plusieurs années avant l’apparition des premiers symptômes en analysant les mouvements de l’utilisateur. En mesurant la vitesse des mouvements des participants à
The service can be access via a toll-free number and it’s available to all patients with valid health cards, email and audio/video capable devices and minor care needs such as: Prescription refills or renewals (excluding prescriptions related to
Satisfaction among Atlantic Canadians changed dramatically over the past couple of years compared to the rest of the country and topping the list of concerns is healthcare. For the first time since the survey began in 2019, dissatisfaction in the
Fraser Health is launching a $9-million robotic surgery program which will see surgeons sitting at a console and operating remote-controlled robotic arms to perform procedures. The health authority says patients will benefit from more precise and
In addition to the two family doctors who are closing their practices in Sackville, a third is closing their practice, except for essential services, for the remainder of the summer. To fill the gaps, Horizon will establish a temporary primary care
The contract includes changes aimed at attracting and retaining family doctors. An updated payment model for family doctors will calculate income based on the number of patients in their practice, the number of hours they work and the services they
The province is starting three programs aimed to bolster staffing in the healthcare sector: A $40-million fund to encourage healthcare providers to better connect patients to services; A program to allow internationally trained physicians to work