Horizon's President and CEO addressed media reports on RN turnover, highlighting how Aug. 2024 had 4,265 RNs, with voluntary turnover rates at 6.2%, a decrease from Aug. 2022. Retention initiatives focus on feedback, recognition, health, safety
A Montreal Economic Institute study found that young nurses are leaving the profession throughout the country, with 40 out of every 100 nurses under the age of 35 quitting before reaching their 35th birthday. This attrition rate increased by 25%
The federal government is dedicating nearly $2.5 million to support the vitality of official language minority communities in Yukon by enhancing access to French language healthcare services. The 'Leveraging technology to increase access to health
Petal Health is working to improve Canada's healthcare system by optimizing appointment scheduling. The company's approach aims to reduce wait times and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare services by matching healthcare professionals’
The Government of Sask. is collaborating with the University of Regina to support mental health for new and expecting parents through a $280,000 funding initiative. This will facilitate the creation of the Well Being for Expecting and New Mothers
NSH is implementing the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), a global program by WHO and UNICEF aimed at improving breastfeeding rates. NSH facilities, some already BFI-designated and others striving for it, adhere to the Ten Steps to Successful
Man. experienced more than double the national average of diabetes-associated leg amputations, with rates of 19 per 100,000 compared to the national rate of 9 per 100,000, based on a report issued by the Canadian Institute for Health Information
Canada's fertility rate dropped to its lowest in recorded history for the second consecutive year, with a rate of 1.26 children per woman. B.C. had the nation's lowest rate at one child per woman. Despite stable birth numbers around 350,000, the
A report by Cushman & Wakefield found that the senior housing market in Canada is recovering, with occupancy and rent growth showing positive trends. Occupancy increased to 88% and is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2025. Both
The Toronto Grace Health Centre is expanding its telehealth services, with a remote patient monitoring system that currently oversees 16,000 clients and is expected to grow to 25,000-30,000 by the end of 2024. The system allows patients who would