MacEwan University's $4-million clinical-education facility is expected to pilot a new approach to healthcare training. It's designed with a co-ordinated, team-based approach in mind and features 21 exam rooms with video cameras, mental health
Usually, only people with liquid assets below a certain level would be eligible for financial assistance and significant documentation would have to be provided. But starting November 1, people in Newfoundland will no longer have to provide proof of
EY's New horizons: Executive insights on the future of health explains healthcare organizations are being challenged to lower costs and improve outcomes while they invest in and implement strategies that focus on prevention. The global report
Southcoast Health, an affiliation of three partner hospitals in Mass., and nursing facilities have been working on the Project ReD (Re-Engineered Discharge) program, to improve how elderly patients are discharged to provide education and support for
Le 11 octobre marquait la journée mondiale de l'obésité et les données du Conseil de la santé de la province démontre que la situation au N.-B. est loin de s'améliorer. Le nombre de personnes en surpoids ou obèses augmente toujours. Le pourcentage de
The non-profit launched a pilot project with Medaca Health Group to give plan members online access to virtual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Plan members log on to the service's digital platform to communicate with their CBT therapist via
Health Sciences North opened its Integrated Chronic Pain Program at the Sudbury Outpatient Centre to provide patients with ways to manage their chronic pain. The hospital says the program offers personalized treatment programs that include access to
Health Quality Ontario (HQO) shows patients with musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis spend the most time waiting to access healthcare services, such as MRIs. Uncontrolled knee, hip and back pain was also associated with inappropriate
This survey is the first in a series of reports on the state of physician health. Overall, it found nearly 60% of respondents reported good overall mental health. The survey highlights areas of concerns that include burnout, depression and suicidal
Data from Alberta Health Services concludes cardiac care in the province isn't working for rural Albertans. It suggests two improvement for cardiac care outside of Calgary and Edmonton to improve survival rates for rural Albertans. Prevention and