Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital is piloting a managed alcohol program (MAP), in which patients with chronic alcoholism are provided a daily oral dose of ethanol to manage their illness. Only about 15 patients have gone through the program since
The report found 55.8% of New Brunswickers said they were able to see their family doctor within five days. According to the New Brunswick Health Council, this is the lowest percentage in seven years. But the percentage of those unable to see their
The survey will look into how the public accesses and navigates services and if home care services meet the needs of clients and their families. The survey will also assess provider and client communication, safety, equity based on preferred language
The N.W.T. government is proposing to hire child and youth care counselors in elementary and high schools across the territory starting in the 2018-2019 school year. The joint effort between the departments of Health and Social Services and Education
An Ernst & Young survey found patients and physicians south of the border are ready to engage with one another using digital tools, with 54% of consumers saying they are comfortable contacting their physician digitally and expressing interest in
Children between three and 12 years brought their stuffed animals for a "checkup" to learn about what might happen during their own visit to at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital (SRH). The Teddy Bear Clinic features a series of stations where staff show
A research associate at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) predicts that by 2056, there will be 50 seniors for every 100 workers, greatly affecting the health and solvency of the province. In healthcare, the trend that worries AIMS is
The survey by not-for-profit organization Ophea analyzes parental perspectives on health issues and the role schools play in supporting their children. It found Ontario parents believe that the province’s schools have an important role to play in the
A study by the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota reveals children and teens with Type 1 diabetes enrolled in a six-month intensive remote therapy (IRT) pilot program reported improved blood glucose control and better quality of life
The Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick partnered with a Moncton counsellor to launch the free, first-come-first-serve clinic, which opens March 21. The clinic will be run using volunteers, graduate students and one counsellor. It’s