A report from Cancer Care Ontario looked at lifestyle choices (tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, food security, physical activity) that correlate with cancer incidence to determine if certain demographics are more likely to engage in behaviours
New Brunswick is the last jurisdiction in Canada to introduce these paramedics to its healthcare system. Until the pilot program was launched in 2017, ACPs in New Brunswick were barred from using their extra skills because their credentials weren’t
As part of a trial conducted by the province's cervical screening initiative program, the kits are being sent out to a select number of women who are overdue for their Pap tests, which doctors recommend be done every three years. The province has one
VON Antigonish staff noticed patients, particularly seniors and people with mobility issues, had limited access to a vehicle or couldn’t afford transportation - meaning people were postponing appointments or not attend them at all. Inspired by
Alberta joined B.C., Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador in creating safe zones to keep protesters away from patients. The Alberta legislation aims to keep protesters at least 50 metres away from abortion clinics and to make it illegal for
The Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals authorized members to dispense mifegymiso in 2017. However, a recent education program from the association brought the policy change to the public sphere. Pharmacists will be allowed to dispense the
As patients with have vague symptoms can often face delays, the aim is to catch the disease earlier and prevent them from being referred for a variety of tests for different forms of cancer instead of starting treatment. NHS England says the approach
The Alzheimer Society of Canada estimates that one out of five people cared for someone with some form of dementia. In a survey, 87% of carers relate that people don't understand the reality of their situation. Two-thirds express feelings of
U.S.-based patient experience performance agency Press Ganey says providers can build toward sustainable transformation by breaking down silos between elements of care and identifying and acting on areas of overlap. Its blueprint for providers who
The survey found a strong majority of Canadians believe that when a provincial healthcare system fails to provide timely medical treatment, patients on wait lists should have a Charter right to pay for private care services. Overall, the poll shows