This University of Alberta and ICES study of hospitalized adults over age 65 in Ontario found those who were discharged with home care were the most likely to be readmitted. Nearly 20% were designated as alternate level of care (ALC), the longest of
This study from Scotland found a clinical pharmacist based in a GP practice saves about five hours of GP time per week in prescribing work. Clinical pharmacists were also found to have a positive impact on patient safety, staff morale and staff
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is consulting stakeholders such as residency program leaders, governments and regulators to determine if physician residencies should be extended beyond two years. The association states there's a
The Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians initiative will focus on factors such as: Anti-Black racism; Promoting cultural diversity and well-being; and Support culturally-appropriate, effective and accessible mental health
The campaign aims to change the way cancer is viewed and to ensure people act early to improve their chances of survival. Research highlighted that fear of a potential cancer diagnosis continues to stop people from acting and the campaign reinforces
The volunteer services and patient support for the Yukon Hospital Corporation say it’s been very successful in running a program called the "Morning Brew Crew". It started two years ago and has about 60 regular volunteers and the hospital now needs
A program designed to help seniors with complex health needs stay in their homes longer earned the Canadian Frailty Network’s Conference Choice Frailty Innovation Award. It was chosen among programs dedicated to frailty in older adults. Caring for
The program will serve patients homemade, locally sourced foods, including the vegetables pulled from a healing garden. The cafeteria chef believes if a hospital can provide children with food that's comforting and nourishing and they have an
Beginning in October, B.C. will be the first province to provide information about breast density to women and their doctors after their mammogram screening tests. Dense Breasts Canada says about 400,000 women in B.C. have dense breasts and many are
Telus Health says the funding will enable it to expand its Health for Good program to communities in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia by next year. The mobile clinic concept is already serving the health needs of vulnerable