The province introduced a benefit for people who provide informal care to help their loved ones remain independent. The budget includes $11.3 million for the benefits this year to help primary informal caregivers. The non-taxable, monthly benefit is
A low-cost enterprise by paramedics was found to significantly reduce emergency ambulance calls and improve the health of seniors living in Hamilton's social housing apartment buildings. This McMaster University study analyzed the effectiveness of
Ontario’s Brockville Mental Health Centre opened a café run for, and by, the patients for the benefit of the forensic treatment patients and staff. The River Cafe's operated by patients who are part of the Vocational and Occupational Therapy Program
CIHI reports that from 2001 to 2017, death rates among women due to alcohol rose 26%, five times higher than the rate of increase among men. It also finds that over 25,000 women were hospitalized as a result of alcohol consumption in fiscal year 2016
A report from Heart & Stroke finds women are disproportionately affected by stroke, with females one-third more likely to die from an event. Other findings include: Of the approximately 405,000 people in Canada living with the effects of stroke, 214
Health systems and community stakeholders in some U.S. states are collaborating on initiatives to address social determinants of health. These health systems are finding that investing with community groups allows them to leverage those organizations
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the top five reasons people end up in emergency rooms in Canada. This study found patients with uncomplicated UTIs can be quickly treated through pharmacists. New Brunswick pharmacists can prescribe for
Transfer of patients from the intensive care unit (ICU) to a general hospital ward is considered a high-risk transition in which breakdowns in communication, medical errors and adverse events resulting in readmission can occur. This Canadian study
Dr. Carole Mayer, a scientist at the Health Sciences North Research Institute, focuses on the psychological and social impact of cancer on patients. She helped to implement distress screening for cancer patients in 14 community hospitals in
Their Putting Patients at the Heart (PPATH) Program was awarded the Canadian College of Health Care Leaders, 3M Health Care Quality Team Award – Improvement Across a Health System. The award recognizes innovation, quality and teamwork for the