Explained by the Nova Scotia Health Authority as a staffing shortage, 22 expecting mothers in the Antigonish region were told in Dec. that midwife services were being suspended. The Association of Nova Scotia Midwives says structural issues in the
This white paper by the University of Waterloo discusses the role pharmacists might play in smoking-cessation programs. It points out that pharmacists could be providing counselling on quitting strategies, making self-care recommendations and
General Practitioners Northern Ireland (RCGPNI) patient group is urging patients to reduce the impact of pressures that GPs face by using self-care, reliable online resources or asking a pharmacist for advice before making a GP appointment. RCGPNI
Toddlers and preschoolers who spent high amounts of time in front of televisions, computers or digital devices were found to be less likely to reach milestones for communication skills, motor skills and problem-solving by age five. Lead author Dr
A report on B.C. health trends from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer shows that the rate of diabetes is improving, as is the rate of mortality due to preventable causes. However, the study shows work needs to be done on the following over
Qmunity, a LGBTQ society on the University of New Brunswick campus, decided it needs to focus on healthcare after MLA David Coon indicated that Horizon Health’s CEO said transgender healthcare was not on the list of network priorities. Community
A third of Canadians (33%) identify long wait times as the biggest problem facing the healthcare system, while one-in-four (24%) mention bureaucracy and poor management. A shortage of doctors and nurses is third on the list with 18%, followed by
Alberta residents can access their EHRs through an online portal called MyHealth Records with any digitally-enabled device. Among the features that can be accessed online includes: Medicines dispensed from community pharmacies; Most immunizations
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) will extend a program whereby paramedics provide palliative and end-of-life care to individuals in their homes. The program is based on
Quebec's seniors minister says a plan to reduce antipsychotic use among long-term care residents at 24 facilities resulted saw reduced dosages in 33% of cases, while for 53% of individuals, their use of antipsychotics ended completely. She adds that