In the U.S., one in four people over age 65 experience social isolation. A pair of studies strengthen observations that a lack of social contact and interactions with people on a regular basis increases the risk of dementia and suggest that simple
The Nova Scotia Sisterhood clinics take place in Black communities in HRM to offer a safe space where African Nova Scotian women can receive free primary care, including counselling for mental health issues. While the clinics offer primary care
Canadians diagnosed with most common cancers are more likely to survive the disease if they detect it at an earlier stage. The study offers the first ever Canadian estimates of five-year cancer survival by stage at diagnosis. Highlights include
Alberta Health Services piloted its Complex Care Hub program at two Calgary hospitals. Through the program, patients are admitted and followed as they would be under a conventional hospital admission, but they aren't transferred to a unit in the
Those experiencing houselessness while struggling with a chronic illness or health issue are more susceptible to complications and repeat ED visits. Under the Bridge Healing Transition Accommodation Program, patients treated at an Edmonton ED who are
A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) five-year pilot project aims to bring more doctors to the province faster. The goal of the pilot is to evaluate whether eligible international medical graduates (IMGs) may begin independently
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) says the registry allows clients to verify the name and credentials of its members. It'll be the first counselling association in B.C. to posts public notices of consent agreements, disciplinary
The health council's Primer on Access to Primary Health Care states there’s limited information available about the time primary care providers spend caring for their patients compared to other duties, such as after-hours clinics, hospital visits and
Although the pandemic created an opportunity to look at care differently, the financial realities of an economic downturn and access to care are significant barriers to positive change. A Yorkville University survey of front-line mental health
In Atlantic Canada, N.B. and P.E.I. recorded 762 and 85 deaths, respectively. Across Canada, PHAC says the toll reached 50,135 by Jan. 23. Que. saw the most confirmed deaths of any jurisdiction with 17,865 fatalities to date. Ont. has the second