Exposure to a transportation accident (31%) was the most common type of potentially traumatic event, followed by physical assault (18%), life-threatening illness or injury (17%), natural disasters (15%) and unwanted sexual experiences other than
The Sophia Recovery Centre is a non-residential, non-profit centre that provides continuing care for women recovering from addiction. The province provided $485,000 for renovations and $595,200 for operations funding this year, an increase of about
A report shows people with disabilities account for 13% of all pregnancies in Ont. but this population was more likely to experience pregnancy complications such as ER visits, hospitalizations and preterm birth. People with disabilities revealed
Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital is building a specialized mental health crisis zone at its ER to better treat patients dealing with psychiatric emergencies and alleviate the strain on the system. The hospital gets more than 50,000 annual visits to the ER
The Virtual Health Hub, the first in Canada, will be built at Whitecap Dakota First Nation. It’ll allow health professionals and specialists to provide telehealth and robotics care for remote and rural communities in real time. The province, which is
The project, which harnesses the power of magnets, is said to drastically improve breast cancer surgery in the province. The magseeds replace traditional hook wires to mark tumours, which can be uncomfortable or get dislodged. The Calgary Health
En 2023, le Réseau de santé Vitalité a élaboré et mis en œuvre un programme de mentorat destiné à accompagner le personnel en soins infirmiers nouvellement entré en poste. Infirmières immatriculées, infirmières auxiliaires autorisées, et préposées
The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for projects that make communities more welcoming, diverse and inviting for new and current healthcare professionals practicing in the community. The province
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) says melanoma rates are increasing and it represents the largest increase of any cancer, particularly in males. The CCS estimates there will be about 11,300 new melanoma cases and about 1,300 new deaths in 2024
These are the first national guidelines for high-risk drinking published in Canada. Research shows more than half of Canadians aged 15 and older drink more than recommended. The findings also show that high-risk drinking often goes unrecognized and