Rates of 17 different kinds of cancer, including breast, pancreatic, ovarian and colorectal, were as much as three times higher among the younger generation compared to Baby Boomers. Other studies linked many of those cancers to obesity, which rose
Hundreds of Prince Edward Islanders were assigned to medical homes in July and thousands were removed from the patient registry through a data cleanup process. In all, the number on the registry fell from 38,623 early in July to 34,975 at the end of
The P.E.I. government says Islanders could have access to their medical records online by the end of this year or early in 2025. The provincewide patient portal is partially outlined in a digital health strategy for 2024-29. Health P.E.I. said last
The study found inequalities in mental health and substance use conditions between sexual minority and heterosexual populations haven’t improved since 2003. The disparities in mental health and substance use suggest a failure of public policy that
The federal government attributes the higher uptake to changes it introduced in July that allow dental clinics to submit claims without officially registering as providers of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The changes permit dentists
Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) signed a letter of intent to enhance the use of data for quality improvement and informed decision-making, which are priorities for Canada's pandemic recovery
A Toronto LTC home is offering families direct access to their loved ones’ medical records 24 hours a day, through the Engage Plus app. It’s believed to be the first not-for-profit centre in the country to offer such a service. A survey showed 84% of
The funding for the Canadian Cancer Society builds on a provincial commitment of $10 million last year. The government says thousands of patients and caregivers already benefited from the program's expansion last year. Nearly 1,400 patients from 249
Deaths from MAID saw a thirteen-fold rise since its 2016 legalization, responsible for 4% of all deaths in 2022. Only cancer, heart disease, COVID-19, accidents and strokes ranked higher than MAID as causes of deaths in 2022. Anticipated expansions
Saskatchewan Blue Cross (SBC) says the grants are part of an annual process whereby hospitals in smaller communities in the province apply for funding for specific medical equipment needs. This year's recipients include: Biggar and District Health