The provincial government says its recruitment and retention efforts have paid off. It shows that since 2007, there was a 51% increase in the number of physicians in the province. There are more than 2,600 licensed physicians now practicing in the
Doctors and nurses are using apps such as Whatsapp and iMessage to share pictures of patients with their care team. But those apps don’t meet encryption standards for the sharing of sensitive medical material, meaning health professionals may be
The project aims to improve prevention and treatment of strokes, increase patients' quality of life after strokes and reduce their socioeconomic impact. The computer models and treatment recommendations will be based on the needs of the individual
After a successful run in Edmonton and Calgary, this pilot project expanded to the Wetaskiwin-Camrose riding in February. The pilot had advanced care paramedics respond to over 200 calls to local seniors. Instead of sending an ambulance to take a
Town Health Solutions, which has six locations in N.B. expects to open its first franchise in the in San Francisco in 2019. The business offers a multidisciplinary approach with services such as chiropractic, physiotherapy, athletic therapy
Right-wing think tank, the Fraser Institute contends federal legislation mandating a public-payer health is stifling reforms that could make care more efficient and less costly. The study shows the Canada Health Act doesn't explicitly prohibit
The B.C. government won't allow clinics in the province to pay individuals for plasma donations, if a bill introduced passes the legislature. Alberta, Ontario and Quebec already ban the practice of paying donors for their blood plasma, however
The consultation will focus on developing a framework to support access to palliative care and provide a reference point across jurisdictions for opportunities, gaps and best practices. Stakeholders are invited to share their views online until July
The online resource aims to help pediatricians answer common questions posed by parents, including explanations about the differences between sex, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. The guidelines explain how gender
There are currently 57 collaborative family practice teams in Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health Authority expects the model will help with the doctor shortage in the province. The government hopes to have about 70 teams established by the end of