Applications are expected to open as early as next week, starting with seniors over the age of 87. Eligibility will gradually expand over the course of the year to include seniors over the age of 65 by May, then children under the age of 18 and
The province says the referral system will also eventually be used for CT scans. The technology has been used for MRIs since Sept. and surgical referrals since Mar. The government hopes the technology will reduce wait times and keep patients and
The Tukisiutik app promises to help Inuit from Nunavik and medical practitioners understand each other better. Healthcare workers and Inuktitut speakers from Nunavik, Inuit territory in northern Que., contributed to a digital glossary of medical
The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists says it’s a situation that slowly evolved over the last year but it’s getting worse. At the Saint John Regional Cancer Centre, there should be 28 full-time positions for radiation therapists
A family practice anesthesiologist (FPA) is a family doctor with additional training and certification in anesthesia. They provide general and local anesthesia for non-complex cases that don't require a subspecialist. The role’s been used for years
The provincial government’s providing additional funding of $3 million to continue offering the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive into 2024. Available to new employees in nine high-priority health occupations, this incentive of up to $50,000 saw
Community health boards (CHBs) across N.S. are asking people to identify what affects the health and well-being of their communities. CHBs are volunteer groups that support a health promotion or population health-based approach to wellness. People
Research reveals individuals exposed to various forms of traumatic events in childhood are 45% more likely to report chronic pain in adulthood, particularly those subjected to physical abuse. The cumulative impact of exposure to multiple adverse
The report says Black, Indigenous, other racialized people and individuals questioning their gender and sexual identities are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges and typically face more barriers accessing treatment. These trends
A study shows newcomers are also much less likely to seek assistance for their mental health challenges. The report found that up to 20% of newcomers reported high levels of depression; the figure is 14% for non-newcomers. Up to 27% of newcomers