Through the surgical-renewal strategy, as of Aug., B.C. performed 134,941 scheduled and unscheduled surgeries, which is 6,288 more than compared to the same time in 2019 and 642 more than 2022. In addition, all surgeries postponed throughout the
The College of Family Physicians of Canada wants to increase the length of family medicine residency from two years to three as a way of preparing doctors for more complex patients. However, the plan is raising concerns it’ll increase the shortage of
The two first well-being networks will be located in Labrador and Western Newfoundland. The provincial government hopes to expand them in each region of the province. The networks will integrate regional services that influence the social
Statistics Canada also says the province has the equal-highest rate of people with high blood pressure and the third-highest rates of cancer and arthritis. The report shows the four leading causes of death in Canada in 2020 were cancer, heart disease
Research shows people are nearly twice as likely to experience mental illness in the years leading up to the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study suggests psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression may be part of a set of preliminary
A first for N.S., this international program pairs a Public Health nurse with clients who are expecting a child while experiencing overlapping challenges, such as those related to mental health or social or economic circumstances. The partnership
Requesting x-rays is part of a chiropractors’ scope of practice but until now, only chiropractors in Nova Scotia’s Central Zone had access to diagnostic imaging services. The referral will be extended to all zones in the province by late 2023. Nova
The recommendations are part of a medical guideline designed to improve healthcare for people who face barriers in accessing it, including those who are Indigenous, racialized or who identify as LGBTQ, as well as those who live with disabilities or
The report aims to create and strengthen supports and services for Indigenous Peoples with neurodevelopmental differences. It calls for culturally relevant services and enhanced partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations. The
The study suggests the country can do more to improve access to seniors’ care and overall equity in the health system. It found that most provinces exceed the international average in care process, which includes factors such as coordination across