Eugene Litvak, a professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and president of the Institute for Healthcare Optimization, has worked with The Ottawa Hospital and hospitals throughout the U.S. to reduce overcrowding, improve patient flow
Think Research is Toronto startup that developed software to give physicians alternatives to opioids when treating patients undergoing surgery. The technology recommends pain treatments and care options that de-emphasize the need for powerful
A report from the Fraser Institute finds that while levels of coverage vary by province, three key vulnerable groups - lower-income individuals, seniors and those on social assistance - have access to prescription drugs, paid in full or in part by
Trillium Health Partners and SE Health were awarded the 2018 Minister's Medal for their cardiac program, Putting Patients at the Heart. The program has the hospital and home care acting as a team and can share health information through an EHR. It
StatsCan figures indicate that people with mental health-related disabilities are more than twice as likely to be assaulted than those who aren't. The agency finds that: 10% of Canadians with a mental health-related disability reported incidents of
The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Mental Health Commission of Canada developed a Best Advice guide: Recovery-Oriented Mental Health and Addiction Care in the Patient's Medical Home, which provides strategies and recommendations to
The campaign, developed through consultation with students at two high schools, encourages youth to seek medical help if they think they've been sexually assaulted. It uses the hashtag #TrustYourself along with phrases such as "it happens to guys too
Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health says the country's life expectancy may be decreasing for the first time in decades as a result of the opioid crisis. In her report, Dr. Theresa Tam said nearly 4,000 Canadians died as from opioid overdoses in
Canadian studies presented at the World Stroke Congress include: The University of Calgary-led found delays of just one hour to stroke care result in poorer outcomes for patients and greatly increased healthcare costs. The study concluded that within
Nova Scotia is said to be a Canadian leader in hospital room service. QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Halifax Infirmary is working on a room service food model that will have hot, fresh food prepared and delivered on demand via on-unit kitchens. The