Over the next five years, the federal government will spend up $36.4 million on education initiatives surrounding the health and safety risks of marijuana use, as well as drug-impaired driving. The programs will target so-called priority populations
Developed by a clinical psychologist in P.E.I., INSIGHT is a day-long mental health program for youths aged 13 to 18 with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and psychosis. Participants engage in group work, individual counseling and schooling. As well
The Newfoundland and Labrador Cancer Care Registry (NLCCR), a database combining five programs already in operation or under development within the Provincial Cancer Care Program, has been launched by Eastern Health in hopes of improving care for
Tess, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by U.S. startup X2 AI, was provided to 34 staff members of Saint Elizabeth Health Care who, in addition to their regular duties, provide care to members of their own families. The
The director for palliative care services with the health region in Regina, Sask., says before a patient can become eligible for community care, they're assessed based on prognosis, estimated life span, mobility needs and family proximity. Once
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's white paper is directed at hospital leaders and quality improvement teams who want to improve hospital-wide patient flow. The report examines patient flow, theories for improvement, and high-leverage
The federal health minister tabled a report from the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) which shows that drugs with an annual per beneficiary cost of at least $10,000 accounted for 40% of patented drug sales in 2016. Furthermore, the cost
The CMA presented recommendations to a Parliamentary committee studying how to adapt the healthcare system to meet the challenges of a rapidly aging demographic. With the seniors population expected to double in the next three decades, the CMA
A report from the Fraser Institute predicts that by the year 2045, government healthcare costs with be 57% higher than they were last year, due to an aging population. The think tank bases that estimate on projections showing people 65 or older will
A report from The Conference Board of Canada recommends healthcare systems make better use of physician assistants (PA) to alleviate increased demand for physician services, decrease wait times and mitigate health workforce shortages. Hiring more PAs