A report from Heart & Stroke finds women are disproportionately affected by stroke, with females one-third more likely to die from an event. Other findings include: Of the approximately 405,000 people in Canada living with the effects of stroke, 214
Health systems and community stakeholders in some U.S. states are collaborating on initiatives to address social determinants of health. These health systems are finding that investing with community groups allows them to leverage those organizations
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the top five reasons people end up in emergency rooms in Canada. This study found patients with uncomplicated UTIs can be quickly treated through pharmacists. New Brunswick pharmacists can prescribe for
Transfer of patients from the intensive care unit (ICU) to a general hospital ward is considered a high-risk transition in which breakdowns in communication, medical errors and adverse events resulting in readmission can occur. This Canadian study
Dr. Carole Mayer, a scientist at the Health Sciences North Research Institute, focuses on the psychological and social impact of cancer on patients. She helped to implement distress screening for cancer patients in 14 community hospitals in
Their Putting Patients at the Heart (PPATH) Program was awarded the Canadian College of Health Care Leaders, 3M Health Care Quality Team Award – Improvement Across a Health System. The award recognizes innovation, quality and teamwork for the
A study from The Conference Board of Canada expects the number of seniors who will access physiotherapy services to jump from 566,000 in 2014 to 1.5 million by 2035. Meanwhile, the number of seniors needing and receiving continuing care
The app, called SurgeCon, was developed by a RN and a doctor who work at Carbonear General Hospital's emergency department. The app is now used by all front-line staff at the ED. The staff use the app to input information and certain variables about
The QE II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax successfully put in kiosks in 2011. Now, Health P.E.I. is looking to implement self-serve admitting kiosks at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown and Prince County Hospital in Summerside. Health P
Revera believes market and researchers tend to overlook the diversity within the senior population. Its survey makes a case for the private sector to be more innovative to improve the aging experience. With Canadians living well into their 80s and