The B.C. Psychological Association is pleading with the province to include psychologist treatment in the public health system like in the U.S., Australia and the U.K. through primary care. Currently, mental health support is only available privately
The practice was used during the pandemic, when hospitals attempted to clear beds for patients with COVID-19. It’s based on a model of care widely used in Nordic countries to ease hospital overcrowding. Some hospitals in England have used care hotels
The six-week program called Better Choice, Better Health are group workshops intended to help residents manage their chronic pain symptoms. There are separate workshops for chronic pain and chronic disease and participants learn about: Healthy eating
The Rural Health Equity Cluster’s latest research examines how technology can connect rural residents to healthcare services. Participants from 10 rural communities were asked to brainstorm technology solutions and rate the solutions on their
Funding structure changes introduced during the pandemic led to the expansion of virtual walk-in clinics to fill a gap in primary care needs. However, the University Health Network shows concern over the quality of care provided through virtual walk
The University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy developed the URinCharge app, winning a $5,000 prize from Pharmasave for innovation in pharmacy. Ont. pharmacists can diagnose and prescribe medication for several minor ailments but the program is
The provincial government is looking to send more patients outside the province for quicker access to healthcare. The arrangement would send some patients who need an angiogram to get their heart problem diagnosed to the Mayo Clinic in the U.S. The
As part of the pilot, paramedics responding to 911 call will be able to consult a Virtual Triage Physician for guidance in situations where they determine a patient could be released or referred to another healthcare provider rather than transporting
The IUD and Women’s Health Clinic’s dedicated to helping younger women understand and plan for their reproductive lives as part of lifelong caring for their bodies. Its clientele is often marginalized by the traditional healthcare system, includes
Twenty emergency operations centres set up at B.C. hospitals during the height of the COVID pandemic will be reopened as the province's healthcare system deals with surges in COVID, influenza and RSV infections. The health minister explains the post