More than one million people are waiting to see a specialist, 1.4 million residents are waiting for diagnostic care and 631,000 are waiting for surgeries. Since several provinces didn’t provide complete data, the total is estimated to be closer to 5
A study shows compared to patients who had a virtual visit with their own family doctor, those who received virtual care from a doctor outside of their family care team were 66% more likely to visit the ER within seven days. Research also shows
At least two children died after contracting influenza in recent weeks but Ottawa hasn’t released any data on how flu season is affecting pediatric patients across the country - a situation clinicians say may be compromising the response to emerging
The pilot program aims to improve the physical, psychological and cultural safety and overall comfort of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The 2SLGBTQIA+ liaison nurse program ensures nurses are on hand to provide emotional support and healthcare advocacy and refer
Horizon Health Network claims there are 395 physicians in the Fredericton area, including all specialties and staffing categories. That’s up from 345 at the end of the last calendar year. The health authority saw a net gain of 550 employees across
Dalhousie will launch a two-year Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program to meet the pressing demand of healthcare workers. The program is the first of its kind in the Maritimes. In addition to N.S. investing in a PA program, in 2023
Cormorant Island is located off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. The partnership between Island Health and ‘Namgis First Nation will provide temporary housing for healthcare workers on Cormorant Island while they find their own accommodation
The Washington State University study says being able to access even 10% more forest space in a person's area code was connected to reduced mental health problems that need treatment and affect a person's personal and professional life. Researchers
Researchers say people with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic lung ailments were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The report also shows women living with NCDs reported suffering greater
The UBC study found patients coming to the ER were 2.7 times more likely to be hospitalized and 2.1 times more likely to have multiple medical issues in 2017, compared to 2002. Over that same period, patients were 1.8 times more likely to be taking