The program was developed with the guidance of the Indigenous advisory group Caring in All Directions and Indigenous writers in collaboration with CMHA. It’s grounded in Indigenous perspectives and delivers online videos supported by weekly or bi
The study of ED visits at Fraser Health sheds light on the risk that people are likely to experience an illicit drug overdose following prescription of opioids after their injury. Data suggest that for those prescribed opioids who haven’t received
With the province’s strained healthcare system, there are again concerns over the number of seniors waiting to be cared for out of hospital. Horizon Health indicates that between Mar. and May 2020, 128 seniors were moved out of hospitals into nursing
The federal government’s expected to launch a national diabetes strategy and advocates are emphasizing the importance of mental wellbeing for the plan. The survey found 43% of British Columbians who have the disease say it negatively impacts their
The 24-7 service is being piloted at Horizon’s hospitals in Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John and Waterville. The role is filled by a LPN, a personal care attendant with specialized training or a nursing student. After introducing
Postpartum Village is an online center offering services for new parents and their infants staffed by caregivers specializing in postpartum care, including breastfeeding, newborn care and mental health. It’s described as a one stop shop for new
The funding's meant to improve in-school supports and pediatric rehabilitation supports for children and youth and $42 million will be used to increase access to in-school resources starting this school year. This includes establishing mental health
As 100,000 people in N.S. are without a family doctor, one of the country’s leading healthcare experts says the solution isn't hiring more doctors. Dr. Michael Rachlis explains the number of family physicians in N.S. is almost 20% higher than the
The province hired a think-tank of nurses and government officials to bring short-term incentives to retain nurses as it grapples with hundreds of vacancies and more who are considering leaving the profession. Among the incentives: Retention bonuses
As Ont. hospitals scale back operations due to staffing shortages, the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) finds patient care’s being critically compromised due to the shortages and the standardization of unsafe workloads. When