Can’t find a family doctor in Alberta? Training more medical students is not the silver bullet
The number of students choosing family medicine is declining in Alberta. While the … READ MORE
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People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids
Marilyn Lesmeister sits with her daughter Samantha “Sammee” Lesmeister after … READ MORE
AISH recipients form grassroots group to raise awareness, dispel myths around the program
“We’re fighting to be recognized as autonomous human beings that deserve … READ MORE
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence
OTTAWA – The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of … READ MORE
14-year-old Hailey King is turning heads on Canada’s women’s Para hockey team
Calgary teen will compete against world’s best at Women’s World … READ MORE
The potential opportunities and pitfalls of telehealth
In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality … READ MORE
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
University of Calgary launches national research project to discover more insights … READ MORE
Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco looks to make buildings more accessible
Ryan Straschnitzki, 23, has spent last 5 years using a wheelchair. Former Humboldt … READ MORE
Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., paralyzed in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 in … READ MORE
‘Willing to do anything’: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor joins disability advocacy group
Airdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki has been working to regain the use of his legs … READ MORE
Why are these scientists teaching seniors how to fall?
Rather than focus on avoiding tumbles, researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation … READ MORE
New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds
Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the … READ MORE
Nieman: Pediatrician prescribes self-compassion, kindness for parental guilt
At the start of my clinical practice in 1987, I had very little appreciation of the … READ MORE
Quadriplegic Ontario man hand-cycling across Canada to promote activity after injury
“I want to dip my tires in both oceans.” Kevin Mills leaves Cape Spear, N.L., on … READ MORE
There is no miracle cure to the health crisis – but here’s where to start
What seemed like a “miracle solution” of breaking up our single-access system … READ MORE
Canada’s Smeenk, Gingras, Papaconstantinou race to Para athletics worlds medals
Fellow Canadian Anthony Bouchard to compete in finals later Thursday. Canada’s … READ MORE
Equine-facilitated therapy improved the functioning of patients with low back pain
Patients with chronic low back pain may benefit from equine-facilitated therapy … READ MORE
Surgery for torn meniscus still too often unnecessarily performed
Researchers find no subgroups that benefit from surgery. A surgery for a torn … READ MORE
Adaptability Store – Special needs products
AdaptAbility provides children, adults and caregivers of people with diverse & … READ MORE
The future is disabled
We need to take steps toward a more inclusive future—one that we all can inhabit. … READ MORE
96-year-old runner breaks W95+ world record at Ottawa 5K
Rejeanne Fairhead, 96, is getting faster with age. She finished in 51:09, smashing … READ MORE
‘They don’t care about me, mom’: Teen’s scoliosis surgery delayed five times
Nathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The … READ MORE
DSAA Summer Fundraising Kickoff
David Cormack is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Disabled Sailing Association … READ MORE
Her daughter couldn’t access the park in a wheelchair, so a Québec mom proposed a solution
Park Gorge now offers 3 special wheelchairs for people with reduced mobility. … READ MORE
Soft robotic wearable restores arm function for people with ALS
Proof-of-concept device is comfortable, safe, easy to use. This soft robotic … READ MORE
Why doctors still use faxes, and why Ontario aims to phase them out of health care
‘Anyone under the age of 18 might be wondering: what’s a fax? We don’t … READ MORE
Unsinkable: A sailing program that teaches you the ropes
If you’re looking to get outside and try a new sport, you might want to take a … READ MORE
Steadicam inventor turns his attention to mobility aids – with the Zeen
Back in the 1970s, Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam, a tool that revolutionized … READ MORE
Calgary researchers building one of ‘key centres in the world’ for neurological disorder therapies
A new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative … READ MORE
People with disabilities in group homes are suffering shocking abuse. New housing models could prevent harm
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was designed to be a market-based … READ MORE
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