Clinics without walls

Albertans wanted for new national survey on state of primary care

OurCare researchers look to gauge patient experience in each province, territory. OurCare is hoping to hear from more than 10,000 Canadians for a new national survey. This follows an earlier project during which researchers did not … READ MORE

Find a doctor – Pectus carinatum and Pectus excavatum

Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment for Pectus carinatum, in many cases. Ask your doctor about your treatment options and find out if you are a candidate for brace therapy. While … READ MORE

Calgary athletes bring home 10 medals from Special Olympics World Winter Games

They brought home three gold, one silver and six bronze medals from Turin, Italy. Cross country skier Sarah McCarthy, second from the left, was one of three Calgary area athletes who won gold. Submitted by Sarah McCarthy. CBC Karina … READ MORE

Health care students and clinicians support integrated care education

Integrated care—a coordinated approach that addresses patients’ physical, mental and social health needs—has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care costs and address health disparities. Darko Stojanovic … READ MORE

Expedium Orthopaedics

Alberta’s Premier Orthopaedic Care Center Rethinking the way healthcare is delivered in Alberta. One way to reduce the muscle tone is to inject botuline toxine, better known as botox, in the children’s muscles. This enables … READ MORE

Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome

UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down syndrome that makes being active more challenging. UNLV physical therapy professor Thessa Hilgenkamp works with a patient inside the Cardiovascular … READ MORE

Study finds telehealth improved timely access to N.B. health care during the pandemic

Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of primary-care providers in the study said they’d like to continue to use telehealth. Hannah McKay, Reuters / Pool Mia Urquhart, CBC News New … READ MORE

Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes

Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say patients should have a copy of their medical records, but they acknowledge there are still many barriers to getting this information into the hands of … READ MORE

The potential opportunities and pitfalls of telehealth

In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality and equity with convenience in telehealth. Tumisu, Pixabay CC0 Public Domain by Ashley P. Taylor, Yale University November 08, 2022 During 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 importance of parental guilt. Very few parents brought it up as a personal struggle. Over the past 36 years, I have observed a definite pattern of … 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 (EFT), a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. During a 12-week intervention, the perceived amount of pain decreased, and the ability of … READ MORE

Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork each year: report

Report says Nova Scotia is leading the way in reducing administrative burden. Dr. Leisha Hawker said reducing unnecessary administrative work can help doctors have a better work-life balance and lead to more employee retention. Brian … READ MORE

Alberta parents can call Health Link with questions about their child’s development

811 now offers parents guidance about kids’ milestones. Health Link 811 is now offering a pediatric rehabilitation line, providing free advice and guidance. Robert Short CBC. CBC News Calgary March 17, 2023 A new service has been … READ MORE

Canada’s health-care system has a data problem, experts say. And it puts patients at risk

‘It’s not good to be flying blind,’ says one doctor pushing for change. Nurse Dave Riar checks on a patient in the intensive care unit at the Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., on Thursday, March 31, … READ MORE

Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies. A new theory of Alzheimer’s disease reassesses the role of … READ MORE

Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding

Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive director. The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association provides adaptive riding programs for children and young adults with special needs. Saloni … READ MORE

New approach provides potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s

A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a team of UK and German scientists. The work is a collaboration between researchers at the University of … READ MORE

Time for fast action on a Canada Disability Benefit

Over one million Canadians with disabilities live in poverty. If implemented, this new benefit will work in the same manner as the Guaranteed Income Supplement and the Canadian Child Benefit. Photo by Marcus Aurelius from Pexels By … READ MORE

Experts plead for more pediatric telehealth

A specialty group is asking federal and state governments to preserve and expand access to telehealth services for children with developmental and behavioral problems. Monterey County pediatricians adjust to shelter in place. Monterey … READ MORE

Bloom Wellness Collective: Expressive Arts + Movement for All Abilities

Bloom Wellness Collective is a not-for-profit organization on a journey to make Dance and Expressive Arts accessible to those living with disabilities. We use movement as a catalyst for self-expression, connection, sustainable health, … READ MORE

Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study

Research finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after physiotherapy graduation. A new Western University study questions the value of clinical licensure exams after Canadian physiotherapists successfully … READ MORE

The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition

In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, including insurance company requests and government forms that advocate for their patients’ needs, as well as all the challenges of running an office. … READ MORE

Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy

The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be improved through physical interaction with horses. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, Mt. Kisco, NY. Endeavor provides a wide scope of fun filled … READ MORE

Jason DaSilva’s new film tackles the unpredictability of MS

Jason DaSilva’s award-winning film, When I Walk, raised awareness of what it is like to live with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Photo by Charlie Samuels Ian Ruder, New Mobility February 22, 2022 Award-winning filmmaker and … READ MORE

Alberta government’s failure means we must protect ourselves

It has become clear that the Alberta government has given up on its role to protect us from the acute and long-term risks of COVID-19. “Everyone will get it” seems to be the mantra of the day. This defeatist ethos is a … READ MORE

Discover Sole to Soul Footwear

We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear began as part of the former Colonel Belcher Hospital’s Geriatric Foot and Wound Clinic. Abdullah Chybil developed the concept of our shoe store while … READ MORE

Scribes can help transform health care by creating better clinical data

“Insurers, drug companies and large HMOs are mounting an extensive effort to use medical data to decide which treatments are best, which doctors are best and which plans keep people the healthiest.” That quote, seemingly … READ MORE

CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, Statistics Canada released new data about workers with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Low employment rates, coupled with limited government … READ MORE

CPAA online programs in December 2021 – Register NOW

Cerebral Palsy Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities that provide essential social interaction and healthy activities in nurturing environments. December registration is now open and we hope to … READ MORE

Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad

TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower people with conditions such as ALS/MND, spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy to communicate and use their favourite apps, this iPadOS-based speech … READ MORE

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