Alberta health-care workers say they’re demoralized, exhausted as patient surge looms this fall
AHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking … READ MORE
Health policy
Innovative primary care program blending virtual with in-person options connects locals to family physicians
Successful study highlights how integrated virtual care delivered primary care to … READ MORE
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population
Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs
Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents … READ MORE
Ontario accessibility in ‘crisis,’ says report quietly released by Ford government
Advocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on … READ MORE
Suffering in the shadows
Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. … 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 … READ MORE
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
Alexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as … READ MORE
WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter
WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO … READ MORE
Long waits for hip and knee replacements persist in Canada
Wait times in Canada for procedures like hip and knee replacements were longer than … READ MORE
The Human Touch
From cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, … READ MORE
Makeshift dividers, hallway medicine are signs of a system in crisis, say Alberta front-line staff
AHS says province’s 16 largest hospitals had 423 overcapacity beds as of … READ MORE
Patients, providers suffer as ERs are overwhelmed yet again: CMA
David Saddler CC Flickr Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association January 11, … READ MORE
My fight for more home care is a fight for a lifetime of freedom
‘It’s incredibly difficult for me to live life to the fullest without … READ MORE
Canada’s primary care transformation slow, fragmented: Study
The study is the first to compare and evaluate primary care transformation across … READ MORE
Number of Canadians with disabilities doubles in 10 years, hits 8 million: StatCan
Statistics Canada data shows that 27 per cent of people 15 and older — about eight … READ MORE
Major Canadian cities lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities, says study
Study says 60% of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa not fully … READ MORE
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
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
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. … READ MORE
Why mask mandates are lifting in hospitals across Canada
Most provinces will no longer require masks in hospitals — but that could change … READ MORE
Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
First large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of … READ MORE
Alberta, Ottawa sign health-care funding deal worth $24B over 10 years
‘This is a productive first step,’ Premier Danielle Smith says of … 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 … READ MORE
At least 2,095 Albertans died of COVID in 2022, roughly matching the death toll from 2021
Year marked by arrival of Omicron variant, removal of nearly all public health … READ MORE
How Canada’s largest pediatric hospital’s ICU was saved from near collapse
SickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense … READ MORE
Stollery Children’s Hospital redeploys staff as it struggles with surge of patients
Intensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery … READ MORE
Doctors warn Alberta’s pediatric hospitals in ‘chaos’ as more children face care delays
5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient … READ MORE
To mask or not to mask. The sequel
Kieran Moore is a Canadian physician and public servant who serves as the current … READ MORE
What do disability biases look like in practice?
To patients with disabilities, stereotypes can affect care. College of Physicians … READ MORE
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