Change Day comes to Canadian health care
Theresa Patenaude was nervous. She was walking into an important meeting with her … READ MORE
Public health
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases. CDC Foundation
Us and Them: Why patient-defined health teams don’t communicate well
Patients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – … READ MORE
50 top assistive technologies based on global survey, WHO
According to the World Health Organization WHO, only 5-15% of the people – who … READ MORE
5 steps for parents to take after receiving a special-needs diagnosis
Hearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many … READ MORE
Using the Arts to promote healthy aging
“Movement enriches the quality of their lives,” Ms. Haas said. “It’s … READ MORE
Telemedicine popular with the young and chronically ill
“In 5 to 10 years, we’re not going to talk about telehealth, it’s … READ MORE
Physical therapy following total knee replacement raises new concerns over referral for profit
A new study concludes that patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery … READ MORE
Telehealth services increasingly popular with consumers and insurers
Telemedicine has been more widely offered over the last five years, promoted by … READ MORE
Why can’t you email your doctor?
Email may be the preferred communication method with clients in many industries, but … READ MORE
Saskatchewan program allows online look at personal medical records
REGINA – A pilot program is being launched in Saskatchewan that will allow up … READ MORE
Doctors’ reminders keep people more engaged in their health care
Research led by UCLA professor on ‘OpenNotes’ model finds that follow-up emails … READ MORE
Canadian patients had higher major complication rates after TKA
Patients from Canada who underwent total knee arthroplasty experienced a higher rate … READ MORE
Digital health can serve the safety net, but only if done right
Still, it’s important to understand the needs of safety-net populations, … READ MORE
Letting patients read the doctor’s notes
The patient, a wiry businessman in his 50s, needed a copy of his medical records to … READ MORE
Doctors urged to ditch pagers in favour of smartphones
When Ann Marie McKenna uses her iPhone to communicate with colleagues at work, … READ MORE
Stanford launches its HealthKit and Epic connected MyHealth app
Many large hospitals in the U.S. are evaluating or developing pilot projects around … READ MORE
Claiming a disability tax credit
Claiming a disability tax credit? Expecting an income tax refund? Invest the refund … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … READ MORE
5% of Ontario residents account for majority of health care costs
Five percent of Ontarians account for 65% of provincial health care costs for … READ MORE
Size matters – Alternatives to vertical integration
Alternatives to hospital dominated, vertically integrated systems. For decades, … READ MORE
Bracing for the falls of an aging nation
As the population ages and people live longer in bad shape, the number of older … READ MORE
I just want to dance again
Andiamo is building and delivering an integrated clinical service and software … READ MORE
When hospital paperwork crowds out hospital care
Electronic health records present an enticingly clean and clear vision of clinical … READ MORE
SeamlessMD: helping patients prep for surgery and recover faster
New tech from alumni startup at hospital in Toronto. A mobile app and web platform … READ MORE
Helping the world to grow old more gracefully
Ageing, says Richard Suzman, is “reshaping our world.” Like climate change, … READ MORE
A new way to think about conflicts of interest in medicine
Most of what we know about prescription drugs and medical devices comes from … READ MORE
Doctors’ magical thinking about conflicts of interest
It’s hard to look at data like this and not be concerned about conflicts of … READ MORE
The plight of the disabled graduate
Many of the systems designed to help students with disabilities disappear after they … READ MORE
Approved orthotic service providers in Calgary
Orthotics required for daily use for a minimum of six months are a cost-shared … READ MORE
Refresh your brace with new straps
Pop a rivet? Blow a strap? Drop-in service for minor repairs while you … READ MORE
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