September 30, 2021
The year 2021 has been a particularly difficult one for First Nations. Indigenous Peoples have not only struggled with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the emotional fallout from the grim revelations about Indian Residential Schools. Read More
September 30, 2021
The Commonwealth Fund’s 2021 report comparing the healthcare systems of 11 developed countries ranked Canada in 10th place, ahead of the United States, which was at the very bottom. Finishing ahead of the U.S. is nothing to be proud of, contends Dr. Paul Woods, a former president and CEO of London Health Sciences Centre. Read More
September 30, 2021
During the COVID pandemic, feelings of stress and depression have overwhelmed many people. And in this era of the smartphone, for some form of relief – especially when they can’t reach a therapist – many have turned to using mental health apps. Read More
September 30, 2021
TORONTO – At the height of the COVID pandemic, it was crucial for hospitals to focus their attention on patients who had contracted the novel coronavirus and others who required acute urgent care. During COVID, Canadian hospitals did an excellent job of maintaining their high standards of care for patients requiring urgent care across the entire spectrum of illnesses. Read More
September 30, 2021
On the heels of a nationwide acceleration of virtual care sparked by the pandemic, patients and clinicians in rural, remote and Indigenous B.C. communities are finding that accessing healthcare services or peer support can be as easy and comfortable as calling a friend. Read More
August 30, 2021
The Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) was recognized earlier this year as Canada’s most innovative hospital in a ranking by the U.S-based magazine Newsweek of the world’s top 250 Best Smart Hospitals for 2021. Read More
August 30, 2021
VAUGHAN, ONT. – Mackenzie Health opened its second site, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, north of Toronto, as a full-service hospital in June. The hospital, with capacity for up to 350 beds, has the ability to expand up to 550 beds, and it’s already one of the most technologically advanced medical centres in Canada. Read More
August 30, 2021
While government and private health plans often include coverage for prescription medications, there is virtually no funding for comprehensive clinical care by pharmacists. Read More
August 30, 2021
When Toronto pharmacist Michael Do saw how much his patients were struggling to remember when to take their medications and what they were used for, he decided to create an app that would do the work for them. Read More
August 30, 2021
TORONTO – It’s not easy to grow a successful technology company in the healthcare sector – purchasing cycles are notoriously long at hospitals and other medical centres. And often enough, entrepreneurs have difficulty just getting a foot in the door. Read More