Monthly Archives: April, 2016

Obesity a risk factor for stillbirth, especially at term

Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances...

Understanding Canadians’ experiences with digital health

Canadians are increasingly frustrated with a healthcare system lacking seamless communication and information sharing....
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Patients use their Smartphones to transmit pacemaker data

Canadians are among the most digitally connected in the world. Combined with our geographic...

Talking to patients about healthy pregnancy weight gain

Supporting healthy #pregnancy weight gain is a critical topic for antenatal providers due to...

Volunteer program removes barriers to mental health services

Two years ago, Michelle Deveau-Brock, a Social Worker at the North Bay Regional Health...

Getting care in a crisis

What you need to know about crisis placement into long-term care Many Ontarians want to...

Long term care planning: What is it and why should I care?

We all take delight in planning for vacations and holiday celebrations but when it...

Research in residence: Growing home care studies

For many, the notion of a medical #research project usually conjures up images of...

When administration meets innovation

Historically, community hospitals have not always been viewed as the most innovative.  Add to...

Poison prevention is not just for kids: Seniors are also at risk for poisoning

From choking hazards to dangerous chemicals, many people know how to poison proof a...

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Obesity a risk factor for stillbirth, especially at term

Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances...

Understanding Canadians’ experiences with digital health

Canadians are increasingly frustrated with a healthcare system lacking seamless communication and information sharing....

RVH Launches Home Hemodialysis Program

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has launched a Home Hemodialysis Program which will...

Physical activity quality over quantity benefits people with disability

In a first-of-its-kind study, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis...