Monthly Archives: March, 2017

Common drug interactions with over-the-counter medications

TJ, a 45-year-old male with symptoms of a common cold (sore throat, headache, runny...

Easing the Transition to the Cloud. Modernizing made simple with integration support.

Across Canada, most hospitals and healthcare authorities recognize the need to modernize their systems....
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Paper and electronic hybrid is the next evolution in quality boards

By Jennifer Quaglietta and Talha Hussain North York General Hospital (NYGH) has placed a strong...

Celebrating female trailblazers in medicine on International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day, and as part of The Canadian Medical Association's 150th anniversary...

Unique exercise program for seniors

By Ania Basiukiewicz Research suggests that falls are the leading cause of injuries among older...

Cart full of fun helps seniors ACE their hospital stay

By James Wysotski For patients on St. Michael’s Acute Care of the Elderly Unit, the...

Five questions to ask about your medications

By Carol Nguyen and Certina Ho Medication errors can occur at transitions of care, such...

If not opioids, then what?

By Dr. Janice Mann Chronic pain. It’s one of the most common reasons we visit...

Cardiac “PreHab” aims to better prepare patients for surgery

New program designed to improve outcomes and increase participation in rehabilitation By Sharon Reynolds Cardiac rehabilitation,...

Improving medication safety for seniors

By Nicole F. Bernier Four years ago, at age 84, my dad survived a severe...

Empowering providers and patients through a “one patient, one record, one connected system” approach

By Justin Faiola Visiting a healthcare provider for an initial consultation can be a lengthy,...

Working in partnership to help frail seniors extend their ability to live at home

By Patti Enright Eighty-nine years young, Lenore lives alone in a seniors’ apartment in Don...

Program helps discharged patients manage their chronic conditions at home

By Melissa Raftis Jean Brown says Niagara Health’s Integrated Comprehensive Care (ICC) program has changed...

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Common drug interactions with over-the-counter medications

TJ, a 45-year-old male with symptoms of a common cold (sore throat, headache, runny...

Easing the Transition to the Cloud. Modernizing made simple with integration support.

Across Canada, most hospitals and healthcare authorities recognize the need to modernize their systems....

Rovolutionizing geriatric care: Meet Canada’s leading Universal Health Hub (UHH)

Universal Health Hub (UHH) is the only Health Care Organization in Canada which is...

National efforts to guide safe, effective, and equitable use of opioids for quality pain management in children

No one should experience untreated pain. Yet, in Canada, two out of three children...