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Wait times in EDs are nothing new – and that’s the problem

The respiratory virus season is upon us, and those working in the emergency departments of Ontario’s hospitals understand the many challenges of delivering timely access to care when demand is at its peak. As of November 2023, the average length of stay in emergency...

Ontario hospitals play critical role in Canadian health care advancements and innovation

Twenty Ontario research hospitals have been celebrated for their excellence in health research and for seeking to improve the delivery of health care in Canada. It’s a reminder of the vital role hospitals play in driving health care innovation and improving health care outcomes...

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Too much paperwork is hurting physicians, and health care

Few of us look forward to administrative tasks. For physicians, however, relentless paperwork is...

Primary care lessons for Canada from OECD countries

To improve primary care, Canada can learn from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...

Are Canadians suffering a crisis of trust?

Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology Scholarly Network (TRuST) launched to combat...

Patients experiencing homelessness: better data for better care

A patient’s housing status impacts not only their health outcomes, but where and how...

New “Pink Zone” project catching attention of area hospitals

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) new Minor Conditions Booking Portal “Pink Zone” is...

New Care and Connection Kiosks provide discreet life-saving harm reduction supplies 24/7

Island Health is introducing three Care and Connection Kiosks at hospitals in Campbell River,...

Is some medical terminology ethically futile?

Clear communication is essential to any patient-clinician interaction, perhaps especially when discussing end-of-life care....

“Less is better” is the best message when talking to patients about alcohol

What are safe alcohol consumption levels for Canadians? “Less is better,” write the authors...

New guideline to promote health equity in Canada

A comprehensive new guideline with 16 preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity...

Pan-Canadian collaboration to support health workforce planning for physicians in Canada

In collaboration with the federal, provincial and territorial governments, the Canadian Institute for Health...

Housing and hospitals

By Andria Bianchi Over the past number of years, Canada’s housing crisis has made news...

Time is now to invest in aging innovation

We need a balanced research environment to foster a real ‘innovation economy’ The federal government...

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