The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand for treatment has remained high, underscoring the urgent need for accessible, innovative solutions. UHN’s National Eating Disorder Information Center (NEDIC) is addressing this ongoing challenge with JEM, a new 24/7 chatbot designed to connect individuals with...

With a federal election looming, we need swift action to make pharmacare a...

In a Code Orange – disaster activation, SickKids staff must mobilize and collaborate...

Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care Southlake Health...

Adding measures of anxiety and depression to a commonly used cardiovascular risk predictor would have little effect on predicting risk of new cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at the population level, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Anxiety and depression are the most common mental...

It’s morning, and an older woman who is recovering from a stroke sits at...

As we look to the future of healthcare, Humber River Health (Humber) stands at...

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the...

A recent study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ilker Hacihaliloglu...

Attention: Caregivers and anyone living with life limiting illness Statistics Canada is conducting a study called Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and...

Canadian startup Incluzia Inc. has won the 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging for its evaluation tool that identifies safety risks, generates data-driven recommendations and facilitates collaboration to make a person’s home safer and more accessible.  In making the winning pitch, Marnie Courage, Founder and CEO of Incluzia Inc., said the ultimate goal of the MyHomeFX product is to help older adults, people with disabilities and their care...

The Peer Support and Trauma Response program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is there for staff when they need it, and sometimes...

Courtney Lindsay never envisioned that her work as a nurse practitioner (NP) would one day be conducted through a computer screen. As an NP who splits her time between UHN’s online and in-person Emergency Department (ED), learning to consult patients virtually has become an integral...

At the beginning of this year, St. Joseph’s became one of Canada’s first academic...

The Canadian Association of Pediatric Nurses (CAPN) is a national network of nurses passionate...

As healthcare professionals, we are acutely aware of the challenges facing Ontario’s healthcare system....

Infoway has conducted the fourth national survey of Canadian nurses on the use of...

Imagine hearing your father singing the tunes of Jacques Brel, one of the most influential chanson singers and songwriters of the 20th century, after...

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) is launching a comprehensive training program tailored for Infection Prevention and Control leads working in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings across Canada. This type of course is vital for newcomers to the industry, and essential for those preparing...

As one of Canada’s largest acute care hospitals, Humber River Health (Humber) is dedicated to empowering its patients, while providing them with comprehensive, quality...