HN Summary • Shift work disrupts the body’s natural circadian rhythm, increasing risks of fatigue, burnout and long-term health issues.  • Consistent sleep routines, a controlled sleep environment, and strategic use of light, caffeine and nutrition can help improve rest.  • Prioritizing recovery time and recognizing early signs of burnout are essential...

HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences’ Urgent Medicine Day Unit (UMED) is a first-of-its-kind...

HN Summary • William Osler Health System is embedding AI into its new Epic...

Healthcare teams are being asked to do more with less. Staffing shortages, rising...

HN Summary • A UHN feasibility study (PROPELLER) found that prehabilitation (prehab)—exercise, nutrition, and mental health support before surgery—can safely improve recovery for living liver donors.  • Donors who participated felt better prepared and recovered faster, addressing both physical and psychological challenges commonly experienced after donation.  • The program also encouraged lasting...

Despite decades of digital transformation initiatives, one technology still dominates referral intake across hospitals...

HN Summary • AI could help address Canada’s healthcare staffing crisis by improving efficiency, triage,...

Imagine training an AI model on patient data from hospitals in Vancouver, Toronto, and...

Salim Kandedi was born 17 weeks early. As a micropreemie, he had a less...

Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications showed more than 40% of cases were missed using traditional delivery-focused monitoring, according to new research...

Virtual program connects caregivers to mental health support anywhere in Canada. In recognition of National Caregivers Day, caregivers for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) across Canada will have access to an expanded national mental health support program through the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), made possible with generous funding from the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation. An ALS diagnosis is life-changing, not only for the person receiving it, but for...

When we talk about mental health in Canada, the general numbers often hide a much deeper crisis. National data shows that roughly 26% of...

2026 – Celebrating Canada’s Nurses and Their Contributions! Along with having their story published, Hospital News Nursing Hero Award, and the winners also will take home: CASH PRIZES:  1st PRIZE $1,500  2nd PRIZE $1000  3rd PRIZE $500 Have you been inspired, encouraged or empowered by an employee or a colleague? Have you...

HN Summary • Many health-care professionals struggle to feel restored, even during time off, due...

Celebrating Canada’s Nurses and Their Contributions! Along with having their story published, Hospital News Nursing...

In a recent episode of The Gritty Nurse, I sat down with Michael Hurley,...

Ontario: 38 nurses below the age of 35 left the workforce for every...

HN Summary • New research shows a home-based strength and balance exercise program can significantly reduce falls in older adults with a history of falls,...

In care facilities and serviced apartments quick help in an emergency counts. Modern home emergency call systems support care staff. Older buildings, however, often lack the necessary infrastructure for such call systems. IQfy installed a home emergency call system in all rooms in an...

Prototypes of smartwatches and rings are driving forward advances in wearable technology that instantly alert emergency personnel. A pioneering study led by Vancouver Coastal Health...