Despite decades of digital transformation initiatives, one technology still dominates referral intake across hospitals in Canada: the fax machine. Diagnostic imaging departments, specialty clinics, and central intake teams receive thousands of fax referrals every week. These referrals must be manually reviewed, sorted, entered into systems, and triaged before patients can...

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

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

Virtual program connects caregivers to mental health support anywhere in Canada. In recognition of...

Across Canada, there is growing recognition that clinical research should not be viewed as a last resort, but as an important component of healthcare. When patients are aware of and able to access clinical trials, research becomes part of the care continuum, offering potential new treatment options while advancing...

Strategic solutions to support emergency departments under strain. Emergency Departments (EDs) are the essential safety...

A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that data from a consumer smartwatch...

When someone you love requires long-distance medical transport, you may be worried about the...

HN Summary • The Specialized Dementia Unit at University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab University Centre...

Parkinson Canada launches Limitless Parkinson’s Care campaign for this Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Accessing Parkinson’s care in Canada can be inconsistent and often depends on geography,...

Salim Kandedi was born 17 weeks early. As a micropreemie, he had a less than 30 percent chance of survival — in his home country of Gabon, 16 per cent of babies are preterm and the neonatal mortality rate is 22 deaths for every 1,000 live births. Against all odds, he “lived and thrived,” as he puts it. And although he may not have conscious memories of those early...

Nearly half of Parkinson’s diagnoses are women, yet their care, support and research is lagging behind men with the same condition. Nearly half of the...

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...