HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences’ Urgent Medicine Day Unit (UMED) is a first-of-its-kind pilot providing rapid, hospital-level outpatient care to patients with complex conditions, helping them avoid emergency department visits and hospital admissions.  • The program offers same-day diagnostics, treatment, and specialist consultations with inpatient-level priority, improving patient flow while...

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...

Across Canada, there is growing recognition that clinical research should not be viewed...

HN Summary • New study reveals most Canadians don’t turn to AI for mental health support, with 57% saying they never use AI chatbots for help in this area.  • Most Canadians use AI for mental and medical support because it is more convenient and immediate than seeing a real doctor...

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

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

Dead batteries. Lost devices. Outdated software. Rising security threats.  These are all mobility threats that...

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

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...