Iryna Fedoryak – Nursing Hero

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (St. John’s Rehab) We are honoured to nominate Iryna Fedoryak for the Nursing Hero Award in recognition of her exceptional compassion, dedication, and lasting impact on both patients and colleagues. Through her work in inpatient rehabilitation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Iryna consistently demonstrates what it...

Aging in place needs more than good intentions — it needs smart infrastructure

Supportive smart homes should be treated as core infrastructure in modern aging policy By...

Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr. 2nd Place Nursing Hero

Southbridge Care Homes am honored to nominate Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr. for the Nursing...

Sleeping against the clock: How hospital shift workers can protect their health

HN Summary • Shift work disrupts the body’s natural circadian rhythm, increasing risks of...

News & topics

First-of-its-kind study finds prehabilitation for living liver donors can improve recovery after surgery

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...

How AI is transforming patient care in Canada—before the first visit

HN Summary • New study reveals most Canadians don’t turn to AI for mental health...

Making Clinical Research a Care Option: How Digital Infrastructure is Expanding Access to Clinical Trials in Canada

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

Still managing fax referrals manually?

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

Patient care runs on mobile devices. Is your fleet holding you back?

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 Outdated software.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

Medical Specialties

Join Clinicians and Researchers at MaRS Discovery District for Avicanna’s 6th Annual Medical Symposium on Cannabinoid-based Medicine: Evidence, Safety, and Treatment Planning

Nearly 10% of Canadians report using cannabis for medical purposes, yet only 18% do so with a medical authorization and the support of a...

People living with Parkinson’s face long wait times, inconsistent care across Canada

Parkinson Canada launches Limitless Parkinson’s Care campaign for this Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Accessing Parkinson’s care...

Cancer clinicians call for three actions Canada’s health systems should take to improve cancer care

April Cancer Awareness Month a good time for concrete action The Cancer Clinician Advocacy Forum...

Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications shows more than 40% of cases previously missed

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 published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that extended monitoring from conception to 6 weeks postpartum. Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) describes complications in pregnancy that can result in death, extended hospitalization, or long-term disability. Current practices in Canada monitor and report cases of SMM during labour...

Leading AI Note-Taking Solutions for Mental Health Professionals

If you’re a therapist in Canada, you already know the real work starts after the session ends. Notes pile up fast and details blur,...

NURSING

Susan Davidson 3rd Place Nursing Hero

Unity Health (St. Joseph’s Health Centre) am honored to nominate Susan Davidson for the Nursing Hero Award. For more than two decades, Susan has dedicated her career to pediatric care, consistently demonstrating compassion, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to supporting children and their families...

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2026 – Celebrating Canada’s Nurses and Their Contributions! Along with having their story published, Hospital...

How health-care professionals can protect their well-being

HN Summary • Burnout is driven by sustained system pressures, emotional labour and chronic overload...

21st Annual Nursing Hero Award

2026 - Celebrating Canada’s Nurses and Their Contributions! Along with having their story published, Hospital...

Survey shows progress in primary care access as Nurse Practitioners help close gaps

The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes findings from the 2025 OurCare National...

LONGTERM CARE

Slower-walking seniors at risk for falls benefit most from home-based exercise program

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,...

Reimagining hospital care for an aging population

HN Summary • Mackenzie Health is transforming hospital care for older adults, who make up...

Easy to install and retrofit home emergency call sysytem with EnOcean technology

In care facilities and serviced apartments quick help in an emergency counts. Modern home...

Heart failure patient recovers at home thanks to a Canadian first at HHS

It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.” That’s how Hamilton resident Peg Kelly describes chest pressure she experienced one night in December, during the holidays. Kelly has been living with heart failure (HF) for 10 years and recognized the seriousness of her...

Fostering connection in long-term care with the help of social robots

HN Summary •AI robots as companions: Vancouver researcher Dr. Lillian Hung studied LOVOT social robots in Canadian long-term care homes, finding they provided joy, comfort...