Patient and Staff Safety
Proving Mental Health LTD Claims: Why Trauma-Informed Legal Help Matters
The Hidden Struggle Nearly all of our clients suffer some degree of mental illness; whether related to managing a physical illness or as a primary condition. When they are faced with the added stressors of dealing with their disability insurer, their conditions often worsen and...
Infection Control
How a malaria-fighting breakthrough provides lasting protection
HN Summary • New Tool: WHO recommended the first new class of vector control products in 40+ years—“spatial emanators” that repel mosquitoes through the air. • Effectiveness: These devices prevent more than half of mosquito bites and protect against malaria, dengue, Zika, West Nile, and yellow...
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Radiology
Hospital’s first MRI machine brings advanced care closer to home
First MRI Machine, Bringing Advanced Care Closer to Home Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH)...
Infection Control
Sterilization failure halts surgeries, offers lessons for hospitals nationwide
HN Summary •Issue: Hard water caused sterilization failures, disrupting surgeries. •Response: Emergency surgeries protected; instruments sent...
Cardiology
Canadian first: Heart transplant after death by circulatory criteria
Technology and Innovation
AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes
New tech from Waterloo researchers allows doctors to detect early signs of health issues...
Infection Control
Kill C. diff Spores in Just 1 Minute
HN Summary: Validated 1-minute sporicidal action: Exceeds European EN 17846:2023 standards, killing C. diff...
Health Care Policy
Researchers launch intersex health communication guide
The new resource sets a national standard for inclusive, patient-centred care Researchers at McGill’s Centre...
Emergency Medicine
Southlake Health introduces new Emergency Department wait-time clock
HN Summary: • Southlake’s ED was originally built in 2003 to handle just over 80,000...
Infection Control
HHS study shows promise for extra-early detection of pressure injuries
HN Summary • Promising new tool: MHamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is testing the Canadian-made handheld...
Public Health
Preferred design and construction proponent announced for UHNBC Acute Care Tower Project
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the preferred proponent team for the design...
Surgery
KHSC expands robotic surgery program with addition of second surgical robot
New system doubles capacity, expands access for patients across southeastern Ontario Kingston, ON Kingston Health...
Cardiology
Sunnybrook first in Canada to implant Biotronik heart monitoring device with artificial intelligence capabilities
Sunnybrook has introduced a new device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced detection...
Radiology
Southlake Health transforms diagnostic imaging with Philips AI-enabled MRI increasing capacity to address patient demand
Innovative technology enhances patient comfort, expands therapeutic programs and opens capabilities in prostate, rectal,...
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Patient and Staff Safety
Proving Mental Health LTD Claims: Why Trauma-Informed Legal Help Matters
The Hidden Struggle Nearly all of our clients suffer some degree of mental illness; whether...
Infection Control
How a malaria-fighting breakthrough provides lasting protection
HN Summary • New Tool: WHO recommended the first new class of vector control products...
Radiology
Hospital’s first MRI machine brings advanced care closer to home
First MRI Machine, Bringing Advanced Care Closer to Home Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH)...
Infection Control
Sterilization failure halts surgeries, offers lessons for hospitals nationwide
HN Summary •Issue: Hard water caused sterilization failures, disrupting surgeries. •Response: Emergency surgeries protected; instruments sent...
