2023 Editorial Calendar

JANUARY: DEADLINE – December 32, 2022
Professional Development/Continuing Medical Education (CME)/ Human Resources: 
Continuing Medical Education (CME) for healthcare professionals. The use of simulation in training. Human resource programs  implemented to manage stress in the workplace and attract and retain healthcare staff. Health and safety issues for healthcare professionals. Quality work environment initiatives and outcomes.
+ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT

FEBRUARY: DEADLINE – January 12, 2023
Gerontology/Alternate Level of Care/Rehab/Wound Care/Procurement:
Geriatric medicine, aging-related health issues and senior friendly strategies. Best practices in care transitions that improve patient flow through the continuum of care. Rehabilitation techniques for a variety of injuries and diseases. Innovation in the treatment and prevention of wounds. 
+ WOUND CARE SUPPLEMENT  

MARCH: DEADLINE – February 9, 2023
Facilities Management and Design/Health Technology/Greening Healthcare/Infection Control:
Innovative and efficient healthcare design, the greening of healthcare and facilities management. An update on the impact of technology , including robotics and artificial intelligence on healthcare delivery. Advancements in infection control in hospital settings. 
+ INFECTION CONTROL SUPPLEMENT

APRIL: DEADLINE – March 9, 2023
Healthcare Transformation/eHealth and EHR/Mobile Health:
Programs and initiatives that are transforming care and contributing to an effective, accountable and sustainable system including virtual care. Innovations in electronic/digital healthcare, including mHealth and the Electronic Health Record (EHR).    
+ ANNUAL E-HEALTH SUPPLEMENT

MAY: DEADLINE – April 6, 2023
Surgical Procedures/Pain Management/Palliative Care/Oncology:
Non-invasive surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery and new surgical techniques including organ donation and transplantation procedures. New approaches to pain management and palliative care delivery. Approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
+ NATIONAL NURSING WEEK SUPPLEMENT

JUNE: DEADLINE – May 11, 2023
Precision Medicine/Volunteers and Fundraising/Pharmacy and Medication Management:
Developments in the field of personalized medicine. Innovative approaches to fundraising and the role of volunteers in healthcare.  An examination of safe and effective use of medications in hospitals including medication management.
+ ANNUAL HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS’ ASSOCIATION SUPPLEMENT + SPECIAL FOCUS: CANNABIS

JULY: DEADLINE – June 8, 2023
Cardiovascular Care/Respirology/Diabetes/Complementary Health:
Developments in the prevention and treatment of vascular disease, including cardiac surgery, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Advances in treatment for various respiratory disorders, including asthma and allergies. Prevention, treatment and long-term management of diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Examination of complementary treatment approaches to various illnesses.
+ SPECIAL FOCUS: PATIENT ROOMS

AUGUST: DEADLINE – July 6, 2023
Paediatrics/Ambulatory Care/Neurology/Hospital-based Social Work:
Paediatric programs and developments in the treatment of paediatric disorders including autism. Specialized programs offered on an outpatient basis. Developments in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s etc.), traumatic brain injury and tumours. Social work programs helping patients and families address the impact of illness.

SEPTEMBER: DEADLINE – August 10, 2023
Emergency Services/Critical Care/Trauma/Emergency/Online Education:
Innovations in emergency and trauma delivery systems. Emergency preparedness issues facing hospitals and how they are addressing them. Advances in critical care medicine. 
+ ONLINE EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT + SPECIAL FOCUS: EMERGENCY ROOM

OCTOBER: DEADLINE – September 7, 2023
Mental Health and Addiction /Patient Safety / Research /Infection control:
New treatment approaches to mental health and addiction.  Developments in patient-safety practices. An overview of current research initiatives. Developments in the prevention and treatment of drug-resistant bacteria and control of infectious (rare) diseases. Programs implemented to reduce hospital acquired infections (HAIs). 
+ANNUAL INFECTION CONTROL SUPPLEMENT

NOVEMBER: DEADLINE – October 5, 2023
Technology and Innovation in Healthcare /Artificial Intelligence (AI) /Patient Experience/ Health Promotion:
New treatment approaches to mental health and addiction. An overview of current research initiatives Programs and initiatives focused on enhancing the patient experience and family centred care. Programs designed to promote wellness and prevent disease including public health initiatives, screening and hospital initiatives. 
+ SPECIAL MEDTECH SUPPLEMENT 

DECEMBER: DEADLINE – NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Medical Imaging /Year in Review/Future of Healthcare/Accreditation/Hospital Performance Indicators:
Overview of advancements and trends in healthcare in 2021 and a look ahead at trends and advancements in healthcare for 2022. An examination of how hospitals are improving the quality of services through accreditation. Overview of health system performance based on hospitals performance indicators and successful initiatives hospitals have undertaken to measure and improve performance.  A look at medical imaging techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. 
+ SPECIAL FOCUS: ANNUAL RADIOLOGY SUPPLEMENT