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Navigating mental health with technology

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand for treatment has remained high, underscoring the urgent need for...

Trauma Career Bootcamp allows students to explore health-care careers

Did you know that severe bleeding is the number one cause of death from traumatic injury? On Day One of Trauma Career Bootcamp, students...

Code Orange: How SickKids plans for the unimaginable with simulation

In a Code Orange – disaster activation, SickKids staff must mobilize and collaborate seamlessly on very short notice. Staff engage in a hospital-wide simulation...

Building robot brains How one KITE scientist is changing the way robots think. Literally.

It’s morning, and an older woman who is recovering from a stroke sits at the kitchen table. Her adult son, who has temporarily moved...

A North American first: Southlake Health celebrates 1,000th sutureless heart valve surgery

Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care Southlake Health has successfully implanted 1,001 sutureless heart valves, becoming the first hospital...

The role of healthcare in mitigating the climate crisis

The role of healthcare in mitigating the climate crisis By Wendy Levinson Canada signed the historic Paris Agreement in 2015 and, since then, has taken some...

Help chart the future of palliative care

Attention: Caregivers and anyone living with life limiting illness Statistics Canada is conducting a study called Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and...

Working toward achieving the Quintuple Aim using holistic patient data

A new demonstration study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) combined patient-reported survey data with clinical outcomes and costing data on hip...

COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease in half when administered during pregnancy

A large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) VISION Network, has found that COVID-19 vaccination given during pregnancy...

Federal needle exchange programs are to reduce health care costs, blood-borne infections

New research suggests that every dollar spent in Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in Canadian federal prisons will save $2 in infection treatment costs,...

AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the centre of every effective discharge plan ensuring patients have a...

Health care hackathon rapidly spreads and scales Stop the Pop

Mindy Kim and Jessica Cheng knew there was a problem, and it was their job to fix it. The two advanced practice nurse educators were...

Bursary supports bereavement midwifery research

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) midwife Spencer Sawyer could be the first hospitalist midwife in the country to specialize in bereavement support for patients during...

From roots to research in advancing burn care and treatment

Fadi Khalaf was a toddler living in Iraq with his family when U.S. forces invaded in 2003. In search of safety, his family relocated...

Safe Medication Practices for Restless Legs Syndrome

Having a good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. Restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder, can disrupt sleep patterns and may significantly...

Creating space for leadership development and mentorship conversations

In today’s fast-paced world, where meetings are often back-to-back and priorities seem endless, it can be difficult to carve out time for meaningful leadership...

Advancing patient care through clinical education at Humber River Health

A foundational aspect of delivering innovative, safe and equitable care lies in empowering hospital staff with the education and preparation needed to navigate the...

Early intervention training for health professionals transforms care for children with cerebral palsy

Andrea Clelland leans forward, intently watching a baby move in a video clip. Subtle shifts in posture, reflexes, and facial expressions tell a story...

Simulation training prepares the Ottawa Hospital staff for real emergencies

The goal here is to be better 10 minutes from now than we were 10 minutes ago,” said Dr. Glenn Posner, director of The...

Innovative medical simulation program inspires the next generation of health-care professionals

The Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has launched an innovative curriculum in partnership with the...

Curing healthcare

As we look to the future of healthcare, Humber River Health (Humber) stands at the forefront, transforming healthcare into a modern, innovative, and inclusive...

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