Senators say that delaying expansion for those suffering solely from mental illness violates Charter CBC News · Posted: Feb 01, 2024 11:54 AM AST | Last Updated: February 1 Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation Thursday
Alberta’s government is dismantling its provincial health-care delivery organization into four entities in a sweeping overhaul that will change the structure and decision-making for the entire health system.
Health ministers met in P.E.I. over two days to discuss the health-care staffing shortage and shoring up the country’s primary-care system. Katie DeRosa Vancouver Sun – Published Oct 12, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago
2-day meeting comes at a time when many say Canada’s health situation is in crisis Cody MacKay · CBC News · Posted: Oct 12, 2023 7:56 PM ADT | Last Updated: October 12 ‘We need to recruit, retain and really
A new avenue to licensure for internationally trained physicians opens in New Brunswick Medical licensureNAC PRAPractice-Ready Assessment OCTOBER 11, 2023 A Practice-Ready Assessment (PRA) program is now available in New Brunswick, providing an accelerated
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News Release June 28, 2023—Bedford, Nova Scotia—Communities across Canada need health workers. The health field is one of several key sectors of Canada’s labour force which is facing unprecedented shortages.
In October 2022, the Government of Canada under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program approved a funding request that will enable the MCC to establish the NRP. This innovative initiative received support from 12 provincial and territorial Medical Regulatory Authorities (MRAs), and we are thrilled that the funding was officially announced on March 15, 2023.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser signed temporary public policy to ease the requirement for permanent residency under Express Entry Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Worker Program.New exemptions came in effect on April 25, 2023 and will be
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to opt in to the Atlantic Registry physicians must have their primary practice in an Atlantic province and hold a Full license issued by one of the four Atlantic Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons.
CPSO Removes Barriers for Internationally Educated Physicians The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is pleased to share another significant step it has taken to address the physician shortage in Ontario. This
Proposals Reduce Barriers for U.S. Trained Physicians CPSO released proposed changes to registration policies that seek to expand access and reduce existing barriers to practise independently in Ontario for U.S. board-certified physicians and U.S.
Regulatory changes to “eliminate barriers” in bringing international doctors to Manitoba Newly approved regulatory amendments will help internationally trained doctors work in the Manitoba health-care system sooner, the province announced Friday. According to a
College Announces More Physicians Now Eligible for Licensure March 6, 2023 American Board-certified physicians are now eligible for Full Licensure in Nova Scotia, without the requirement for Royal College certification. Nova Scotia is the first province to
To help alleviate the health human resources crisis in Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is working to streamline the process for internationally trained specialists to be certified in Canada through
Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation in February that would immediately allow doctors, nurses and other accredited health-care professionals from the rest of Canada to work in Ontario, helping to ease
‘Eligibility may expand,’ says College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Some international medical graduates can now fast-track their licensing in Alberta. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) announced a five-year pilot
In a move to address the doctor shortage, the B.C. government is speeding up the process to allow internationally-trained doctors to begin practicing in the province. Premier David Eby says the pandemic has
With too much bureaucracy and too few residency spots, Canada is getting a global reputation as a hard place for physicians to work. It’s shortly after 10 a.m. inside an exhibition hall on the
Nearly one in six family doctors in Canada are 65 and older and nearing retirement, leaving millions of Canadians potentially losing their access to primary care. Seniors make up the fastest-growing share of family doctors, with
Cutbacks and lack of investments mean it is now much harder to recruit and find family doctors, writes CEO Duff Sprague. If you move to a new neighbourhood, most Ontarians expect to have local
Our team at CanAm Recruiting Inc. is sending you this message to inform you of an exciting milestone in our organizational history. We are celebrating our 25th year of recruiting physicians, consulting with healthcare
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) began as a pilot program in 2017, and became a permanent federal immigration program in 2022. While the AIP retained several key features and criteria of the Pilot, it also included several
<<Reposted from the Globe and Mail | December 12, 2022>> Canada’s health care system needs physicians to fill important gaps, but it has also set up barriers for international graduates to practise here instead
“About three percent of family doctors across the province — 385 doctors — stopped practising between March and September 2020, according to a study led by Unity Health Toronto that was published Monday in
A tablet, Internet access and a little technical support. It’s a simple combination, but one that is making a big difference to seniors who have been cut off from friends, family and activities during
The contact-tracing app was set at the wrong sensitivity level, meaning many users were not sent self-isolation alerts after they came into contact with infected people. The error meant users whose “risk score” should
B.C. has passed another milestone, as the cumulative number of COVID-19 infections exceeded the 9,000 case mark. Although today’s new case count higher than yesterday’s, the number of active and monitored cases continue to decline
Despite federal, provincial, and territorial governments devoting a lot of effort on plans to reduce poverty in recent years, too many Canadians continue to struggle to meet their basic daily needs on incomes that
Federal health officials say they are “keeping a very watchful eye” on COVID-19 severity indicators. There has been an almost 13 percent increase in the average number of daily cases of COVID-19 over the
The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19. Source: Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app – BBC News
Watch Rural Alberta doctors say health minister’s announcements not enough Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca Source: Rural Alberta doctors say health minister’s announcements not enough | Watch News Videos Online
Ontario has stopped releasing information about possible community transmission, in contrast to Alberta and B.C. Source: How the provinces differ when it comes to messaging on COVID-19 – The Globe and Mail
Enough of this nonsense of every jurisdiction having different messages. It’s essential that public health officials and politicians speak with a unified voice and adopt consistent, coherent policies Source: To combat the coronavirus, we
Source: Tax Nightmare for American Expats As IRS Treats Them Like Cheats – Bloomberg
From New York State to the Pacific archipelago of Palau, lawmakers around the world are seeking to protect the planet. Source: Here are 5 new environmental laws coming into force in 2020 | World
‘When you do speak up with courage and conviction, it brings a certain peace of mind.’ Source: Jane Philpott on Politics, Integrity and Her New Role in Indigenous Health | The Tyee
What’s with the sudden hate on for nurses by United Conservative Party supporters? It comes from somewhere. Your average UCP internet troll doesn’t just come up with this stuff on his – or occasionally
What’s with the sudden hate on for nurses by United Conservative Party supporters? It comes from somewhere. Your average UCP internet troll doesn’t just come up with this stuff on his – or occasionally
Source: Should we be taking first-generation H1-antihistamines, like Benadryl, off the over-the-counter shelves? – Healthy Debate
Canada’s major pharma lobby is objecting to the removal of a requirement in the new North American trade deal that would have extended the data protection period for biological drugs in Canada from eight
You can spend your entire life in a foreign country, but if you were born in the U.S. or have at least one parent who’s a U.S. citizen — surprise! — you’re an American.
A new provincial helpline has been created to help caregivers in need of support. Source: New provincial helpline for caregivers | CTV News Northern Ontario
The Ontario Liberal Party has been around for 162 years — but its future leader will be taking on unprecedented challenges. Source: Why the next Liberal leader faces a daunting task of historic proportions
An interactive application comparing countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in the area of patient safety. Source: OECD Interactive Tool: International Comparisons — Patient Safety | CIHI
By Taresh Mistry Lina Amaral cherishes the two young granddaughters she never would have met, had it not been for the tiny device in her heart that keeps her alive. The Toronto woman had
Mobile and tablet apps, ubiquitous and pervasive computing, wearable computing and domotics for health. Source: JMU – Evaluation of Heart Failure Apps to Promote Self-Care: Systematic App Search | Wali | JMIR mHealth and
You’ll find our best evidence related to the use of health technologies in rural and remote communities. We’ve selected the following materials to get you started: Source: Evidence Related to Rural and Remote Health
The health system we have today had its roots in a conflict that ended a century ago Source: Let’s not forget that our medicare system was also born of war – The Globe and
The death of a 19-year-old First Nations man in the early morning hours of Sept. 27, 2018 is a reminder of the failures in Canada’s health care system, Tanya Talaga writes. Source: He went
Source: The Use of Medical Cannabis with Other Medications: A Review of Safety and Guidelines – An Update | CADTH.ca
Source: Liberals promise family doctors for all but is it realistic? | CMAJ News
We talk a lot about helping the sick, elderly and disabled to die, but we should be starting with what we can do to help them live. Source: What’s missing from the conversation about
#SuperSHIFTER Maryann Murray has taken on an advocacy role in promoting medication safety. Her journey began in 2002, after losing her daughter to Source: Promoting medication safety is #SuperSHIFTER Maryann Murray’s passion
We ask seven clinical trials experts which single technology they think will have the biggest impact on clinical trials. Source: The single technology that will have the biggest impact on clinical trials – INDUSTRY
Find out about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and how it helps protect teenage girls against cervical cancer. Source: HPV vaccine overview – NHS
Aside from the more common signs that a person may be depressed, there are several other changes in behavior that can be signs of depression in children and teens. If you notice any of
Doctors had advised child’s transfer to palliative care but her parents opposed recommendation Source: Six-year-old girl at centre of life-support treatment case dies | Society | The Guardian
Wondering how a teen or young adult can smoothly smoothly transition from seeing a pediatrician to a medical practice that treats adults? Making plans and taking these steps will help. Source: Too old for
Reducing isolation at work is good for business. Source: Work and the Loneliness Epidemic
A new study links naturally higher iron levels to a reduced risk of clogged arteries but a raised risk of clots related to the slowing of blood flow. Source: Higher iron levels may protect
Source: How Mindfulness Training Can Boost Your Immune System – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic
Source: WHO | Safe hospitals and health facilities
The Innovation Excellence community is home to articles, webinars, videos, training and education – powering growth in the innovation management profession. Source: Responsible Innovation in Healthcare – Unlocking the Power of Users – Innovation
Source: Half of all patients dying in Ontario receive some form of palliative care, usually in hospital
A patient thanked me today. Her words stayed with me, writes Nadia Alam Source: Opinion | Health care is not a service industry — it’s a people industry | InsideHalton.com
Source: Dying With Dignity Canada 2019 Election Toolkit – Dying With Dignity Canada
Community groups are meeting in downtown Montreal today to raise awareness of the risks of drug use as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. Source: Overdoses continue to take a toll, killing 119 Quebecers
This Viewpoint discusses 4 tobacco harm reduction strategies to aid with smoking cessation for pregnant women who smoke who cannot or do not want to quit during pregnancy. Source: Tobacco Harm Reduction for Women
There is no doubt that fax machines can be eliminated, and they must be, André Picard writes Source: The British are axing the fax. Will Canada follow suit? – The Globe and Mail
In Utah, 85% of deaths from firearms are suicides. To help people who might be vulnerable, outreach workers are discussing suicide prevention at gun shows and firearms classes. Source: In Rural Utah, Preventing Suicide
Source: Don’t Ignore These 7 Potential Cancer Symptoms – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic
Editorial from The New England Journal of Medicine — Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Source: Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Disease and Type 2 Diabetes | NEJM
This narrative review summarizes advances in molecular testing for mutations in non–small cell lung cancer, selection of molecularly targeted therapies based on those mutations, and the use of PD-1 inhibitor immunotherapies for the management
The bacteria that cause gum disease also can travel to the brain, and may lead to Alzheimer’s disease by destroying nerve cells essential for memory. Source: Good oral health may help protect against Alzheimer’s
Source: 6 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic
Source: Managing Your Atrial Fibrillation: What to Eat (and Avoid) – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic
A surge of severe lung ailments has baffled doctors and public health experts. Source: The Mysterious Vaping Illness That’s ‘Becoming an Epidemic’ – The New York Times
Ottawa – For the first time, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has given accreditation status to an international program. The internal Source: Royal College grants accreditation to residency program in
Source: Raising and responding to frontline concerns in healthcare | The BMJ
Government of Canada Announces New Support for Canadians Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Those Who Care for Them Source: Government of Canada Announces New Support for Canadians Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and
Mashrura Tasnim’s goal is to create a smartphone application that would monitor users’ conversations and alert their emergency contacts or mental-health professionals when it detects depression Source: University of Alberta PhD student develops AI
People with diabetes say they’ve been waiting for years for better technology to manage their chronic condition. Tired of waiting, some tech-savvy, do-it-yourselfers are constructing their own devi… Source: DIY Tech Gives People More
Source: Court dismisses challenge of deal that helps U.S. nab tax cheats in Canada
Source: Does My Stomach Actually Shrink When I Lose Weight? – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic
A new study finds that many U.S. adults are using daily low dose aspirin to prevent heart disease, despite new guidelines advising against this. Source: Heart disease: Millions taking daily aspirin without doctor’s advice
New research examines the correlations between untreated ‘white coat hypertension,’ treated ‘white coat effect,’ heart disease, and heart disease death. Source: Heart disease death: ‘White coat hypertension’ may double risk
Source: Suicides dans le Grand Nord québécois: «Très, très inquiétant», dit la ministre D’Amours | PHILIPPE TEISCEIRA-LESSARD | National
Today, the Government of Canada issued an Order in Council to formally introduce a new financial support program for eligible Canadian thalidomide survivors. Source: Government of Canada announces details of the new financial support
What’s measles, what’s the best way to prevent it, when should the vaccine be given to adults and children? Source: The basics of the MMR vaccine from a pediatrician
Money has a dual relationship with burnout. It can be used in a way that makes our potential for burnout much greater. Source: How our relationship with money can help or hinder physician burnout
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