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What are the key indicators of a person’s ability to live and care for themselves independently? Is it their capacity to dress themselves [...]
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An innovative computer program to prioritize surgical procedures at Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) has earned the hospital a $10,000 grant from Cancer [...]
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He’s a surgeon with a song. And he hasn’t missed a beat in over 41 years; always singing, smiling and whistling while delivering [...]
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At Women’s College Hospital (WCH) developing new and innovative ways to diagnose, treat and care for patients is always at the forefront. The [...]
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Dr. Jan Andrysek, Scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, has been named rising star in global health by Grand Challenges Canada and [...]
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Each year thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with blood cancers, inherit immune system and metabolic disorders, and blood diseases such as Sickle-Cell and [...]
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In December, 2005, the Canadian Council for Donation and Transplantation (CCDT) published a report entitled, “Public Awareness and Attitudes on Organ and Tissue [...]
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Nora Lea Arcand attends a professionally-led exercise class for people with Parkinson’s twice a week at a recreation centre in her Sudbury, Ontario [...]
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Tucked away in a research lab at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Hospital, an instructor is leading seated aerobics classes for people in Southwestern Ontario [...]
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The launch of the new Life After Stroke website, by the Canadian Stroke Network, is making high-quality stroke recovery resources accessible to stroke [...]
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You may have learned about the valour of Canadian soldiers after watching Canadian actor Paul Gross in the 2008 film Passchendaele. Maybe you [...]
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In the most extensive full face transplant to date, the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center [...]
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For chronic kidney disease patients like Alex Harvey, home dialysis is an option that has reaped some great health benefits including lifting dietary [...]
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Mention patient safety and most people think of acute care. Patient safety conjures thoughts of patients in stretchers and hospital beds as busy [...]
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School nurses have an important role to play when identifying children’s mental health issues For Anne*, the bullying began in pre-school in Saskatoon. [...]
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We often compare our health system to the United States and United Kingdom. But why compare to countries with systems that are not [...]
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I would like to introduce you to Camryn Hunter. I have never met her, but she has changed my life. It is my [...]
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It’s that time of year again. Time to honour the hardwork and dedication of Canadian nurses. Hospital News is currently soliciting nominations for [...]
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The first midwife-assisted birth at the Credit Valley site of The Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre took place in March with [...]
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Geriatrics and Aging
The Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is committed to supporting seniors – starting right at the top. Last year, the hospital hired Karl [...]
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