You may have learned about the valour of Canadian soldiers after watching Canadian actor Paul Gross in the 2008 film Passchendaele. Maybe you learned of the historic battle in school along with Vimy Ridge and the Battle of Somme - ...

In the most extensive full face transplant to date, the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland gave a new face to a 37-year-old man who had lost much ...

For chronic kidney disease patients like Alex Harvey, home dialysis is an option that has reaped some great health benefits including lifting dietary restrictions, increasing energy and allowing more flexibility on when he performs his renal therapy treatment. With the right ...

Mention patient safety and most people think of acute care. Patient safety conjures thoughts of patients in stretchers and hospital beds as busy doctors and nurses rush around tending to the ill and reassuring anxious family members. No doubt great strides ...

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. By the age of six, she began purposely bruising herself and tearing away the skin surrounding her cuticles. ...

We often compare our health system to the United States and United Kingdom. But why compare to countries with systems that are not better than ours rather than looking at those that work well?  We are familiar with the situation ...

I would like to introduce you to Camryn Hunter. I have never met her, but she has changed my life. It is my hope that after reading this, she will have changed yours as well. While I have never physically ...

It’s that time of year again. Time to honour the hardwork and dedication of Canadian nurses. Hospital News is currently soliciting nominations for our 7th annual National Nursing Week competition. Patients, colleagues, managers – anyone who has been affected or touched ...

The first midwife-assisted birth at the Credit Valley site of The Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre took place in March with the arrival of little Violetta Strashko, weighing an even 8 lbs. As of January 1st, expectant mothers ...

The Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is committed to supporting seniors – starting right at the top. Last year, the hospital hired Karl Samuelson, its first Vice President, Seniors’ Services, to lead a renewed commitment to this specialized care. And for ...