Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

Join Clinicians and Researchers at MaRS Discovery District for Avicanna’s 6th Annual Medical Symposium on Cannabinoid-based Medicine: Evidence, Safety, and Treatment Planning

Nearly 10% of Canadians report using cannabis for medical purposes, yet only 18% do so with a medical authorization and the support of a healthcare provider. This gap underscores a persistent disconnect between patient behaviour and clinical oversight, which is shaped in part by stigma, access barriers, and uncertainty...
Nursing

Susan Davidson 3rd Place Nursing Hero

Unity Health (St. Joseph’s Health Centre) am honored to nominate Susan Davidson for the...
Nursing

Jennifer Sabalboro 1st Place Nursing Hero

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre In 2016, Jennifer Sabalboro arrived in Toronto not as a...
Rehabilitation

First-of-its-kind study finds prehabilitation for living liver donors can improve recovery after surgery

HN Summary • A UHN feasibility study (PROPELLER) found that prehabilitation (prehab)—exercise, nutrition, and...

News & topics

Wellness Zone

Sleeping against the clock: How hospital shift workers can protect their health

HN Summary • Shift work disrupts the body’s natural circadian rhythm, increasing risks of fatigue, burnout and long-term health issues.  • Consistent sleep routines, a controlled sleep environment, and strategic use of light, caffeine and nutrition can help improve rest.  • Prioritizing recovery time and recognizing early signs of burnout are essential...
eHealth

How AI is transforming patient care in Canada—before the first visit

HN Summary • New study reveals most Canadians don’t turn to AI for mental health...
eHealth

Making Clinical Research a Care Option: How Digital Infrastructure is Expanding Access to Clinical Trials in Canada

Across Canada, there is growing recognition that clinical research should not be viewed as...
eHealth

Still managing fax referrals manually?

Despite decades of digital transformation initiatives, one technology still dominates referral intake across hospitals...
eHealth

Patient care runs on mobile devices. Is your fleet holding you back?

Dead batteries. Lost devices. Outdated software. Rising security threats.  These are all mobility threats that...
Hospital News Video Library

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

HHS Urgent Medicine Day Unit a provincial first

HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences’ Urgent Medicine Day Unit (UMED) is a first-of-its-kind pilot providing rapid, hospital-level outpatient care to patients with complex conditions,...
Diseases

On National Caregivers Day, ALS Canada expands national mental health supports for caregivers with funding from Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation

Virtual program connects caregivers to mental health support anywhere in Canada. In recognition of National...
eHealth

Keeping EDs Open & Reducing Wait Times

Strategic solutions to support emergency departments under strain. Emergency Departments (EDs) are the essential safety...
Diseases

People living with Parkinson’s face long wait times, inconsistent care across Canada

Parkinson Canada launches Limitless Parkinson’s Care campaign for this Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Accessing Parkinson’s care in Canada can be inconsistent and often depends on geography, income, and available services, leaving many in the Parkinson’s community waiting years for a diagnosis or without access to a specialist. Parkinson Canada is dedicated to raising awareness of these challenges and advocates for more timely, equitable access to care for people affected by Parkinson’s in...
Diseases

A new home for Canada’s largest Cancer Research Tumour Bank

Decades of cancer research — and thousands of patient tumour samples — now have a new home at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and...

NURSING

Nursing

Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr. 2nd Place Nursing Hero

Southbridge Care Homes am honored to nominate Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr. for the Nursing Hero Award. Rodolfo’s career reflects a unique combination of lived experience, leadership, and a sustained commitment to improving care across the healthcare system. His journey—from caregiver to Registered Practical Nurse, Registered...
Mental Health

How health-care professionals can protect their well-being

HN Summary • Burnout is driven by sustained system pressures, emotional labour and chronic overload...
Nursing

Relearning how to rest in health care

HN Summary • Many health-care professionals struggle to feel restored, even during time off, due...
Nursing

Survey shows progress in primary care access as Nurse Practitioners help close gaps

The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes findings from the 2025 OurCare National...
Nursing

The Cost of Inaction: Why the OHA’s Resistance to Staffing Ratios Defies Logic

In a recent episode of The Gritty Nurse, I sat down with Michael Hurley,...

LONGTERM CARE

Longterm Care

Aging in place needs more than good intentions — it needs smart infrastructure

Supportive smart homes should be treated as core infrastructure in modern aging policy By Dr. Frank Knofel s aging faster than our systems are adapting. Nearly one...
Mental Health

Are we entering a new era of dementia treatment?

A Q&A with Sunnybrook Neurologists Over the next five years, researchers estimate that more than...
Home Care

Easy to install and retrofit home emergency call sysytem with EnOcean technology

In care facilities and serviced apartments quick help in an emergency counts. Modern home...
Cardiology

Heart failure patient recovers at home thanks to a Canadian first at HHS

It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.” That’s how Hamilton resident Peg Kelly describes chest pressure she experienced one night in December, during the holidays. Kelly has been living with heart failure (HF) for 10 years and recognized the seriousness of her...
Technology and Innovation

AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes

New tech from Waterloo researchers allows doctors to detect early signs of health issues by analyzing a patient's walk. Engineering and health researchers at the...