Patients with mental illness visiting emergency departments in Ontario have shorter waits to see a doctor during crowded periods and only slightly longer waits during less busy periods, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Nov 12, 2012
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On the Government of Canada's Indigenous Services web page, the first piece of information about COVID-19 is advice on how to wash your hands if you are under a drinking water advisory.
Jul 28, 2020
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Despite the incremental easing of Victoria's restrictions, it's clear the journey towards COVID-normal is far slower than many people had hoped.
Sep 14, 2020
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Staying healthy and connected was difficult for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic, but especially so for homebound older patients and their caregivers. Fortunately, a program developed by the geriatrics and supportive ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Health inequities are extremely common for racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S., impacting everything from chronic-disease rates, infant mortality and overall lifespan. Although the health gaps are driven by multiple ...
Oct 3, 2023
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State physician health programs (PHPs) play a key role in helping doctors with substance abuse problems. But the current PHP system is inconsistent and prone to potential conflicts of interest and ethical issues, according ...
Oct 15, 2012
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More than 70 per cent of doctors faced verbal or written aggression and almost a third confronted physical aggression in the workplace over a 12-month period, according to new research.
Sep 17, 2012
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Poverty, mental health and the fragmented structure of health care systems are some factors keeping many Americans from receiving appropriate health care, resulting in significant health disparities that increase costs for ...
Oct 21, 2021
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A new report is highlighting ways we can fight COVID-19 while indoors during cold weather periods.
Mar 31, 2021
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The proportion of California public university and college students receiving treatment for mental health issues increased more than 10 percent in the final year of a statewide prevention and early intervention program, according ...
Dec 10, 2015
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