Healthcare News Feed

Welcome to Caring Support's news feed. We've compiled some interesting news articles relating to healthcare and written our own abstracts for your enjoyment!

Please note: The views and opinions expressed in these article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of Caring Support.

healthcare worker helping elderly lady with her medication

Changes to Rules and Policies at Ontario Long Term Care Facilities are Coming

The Ontario Government is loosening some rules and making adjustments to some policies including the guidelines regarding who is allowed to hand out medications to residents at long-term care facilities.

February 7, 2023
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What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Consultant Dietitian

What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Consultant Dietitian

As a Dietician, you will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to individuals and groups on making healthy dietary choices. You will need to be knowledgeable about the nutritional value of different foods and be able to provide practical advice on how to make healthy eating habits part of everyday life. Here is everything you ned to know before becoming a consultant dietician.

February 6, 2023
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patient receiving knee surgery

Surgeon in Ontario Performs First Knee Surgery In Canada Using New Technology

This new technology will result in less pain, less chance of additional surgeries and faster recovery times for patients receiving knee surgery using the VELYS robotic-assisted device. The first surgery with this device was performed at Toronto Western Hospital by Dr. Michael Zywiel.

February 3, 2023
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healthcare workers in class

Ontario to Expand Grant Program to Other Healthcare Worker Professions Who Are Willing To Work in Remote Areas

The "Learn and Stay" grant program has been expanded to include more than 2500 students in nursing, lab technician and paramedics fields. The Ontario Government has been working along side select colleges and universities to offer "full-upfront funding" which will include tuition, books and other supplies.

February 2, 2023
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Physiotherapist Job Interview Questions and Answers

Physiotherapist Job Interview Questions and Answers

You've probably been to a few job interviews before. You know the drill: You show up, shake hands with the interviewer, exchange pleasantries, and then answer some questions about yourself. But what if you could take that experience up a notch? What if you could prepare for your next interview like it was an exam? Well, that's what this guide is for!

January 31, 2023
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Jim Closs Interview

Aging Safely at Home in Canada - A Conversation with Jim Closs

With the boomer population getting older the question for many has become ‘how can I age safely at home’? For many, the thought of everything that goes into this is daunting. We got the chance to sit down and talk with Jim Closs from Age Safe Canada about steps you can take to ensure you can age safely at home. If you or a loved one are in the planning stages for this type of journey, then listen to find out how you can ensure that you age safely right in your own home.

January 26, 2023
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