A new report suggests that "social prescribing," which involves connecting patients with non-medical resources such as community groups and social services, could help ease the burden on Canada's healthcare system. The report argues that by addressing the root causes of health issues, social prescribing could ultimately lead to better health outcomes and reduce the strain on the healthcare system.
Queens University is currently developing a plan to create a primary care clinic in former St. Mary's of the Lake hospital that would aid the physician shortage in Kingston Ontario. This clinic would help ease the almost two-year waitlist for families unable to find family doctors.
As of Thursday, April 20, there are 35 confirmed cases of pertussis - whopping cough - in the Southern Health Region. This spike in cases, which is approaching pre-pandemic levels, has Dr. Davinder Sign, very concerned for the health of the region especially for those that are immunocompromised and/or unvaccinated. 1 to 4 Canadian die each year from whooping cough.
This week, we sat down with David Dibble, creator of the 3D Problem-Solving model which works to transform systems within organizations to improve productivity, safety, and quality of care while reducing burnout, staff shortages, and costs. Learn more about 3D Problem-Solving in this episode of the Caring Support Podcast!
Thousands of Canadians may have missed out on the dental and housing benefits put in place last year to address the increasing cost of living, according to a new report cited by CTV News.
Healthcare workers across Canada have welcomed the government's plan to invest an additional $200 billion in healthcare over the next decade. The investment is seen as a much-needed boost to the country's healthcare system, which has been under strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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