Patient Lifestyle

New obesity guideline moves away from stigma to addressing root causes
Obesity management should focus on outcomes that patients consider to be important, not weight loss alone, and include a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of obesity, according to a new clinical practice guideline published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say
A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks in indoor public spaces to fight the spread of COVID-19.

U.S. COVID patient saved thanks to double-lung transplant
10 years after I ran, cycled and spoke across Canada

The SAD No More tour changed me
A new approach to addiction
Summer time: let’s talk flu shots!

We’ve hit the lazy days of summer and COVID-19 seems to be tamed for the time being. Now is the perfect time to start a discussion about influenza and pneumonia vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older
Flu vaccination rate inching forward

The influenza vaccination rate in Canada is moving in the right direction, but still well below target levels for high-risk groups.
Operators standing by

My troubled personal history with the telephone before and during the pandemic
Alberta expands pharmacy-based COVID-19 testing pilot

The Pharmacy Association of Alberta says 128 pharmacies have applied to participate in the pilot
Shoppers employee in Kelowna, B.C. tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Kelowna, B.C., tested positive for COVID-19, according to a list of cases maintained by Loblaws, Shoppers' parent company.
Manitoba frontline workers to get $1,500 to recognize work during pandemic

The program is funded 75% by the federal government but each province gets to determine which workers are eligible
Alberta launches remote communication between patients and providers as part of COVID-19 response

The government of Alberta has given patients the ability to create their own secure messaging account to connect with healthcare providers. Brightsquid Secure-Mail has been integrated into the provincial MyHealth Records (MHR) portal. Patients registered for MHR can create their own Secure-Mail account to communicate virtually with community healthcare providers.

New obesity guideline moves away from stigma to addressing root causes

COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say

U.S. COVID patient saved thanks to double-lung transplant

10 years after I ran, cycled and spoke across Canada

A new approach to addiction

Summer time: let’s talk flu shots!

Flu vaccination rate inching forward

Operators standing by

Alberta expands pharmacy-based COVID-19 testing pilot

Shoppers employee in Kelowna, B.C. tests positive for COVID-19

Manitoba frontline workers to get $1,500 to recognize work during pandemic

Alberta launches remote communication between patients and providers as part of COVID-19 response