In Canada over 50% of acute care hospital beds are currently occupied by seniors (persons aged 65 years and older) on any particular day.[1] Moreover, one-third of older persons admitted to acute... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
The Canadian Pediatric Society, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, Dietitians of Canada, and Community Health Nurses Canada recommend the adoption of the World Health Organization growth... Read More
It is the last week of August. I am seeing Susan (a fictitious patient) in my office as a referral from her family doctor. Susan is about to start kindergarten and her mom is worried about her... Read More
Impairment-related crashes are the leading criminal cause of death in Canada, accounting for approximately 1239 deaths, 73 120 injuries, and as much as $12.6 billion in financial and social costs... Read More
Recent industry concerns over Health Canada’s backlog of roughly 10000 so-called natural remedies awaiting pre-market review[1] have not gone unheeded by Health Canada. In a move reminiscent... Read More