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.

Person having a dental checkup

A Large Number of Canadians Not Receiving Dental Benefits

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.

April 18, 2023
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Healthcare workers standing with arms crossed

Healthcare Workers Welcome Canadian Government's Plan to Invest $200 Billion in Healthcare

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.

April 13, 2023
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Caregiver holding an elder's hands

DREAM team Program at Brantford General and Norfolk General Hospitals Providing Much Needed Assistance to Dementia Patients and Caregivers

In a new partnership with the Alzheimer Society, the Dementia, Resource, Education, Advocacy, Mentorship (DREAM) team program has been implemented in Brantford General and Norfolk General hospitals with the goal to assist dementia patients and their caregivers with early intervention, information and assistance in order to keep dementia patients out of emergency rooms and avoid lengthy hospital stays.

April 11, 2023
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All About Registered Massage Therapist Job

All About Registered Massage Therapist Job

In Canada, a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is a health professional who specializes in therapeutic massage. The RMT profession is highly regulated, and only licensed professionals may use the title. In this blog, we'll discuss all about Registered Massage Therapist jobs in Canada, including their roles and responsibilities, education and experience necessary, job skills, job soft skills, salaries, job opportunities, and more.

April 6, 2023
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Let's Learn About Self-Care with Registered Psychotherapist Karisa Haverkamp

Let's Learn About Self-Care with Registered Psychotherapist Karisa Haverkamp

The Caring Support Podcast has been joined again by the lovely Karisa Haverkamp, Registered Psychotherapist, Founder and Clinical Director of Blossoms Counselling in Brantford, Ontario. We are back with another Caring Support Care Kit episode where this week we are going to learn all about self-care.

April 5, 2023
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elderly woman using a walker

Canadian Patients Continue to Face Extended Delays for Hip and Knee Replacements

Hip and knee replacement wait times in Canada remain over 6 months despite federal funding.

April 5, 2023
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