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.

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Ontario, Nunavut, Alberta, and Manitoba Launch Four New Health Pilot Projects Focused on Indigenous People Living with Diabetes

Four new health pilot projects are focusing on indigenous peoples with diabetes. The focuses of these projects will vary from the impact of food and water security to education and awareness about type two diabetes and more.

February 9, 2023
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Living Life as a PSW In Today's World - A Conversation with Taylor Booroff

We were honoured to have Taylor Booroff as this week's special guest on the Caring Support podcast. Taylor is a personal support worker that began her career as a PSW at the young age of 19. She fought hard through COVID and is now using her voice to stand up and fight for changes that are so desperately needed not only in the PSW profession but in healthcare in general. Come along with us as we listen to Taylor's story.

February 8, 2023
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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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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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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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