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.

James Smith Interview

Networking 101 for Healthcare Workers with James Smith

Networking is one of those things that lots of people feel nervous about and some others downright fear. However, when done right, networking is one of the best actions anyone can take in order to move forward professionally, which is why we asked our very own networking expert, James Smith, to share his best practices for successful networking with the Caring Support community.

March 30, 2022
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burnt out healthcare worker

Exhausted Healthcare Workers Say Moving On From COVID-19 Is Not Easy

With mask mandates and other COVID-19 health restrictions lifting, many Canadians are finally able to envision a return to normal life. But, as they face burnout, staff shortages and daunting procedural backlogs, some health workers say it isn’t so easy to move on. Some of them say the backlog of delayed surgeries and procedures could take years to clear.

March 24, 2022
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diverse healthcare workers

Canadian Healthcare Workers Provide Medical Aid to Ukrainian Refugees

A group of Canadian nurses and doctors are providing medical assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled their homes as the war with Russia continues. The group is currently stationed in Poland and belongs to the Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (CMAT), a humanitarian organization that helps provide disaster relief. They are located at a checkpoint where refugees are being provided with medical care and warm meals once they cross the border.

March 23, 2022
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Traci Lamb Podcast Episode

Podcast Episode 9: Smart Caregiving Tips for a Successful Caregiving Journey with Traci Lamb

Every caregiving journey is unique, but the thing that all caregiving journeys do have in common is the frustration over the lack of information available out there to answer those early questions almost all caregivers have. Entrepreneur Traci Lamb, has made it her life's mission to help caregivers succeed in their journeys through her company Smart Caregiving, and that's exactly what she spoke about during our latest podcast episode.

March 23, 2022
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Toronto skyline

Ontario Will Invest $673 Million to Help LTC Homes with Staffing

The Ontario government plans to provide $673 million to long-term care homes this year to support staffing across the province. The money is intended to help to hire and retain up to 10,000 staff members and will lead to “more direct care for residents.” According to the government, this initiative is part of the province’s $4.9 billion commitment to hiring more than 27,000 long-term care staff over four years.

March 17, 2022
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Provincial Government Announces 450 New Seats at Ontario Medical Schools

More than 450 new postsecondary positions will be added to all six of Ontario's medical schools, including 160 undergraduate and 295 postgraduate seats. The announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott, and Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop. “With this investment, we're supporting more students to take the path to become a doctor and creating the family doctors and specialists that will take care of us in the years to come,” Ford said.

March 17, 2022
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