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machado: people with dementia don't lose their identity. so why do we care for them like they do?

dementia villages like the hogeweyk in the netherlands and b.c.'s the village langley are revolutionizing dementia care, giving residents the opportunity live with joy, dignity and purpose. sounds special, but that's the way it should be.
lisa machado
oct 20 2023

opinion: there's an urgent need for access to treatment for eating disorders

the eating disorders foundation of canada (edfc) has launched the harbour, an innovative program to provide shelter, treatment and ongoing care for students with eating disorders.
dr. robert campbell, president, eating disorders foundation of canada
oct 14 2023

machado: medical trauma isn't recognized as ptsd, but it should be

we typically think of traumatic stress as being reserved for those who have survived horrific events like war or violence, but a scary diagnosis, a painful procedure or being ignored when you are in pain can also have mental health consequences.
lisa machado
oct 14 2023

opinion: nationwide digital prescription service could unlock millions in funds for healthcare in canada

extensive scoping reviews by canada health infoway show that at full scale, the national implementation of e-prescribing alone represents an estimated $500 million (cad) in savings annually that could then be reinvested in the healthcare system.
jamie bruce, executive vice president of prescribeit at canada health infoway
oct 11 2023

opinion: investment in psychosocial oncology is needed to treat mental, emotional, social and spiritual side effects of cancer  

as cancer rates climb, our ability to support patients through the biggest psychological health challenge they’ll face is dropping even further.
sarah roth, bc cancer foundation president and ceo and dr. alan bates, provincial practice leader psychiatry and program medical director supportive care at bc cancer
oct 10 2023

opinion: canadian government should do more to address impact of vaping

vaping is a preventable form of both illness and cost to the healthcare system.
bianca mammarella and mika'il visanji
oct 2 2023

machado: should we be treating 'easier' chronic cancers in community hospitals?

not everyone has access to the expertise, skill and connection to research that can be found at centres of excellence, but they should.
lisa machado
oct 2 2023

machado: prescriptions for pleasure reimagines care in a system that can barely hold itself up

sexual satisfaction, social connections, and spending time in nature are all things that impact our physical and emotional well-being — just as important as anything we can get from a pharmacy.
lisa machado
sep 25 2023
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machado: people with dementia don't lose their identity. so why do we care for them like they do?

dementia villages like the hogeweyk in the netherlands and b.c.'s the village langley are revolutionizing dementia care, giving residents the opportunity live with joy, dignity and purpose. sounds special, but that's the way it should be.
lisa machado
oct 20 2023

opinion: there's an urgent need for access to treatment for eating disorders

the eating disorders foundation of canada (edfc) has launched the harbour, an innovative program to provide shelter, treatment and ongoing care for students with eating disorders.
dr. robert campbell, president, eating disorders foundation of canada
oct 14 2023

machado: medical trauma isn't recognized as ptsd, but it should be

we typically think of traumatic stress as being reserved for those who have survived horrific events like war or violence, but a scary diagnosis, a painful procedure or being ignored when you are in pain can also have mental health consequences.
lisa machado
oct 14 2023

opinion: nationwide digital prescription service could unlock millions in funds for healthcare in canada

extensive scoping reviews by canada health infoway show that at full scale, the national implementation of e-prescribing alone represents an estimated $500 million (cad) in savings annually that could then be reinvested in the healthcare system.
jamie bruce, executive vice president of prescribeit at canada health infoway
oct 11 2023
powered by
diabetes canada

opinion: investment in psychosocial oncology is needed to treat mental, emotional, social and spiritual side effects of cancer  

as cancer rates climb, our ability to support patients through the biggest psychological health challenge they’ll face is dropping even further.
sarah roth, bc cancer foundation president and ceo and dr. alan bates, provincial practice leader psychiatry and program medical director supportive care at bc cancer
oct 10 2023

opinion: canadian government should do more to address impact of vaping

vaping is a preventable form of both illness and cost to the healthcare system.
bianca mammarella and mika'il visanji
oct 2 2023

machado: should we be treating 'easier' chronic cancers in community hospitals?

not everyone has access to the expertise, skill and connection to research that can be found at centres of excellence, but they should.
lisa machado
oct 2 2023

machado: prescriptions for pleasure reimagines care in a system that can barely hold itself up

sexual satisfaction, social connections, and spending time in nature are all things that impact our physical and emotional well-being — just as important as anything we can get from a pharmacy.
lisa machado
sep 25 2023
powered by
the leukemia & lymphoma society of canada (llsc)

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