Blogs

November 15, 2011 - In 2010, 4.4 million Canadians, or 15 per cent of the population aged 12 and older, reported they did not have a regular medical doctor.

Read Gloria's hunt for primary care.

November 11, 2011 - This article in the Atlantic Monthly describes how acute episodes of chronic conditions are actually averted by CareMore a primary care group focused on caring for seniors in the community. The article describes how congestive heart failure, diabetic amputations and other acute episodes are averted by the group.

November 8, 2011 - The “How To” Health Guide was developed to assist patients, caregivers, friends and families in managing information about the Canadian health care system, which can often be challenging to navigate. It was created by the Health Charities Coalition of Canada (HCCC), who are providing health policy leadership for the health of Canadians.

November 4, 2011 - Married with three children, Mary Ellen lives in the Bronx, N.Y., and likes hiking in the Adirondacks. But until she learned how to manage her Type 2 diabetes, she was tired and hungry all the time. Mary Ellen tried insulin injections and then switched to the Lantus SoloStar insulin pen, which has a push-button system with a small, thin needle. “I found the pen easier to use and much more discreet,” she confides in a video clip at WhyInsulin.com.

November 4, 2011 - Sholom delivered this talk on Nov 3rd, 2011 at a conference hosted by Patient Destiny. Check it out! He describes how the health system will improve with information and communication technology.

November 1, 2011 - After decades in which cancer screening was promoted as an unmitigated good, as the best — perhaps only — way for people to protect themselves from the ravages of a frightening disease, a pronounced shift is under way. Studies suggesting that screening tests like mammograms should be used less do not always find receptive audiences.

October 31, 2011-