For Nancy, trips to the hospital or walk-in-clinic were a regular part of life, and because of her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), she would wind up in one or the other at least once a month. A telehomecare program changed that, enabling Nancy to track her vitals and, with the help of her health … Continue reading Empowering or isolating? Addressing common myths about digital health →

We’re in that cold stretch that extends from the end of the holidays to the beginning of spring. The festivities are over and wonderful memories have been made but for many Canadians, the season can fuel the impact of isolation, loss of loved ones, family and budget stresses, and a host of other issues. What’s … Continue reading e-Mental Health Solutions Can Help Beat the Winter Blues →

Nathalie Achim recently attended an office visit with her family physician who needed to be in touch with a specialist. So when her doctor called her back, she assumed it was to tell her when and where to show up for her specialist appointment. “Instead, I was told that the specialist had already provided advice, … Continue reading Doctor-created solution helps curb patient wait times →