KHSC plans to reduce wait times, complete long-overdue infrastructure projects, and expand services to meet the needs of its growing patient base. But what if the province's Growth and Efficiency Model is flawed? Does it truly reward high-quality care, or just efficiency? KHSC's cardiac program i
Before giving my parents Apple Watches, I thought I knew how they'd react. My mom, 70, was a traditionalist, preferring her delicate analog watch and carefully curated selection of bracelets. My dad, more tech-savvy, thought the Apple Watch was a waste of money. But after a decade of teaching people
VA hospitals have once again defied the odds by topping the charts in care quality and patient satisfaction, leaving their non-VA counterparts in their dust. But what's behind this remarkable achievement? Is it a result of their unwavering commitment to serving veterans? Or are there other factors
Sen. Bernie Sanders is not happy with Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre's decision to ignore a subpoena and skip a hearing. But why is de la Torre so keen to avoid accountability? Is it because he's hiding something? Or is it because he's just not interested in answering to the American peop
The City of Kingston is making waves with its latest project, a housing and health-care facility at 309 Queen Mary Road. The City's vision is to create a unique model of primary health care, transitional housing, and community-based programming. The facility will include a transitional housing prog
What if the 40% of family doctors planning to retire or scale back in the next five years aren’t just burning out, but are also abandoning ship due to a lack of support from the system? It’s time to question whether the ‘tide of doctor departures’ is a crisis or a reflection of a deeper issue. Th
Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths
Are Americans finally feeling more comfortable talking to their doctors about their health concerns? A recent survey suggests yes, but not without some lingering anxieties. What if this comfort is just a facade, and there are still substantial concerns lurking beneath the surface? Take a closer look
As Donald Trump takes the stage, promising to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments free of cost, one can't help but wonder: what's the catch? IVF is a costly procedure, with a single cycle costing over $23,000. For many women, multiple cycles are necessary to achieve a successful birth, maki
Imagine if the former governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had been held accountable for his actions from the very beginning. Would over 15,000 seniors be alive today? The answer is a resounding yes. Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, nursing home scandal, and corrupt book deal is a stark reminder that a
