May Measurement Month

May Measurement Month Get Ready for the Big Squeeze   High blood pressure is the #1 cause of preventable death worldwide. Over 10 million lives are lost each year due to high blood pressure – often called hypertension. Yet, only 50% of people affected are aware they have it.   During May, Canada is joining…

Surgery Wait Times in Canada Keep Trending Upward

Increasingly, Canadians are paying out of pocket for surgical procedures performed in the U.S. In Canada today, a non-life threatening surgery, like a hip replacement, could be delayed two to three years. Alberta postponed all elective surgeries during September 2021. According to the most recent numbers released by the Alberta government, roughly 15,000 surgeries have…

Cancer Patients Caught in Surgery Backlog

Cancer Patients Caught in Surgery Backlog Many Canadian cancer patients are experiencing fear and frustration due to the massive backlog of surgeries throughout the national healthcare system. To them, it seems as if the system is only focusing on COVID illnesses, and leaving their critical conditions untreated. One patient began experiencing difficulty breathing in August…