Decentering Desflurane: A Climate Action Success Story
Newfoundland and Labrador recently discontinued the use of the anesthetic gas, desflurane provincewide. Dr. Krista Mahoney from Quality of Care NL explains how such an achievement was possible.
STARS Spotlight: Simplifying Stewardship at Laval University
STARS students from Laval University share how they're creating tools to make resource stewardship more accessible.
Choosing Wisely Canada’s Annual Report
Highlighting our activities and impact from 2024-25.
Choosing Wisely Canada Awards
Choosing Wisely Canada celebrated its remarkable community with Choosing Wisely Canada Awards.
Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting 2025: Less, But Better
Highlights from our 2025 National Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 26 and 27.
Deb Schick Has Ditched the Dipstick
Deb Schick shares how her role as a nurse in long-term care led to a shift in how urinary tract infections are diagnosed, and why that matters.
Q&A with Julie Weir
Choosing Wisely Canada spoke with Nursing Lead Julie Weir about her vision for the future as she steps into her new role.
Nursing Community of Practice: Call for Participation
Join our community of practice that aims to build capacity and enhance the visibility of nursing within Choosing Wisely Canada’s initiatives.
Patient Perspectives Spotlight
Choosing Wisely patient partners Amy, Tony and Jane share their reflections on the importance of collaboration within the health care system.
Minimizing the Effects of Surgical Care on Climate Change
A publication by Dr. Wendy Levinson, Irene Chang, and Dr. Sarah Ward on practical strategies to drive environmental change in surgical care.
STARS Spotlight: Bridging Gaps and Creating Connections at the University of Alberta
STARS student leaders from the University of Alberta share the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in resource stewardship education.
National Meeting Awards: Call for Nominations
Recognize a colleague, peer, or organization for their exceptional leadership in Choosing Wisely.
Engaging Clinicians to Reduce Carbon-Intensive, Unnecessary Tests and Procedures
An article in the Lancet on reducing low-value activities to help patients and the planet.