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.
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.
Bridging Gaps and Creating Connections: University of Alberta STARS Spotlight
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.
Advisor Series: Choosing Wisely with Doreen Day
An article by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care shares Doreen Day’s perspectives on the role of Choosing Wisely Canada in addressing climate action.
Antipsychotic Use Has Been Rising in Long-Term Care Homes but We Can Do Something About It – We’ve Done It Before
An opinion editorial by Dr. Sid Feldman and Julie Weir on the rising rates of antipsychotics in long-term care.
STARS Spotlight: Exploring Medical Student Views on Resource Stewardship – The Pocket Card Survey
STARS students Peter Malik and Mary Roper from McGill University share their research project on exploring student perceptions in resource stewardship.
New Report – Rising Rates: Antipsychotic Use in Canada’s LTC Homes
New report reveals that nearly one in four residents in LTC homes may be receiving antipsychotic medications inappropriately.
The Role of Healthcare in Mitigating the Climate Crisis
Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada, Dr. Wendy Levinson shares the role of the Canadian healthcare industry in mitigating the climate crisis.
New Coalition Aims to Improve Medication Use
Uniting 11 organizations, the coalition aims to improve appropriate prescribing and use of medications in Canada.
Q&A with Dr. Christine Soong
Choosing Wisely Canada caught up with Dr. Christine Soong to discuss being recognized as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital at the Leadership Status level and Sinai Health’s future improvement goals.
Mount Sinai Hospital Achieves Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital Leadership Status
Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health, has received the highest designation in the Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital Designation program, achieving the Leadership Status level.