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.
CDA and Choosing Wisely Canada Collaborate for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
The Canadian Dentistry Association and Choosing Wisely Canada are collaborating for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week to raise awareness about antimicrobial stewardship.
New CSIM Podcast: How Internists Can Help the Planet
General Internists discuss climate-conscious Choosing Wisely recommendations.
Choosing Wisely Canada Society Grants
After the first year, recipients of the Choosing Wisely society grants share their progress and the impact of their initiatives.
STARS Spotlight: Inspiring Resource Stewardship Conversations in Medical Education
Former STARS student Carolyn Campbell shares her efforts to bring resource stewardship conversations to the forefront at the University of Calgary.