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5 on 5: Fall Prevention

February’s 5 0n 5 comes in by request 5 resources for fall prevention. 1. Staying On Your Feet. Falls a serious health issue for people of all ages. 2. National Council on Aging. Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs. 3. Centers for … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – Seasonal Affective Disorder

For December’s 5 0n 5 as the days get shorter we have 5 resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder. 1. American Psychiatric Association. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 2. 35 years of light treatment for mental disorders in the Netherlands. Annals of … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Harm Reduction

November’s 5 0n 5 came in by request! Here are 5 resources for harm reduction. BC Centre for Disease Control. Harm Reduction Clinical Resources. “BCCDC’s Harm Reduction Services Program that provides harm reduction and overdose prevention information and resources for … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Fertility

October’s 5 0n 5 came in by request! Here are 5  basic fertility resources to support healthcare providers and patients. HealthLinkBC. Fertility. 2021. Society for Women’s Health Research. Clinician resource guide to fertility health care. 2022. Canadian Fertility and Andrology … Continue reading

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5 on 5 Blastomycosis

For September’s 5 on 5 we have 5 resources on Blastomycosis. Government of Canada. Blastomycosis. Includes causes, symptoms, risks, treatment, prevention, surveillance, and for health professionals. Miceli A, Krishnamurthy K. Blastomycosis. 2023. “Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the … Continue reading

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5 on 5 Cybersecurity

July’s 5 0n 5 is by request! Here are 5 resources on cybersecurity in healthcare and how to keep electronic information safe. The Canadian Medical Protective Association. Electronic records: 10 tips to improve safety.   The HIPAA Journal The HIPAA … Continue reading

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5 on 5: 2SLGBTQI+ Health

In honour of Pride month we are showcasing 5 resources for 2SLGBTQI+ health! American Psychological Association. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health. Among the APA’s goals is to expand psychology’s role in advancing health and in decreasing health disparities. The … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Dermatology

For May’s 5 on 5 we have 5 resources on dermatology. 1. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Clinical Guidelines. “The Academy is dedicated to promoting and encouraging dermatology research and the application of these findings to improving patient care. This … Continue reading

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5 on 5 Remote Healthcare

In CADTH’s 2022 Health Technology Trends to Watch: top 10 list, Remote Diagnostics, Remote Monitoring and Remote Care Management is listed as the number one trend.  As a result, this month we are featuring 5 resources related to remote healthcare! … Continue reading

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5 on 5 Women’s Health

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023 we have 5 resources that look at disparities in women’s health. 1. BIPOC Women’s Health Network Resources for Healthcare Professionals Resources for Patients “The BIPOC Women’s Health Network aims to … Continue reading

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