Ottawa’s Most Innovative Hospital

 Tom Schonberg has been the President and CEO of Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) in Ottawa since 1998. He has played a big part in helping QCH become one of the top medical institutions in Ontario. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, QCH serves a population of over 400,000 each year. It

To Roll or Not to Roll? How Foam Rolling Can Help You

 People have heard foam rolling is great for our bodies, but many are confused as to what it actually does. Foam rolling is a type of self-myofacial release, having similar effects on our bodies as a professional manual therapist. It can be a helpful tool for increasing flexibility, joint mobility,

Patient-centred healthcare could reduce wait times and improve the Canadian health system

 By Robert Y. McMurtry Recently I had occasion to spend time in a busy community hospital in order to deal with my apparent adverse drug reaction.  Happily, full recovery ensued but the time spent in the Emergency Department (ED) and ward left a strong impression on me. When my wife

Consider a chiropractor — filling in the “cracks” about chiropractic

 Over 4 million people in Canada, and nearly 2 million in Ontario alone, visit a chiropractor each year. The popularity of holistic medicine climbs, but many still do not fully understand what chiropractic is and how it can help. The Canadian Chiropractic Association states “Chiropractors are extensively educated in the