• A new era of screening with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT): Preparing for recommendation changes and ColonCancerCheck enhancements

    On July 1, 2026, Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) will be implementing several changes to the ColonCancerCheck (CCC) program, including lowering the screening start age from age 50 to 45 for people at average risk and updating screening recommendations for people with an increased risk of colorectal cancer due to family history. In addition, CCC […]

  • Cardiovascular Risk During Menopause: A Window of Opportunity for Prevention

    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women, with one woman dying every 80 seconds from heart disease, surpassing deaths from all cancers combined (Uddenberg et al., 2024). The risk of CVD increases significantly during the menopausal transition, largely driven by declining estrogen levels. Estrogen plays a critical role in maintaining metabolic […]

  • Why Am I Still Faxing? Making Interoperability Real in Everyday NP Workflows

    Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are expected to deliver timely, coordinated, and safe care yet the information they rely on is often incomplete, outdated, or inaccessible at the moment decisions are made. Despite major investments in digital health, critical clinical data is still scattered across faxes, scanned PDFs, patient portals, and non-communicating systems. This disconnect directly affects […]

  • Self-Care for Nurse Practitioners through Therapeutic Journaling

    Join a brief but powerful self-care workshop that introduces you to a unique journaling method to cultivate calm and build clarity. In this safe and comfortable space, you will immerse in the soothing sights and sounds of nature as you learn how to effortlessly transfer your thoughts from mind to paper and, see what’s been […]