4 ways to improve your mental health when things get tough
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4 ways to improve your mental health when things get tough

This article was written in partnership with The Georgia Straight. For information on other illnesses and ailments, visit the Health Kiosk on the Straight’s website.  As we pass the one-year mark since the pandemic began, issues like Zoom burnout, work-from-home fatigue, and loneliness have been taking a toll on many people. While the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has provided us with...

The Next Level in Virtual Care Patient Encounters: The iMD and iTelemed experience
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The Next Level in Virtual Care Patient Encounters: The iMD and iTelemed experience

Covid19 has accelerated the transition to virtual care for Primary care physicians. The latest estimates from a CCFP survey suggested 4/5 visits are now virtual during the pandemic (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7292510/).  While the medical system is quickly pivoting to determine “best practice” guidelines and the balance of Face-to-Face vs Virtual care workflows, the technology in place will support improved patient care encounters. Video...