Evidence Network

Four strategies for turning local healthcare innovation into routine practice everywhere

By Clare Liddy and Erin Keely Comments Off on Four strategies for turning local healthcare innovation into routine practice everywhere , , , , , , , ,

What started as pilot project by two frustrated doctors is evolving into standard practice as more jurisdictions, including the Ontario government, get on board.  Dr. Clare Liddy and Dr. Erin Keely share their story – and their lessons learned along the way. Dr. Clare Liddy is a Tier 2 Chair, Associate Professor and Clinical Investigator […]

Why is it so hard for mothers to breastfeed in Canada?

By Nicole Letourneau and Mary Lougheed Comments Off on Why is it so hard for mothers to breastfeed in Canada? , , , , ,

According to Statistics Canada, while Canada has made significant strides toward breastfeeding as a cultural norm — for example 89 percent of women initiated breastfeeding in 2012, compared to 69 percent in 1982 — we still have a long way to go.