After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at s.sampert@uwinnipeg.ca.

Why medical screening still has value, but not everyone should be screened, with Dr. Alan Katz (4 min)

Dr. Alan Katz addresses medical screening guidelines for prostate and breast cancer. Early screening for cancer is best, right? Except when it’s not. Dr. Katz outlines the latest research on the issue and highlights who should, and should not, be screened, according to the evidence.

Frequent users of emergency care signal need for healthcare reform, with Dr. Malcolm Doupe (4.5min)

How we can we improve emergency care for everyone and save our health system in the process? Dr. Malcolm Doupe from the University of Manitoba addresses overcrowding at emergency rooms across Canada and provides possible solutions. See the two posters, 1 and 2 based on this commentary