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New Heart Bypass Surgery Technique Helps Patients Heal Faster

  • 2026-08-05
A Canadian-developed heart bypass technique helps patients heal faster with less pain and zero sacrifice in safety. Learn about the MIST Trial.
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You Don’t Have to Wait for Surgery – Surgency.ca

  • 2025-06-04
While it is a private option, Surgency offers Canadians a way to access surgery faster while also helping to reduce the public backlog.
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Thinking of Going Private for a Surgical Procedure? Here Are Some Considerations

  • 2025-04-22
Think shorter wait times, likely better equipment and probably a private room. Due diligence still required.
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After surgery
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Recovering from Surgery When You Live Alone: What You Need to Know

  • 2025-04-21
No one to help after surgery? You must plan ahead. Here's what to ask your care team, how to prep, and where to get help when you’re home alone.
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Crossing Borders for Care: The Rise of Medical Tourism for Canadians

  • 2024-11-19
From knee surgeries to stem cell therapies: What's driving Canadians to skip the line at home and head abroad for care?
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Hip Replacement Explained: A Step Towards a Pain Free Life

  • 2024-11-11
Is hip pain slowing you down? Learn about causes, symptoms, and when hip replacement surgery might be your best option.
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AI in healthcare
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Will AI Really Change Healthcare Delivery? You Won’t Believe How Much!

  • 2024-11-01
One of the most compelling areas to be impacted is that of healthcare. Countless lives have already been saved and we’re just at the starting line.
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Canadians Left Waiting: The Challenge of Knee Replacement Timelines

  • 2024-05-15
Depending on the severity and location of the issue, patients will either receive a full or partial knee replacement. The surgery should rid you of pain and make it easier to move the joint.
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Canada’s Breast Reduction Surgery Dilemma: Public or Private?

  • 2024-04-30
Breast reductions can be covered by provincial health insurance if it’s deemed medically necessary, but it can make the process harder. Just getting approval from the ministry of health can take up to eight weeks. Expect to wait months from consultation to surgery.
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