Life

Debate over trend to replace registered nurses with registered practical nurses grows.

Travelling bus helps ensure children aren’t suffering from poor oral health.

The Toronto Star Nightingale Award is presented each year to an Ontario nurse nominated by her or his patients or peers. The recipient and honourable mentions are selected by representatives from Ontario’s nursing associations and the Star.

Birgit Belter King’s compulsion to come to victim’s aid at an accident scene didn’t go unnoticed.

Vanessa Wright of the Crossroads Clinic in Toronto stresses the importance of primary health care, especially for new arrivals.

Poor hygiene can create further problems for long-term care residents.

Michelle O’Rourke’s background in nursing and theology makes a big difference in the design of the facility.

Public health nurse Janson Chan has developed a program for teens with autism so they can form friendships and just be themselves.