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Nova Scotia Releases Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
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17 May 2012
More children and youth will be able to get help for mental health concerns in schools, and more Nova Scotians will get treatment for drug addictions as a result of the province's first mental health and addictions strategy.
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New International Assessment Paves the Way for More Doctors in Saskatchewan
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Expansion of insulin pump program could save British Columbians $5.3 million
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17 May 2012
Health Minister Don McMorris announced the full implementation of a new Saskatchewan-based assessment process designed to recruit more foreign-trained physicians to the province.
"We are pleased to introduce full implementation . . . . . .
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17 May 2012
The Canadian Diabetes Association released a new report, The Economic Benefit of Public Funding of Insulin Pumps in British Columbia, showing that a provincial government investment into an expanded insulin pump program to include . . .
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Open Letter to the Premier of Ontario from the Canadian Medical Association and the Provincial & Territorial Medical Associations
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Innovative health care e-solutions recognized: Canada Health Infoway announces recipients of ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge Trailblazer Awards
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17 May 2012
Presidents
Canadian Medical Association and
Provincial/Territorial Medical Associations
c/o 1867 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, ON K1G 5W8
May 16, 2012
Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, . . . . . .
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17 May 2012
Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) announced the recipients of the Trailblazer Awards, as part of the ongoing ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge.
“Innovation is about translating great ideas into results,” said Richard . . .
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Manitoba - Newly Proclaimed Legislation to Strengthen Monitoring, Improve Prescribing of Narcotics
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TELUS earns two-year contract extension with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the operation of the Health Network System
Extension recognizes excellence in on-line and real time drug claims adjudication under the Ontario Public Drug Programs (OPDP)
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17 May 2012
Changes to the province's Prescription Drugs Cost Assistance Act have been proclaimed to strengthen monitoring and improve prescribing practices for narcotics and other controlled drugs, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced . . . . . .
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17 May 2012
TELUS Health announced a two-year extension to its agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the Health Network System (HNS). HNS provides computerized claim adjudication, pharmacy payment, and several . . .
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Ontario Nurses Association Pushes for Implementation of Long-Term Care Task Force Recommendations: ONA says resident care and safety can't wait
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Ontario midwives name new president
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17 May 2012
While strongly supportive of the work of the Long Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety, the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is saddened to report that none of the recommendations in its final report released earlier are . . . . . .
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17 May 2012
As a working midwife with more than 30 years of involvement in the childbirth and midwifery community, Lisa Weston brings valuable experience and leadership to her new role as 10th president of the Association of Ontario Midwives . . .
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Government of Canada invests in projects to support seniors
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Health Care Improving For Ontario Cancer Patients
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17 May 2012
Seniors in Lac-Saint-Jean and surrounding areas will soon have better services in their community, thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure . . . . . .
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17 May 2012
The Cancer Quality Council of Ontario's eighth annual Cancer System Quality Index (CSQI), released, shows that while Ontario's cancer system has seen substantial improvement over nearly 10 years, there's more that needs to be . . .
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Ontario Adds Three Million More Home Care Hours
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Finally, legislation that protects minors from artificial tanning - The Canadian Cancer Society salutes Minister Bolduc for his leadership
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16 May 2012
Over the next three years, Ontario will help 90,000 more seniors get the care they need to live comfortably in their own homes by adding three million more hours of personal support worker (PSW) care.
PSWs assist people with . . . . . .
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16 May 2012
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) - Quebec Division would like to congratulate Quebec's Health Minister, Dr. Yves Bolduc, for his leadership and the Quebec government for its decision to ban the sale of tanning services to youths . . .
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Gut Inspired patient group rallies to raise awareness on inflammatory bowel disease
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Self-management support should be routine part of primary health care delivery
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16 May 2012
Canada has one of the highest prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world with one in 160 Canadians living with IBD and over 9,200 new cases diagnosed each year*
As global attention turns towards inflammatory . . . . . .
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16 May 2012
The Health Council of Canada released Self-management support for Canadians with chronic health conditions: A focus for primary health care. The report explores how self-management support can improve patient outcomes and calls . . .
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Mental Health Commission of Canada welcomes Cindy Stevens to Board of Directors
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British Columbia supports technologies for people with disabilities
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16 May 2012
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is announcing the appointment of Cindy Stevens, Manitoba's Deputy Minister of Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs, to its Board of Directors.
"All Canadians are directly . . . . . .
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16 May 2012
The Province is committed to supporting greater access to communications technologies for people with disabilities and is pleased to fund the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) project.
At the demonstration . . .
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New national support program for healthcare organizations «Car for Life Program», A unique opportunity to make a difference
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Saskatchewan and First Nation Agency to partner on child welfare services in the North
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16 May 2012
The ARPAC Foundation announces the launch of its national Car for Life program. The aim of the project is to collect old vehicles from the public and donate their value to health-related charities to fund research and contribute . . . . . .
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16 May 2012
The Ministry of Social Services is working with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Child and Family Services Agency to begin the transition of child welfare services for children and families in La Ronge and area.
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Manitoba to Provide One-stop Shop for Specialized Services for Children and Youth
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Markham Stouffville Hospital launches the $50 Million Expansion Campaign; bringing care close to home
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16 May 2012
Construction is underway on a facility which will allow families to get integrated, specialized services for children and youth with special needs, Premier Greg Selinger announced.
"Our government understands the pressures . . . . . .
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16 May 2012
An exciting time at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) as the Foundation publically launches the $50 million Expansion Campaign.
"We are building a healthcare facility for the future and our $50 million Expansion Campaign . . .
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Long-Term Dietary Patterns Increase Risks of Chronic Disease in Canada
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Research Investment in Bone Marrow Failure Disease
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15 May 2012
Although Canadians have made small improvements to their diets in recent decades, persistently poor eating habits continue to increase their risk of developing a chronic disease later in life, according to a new Conference Board . . . . . .
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15 May 2012
Two research projects focused on a bone marrow failure disease recently received funding from the Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada (AAMAC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Alberta - Benefit application process for parents of newborns simplified
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Nova Scotia Reducing Ambulance Fees
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15 May 2012
A new federal-provincial automated service gives Alberta parents the convenient option of applying for Canada Child Benefits at the same time as they register their newborn by simply filling out one form — the registration . . . . . .
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15 May 2012
Beginning July 1, Nova Scotians living in licensed long-term care facilities or with reduced mobility will benefit from a reduction in ambulance fees announced today, May 14, by Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald.
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Saskatchewan - New system improves care of children
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Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Redevelopment Project Completed
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15 May 2012
A new electronic case management system designed to keep track of children in care of the Ministry of Social Services is now up and running across the province.
This new system, called Linkin, replaces the previous paper-based . . . . . .
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15 May 2012
Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Ted McMeekin, MPP for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, joined hospital officials and health care partners today to celebrate completion of the redeveloped Juravinski . . .
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Nursing in Nunavut – The Health of our Nation
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Federal Government Supports Better Health Care by Allowing More Health Professionals to Prescribe Legal Controlled Substances
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15 May 2012
Nurses around the world are being recognized for their commitment to health care during 2012 National Nursing Week. No more so than in Nunavut, where the territory's 163 nurses are on the front lines offering professional medical . . . . . .
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14 May 2012
The Harper Government has introduced new regulations proposing that midwives, nurse practitioners and podiatrists be allowed to prescribe selected medications containing legal controlled substances.
"These new regulations will . . .
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Canadian Government Recognizes Nurses at the Tenth Annual Award of Excellence in Nursing
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14 May 2012
Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Colin Carrie, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, was present as three registered nurses were recognized for their dedication, initiative and high standard of excellence . . . . . .
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