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Friday, July 30, 2010

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Boehringer Ingelheim announces results of phase III data showing that linagliptin significantly lowered blood glucose with an excellent safety and tolerability profile
New phase III data demonstrate clinically meaningful improvements in blood glucose control with linagliptin mono- and combination therapy

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Toronto, July 9, 2010 - Linagliptin phase III data were presented for the first time at the 70th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), showing that this investigational compound, a dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitor, achieved . . . [click here for more]

Four new doctors get residency training in Swift Current

Unprecedented Donation Made by Mrs. Lily Safra to the Institute for Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders in Paris

July 9, 2010 - Four medical residents are receiving their training in family medicine at a brand new clinic in Swift Current.

This is the latest step in a plan by Saskatchewan's College of Medicine to expand medical education beyond . . . . . . [more]

Paris, July 9, 2010 - Professor Gerard Saillant, President of the Institute for Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders (ICM), announced an unprecedented donation of EUR8,000,000 from Mrs. Lily Safra. It is the largest single donation made by a private individual . . . [more]

A New Study Shows that Testing for HPV Genotypes 16 and 18 Detects Cervical Pre-Cancer Missed by Pap Test

Montreal, July 9, 2010 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that data from the ATHENA (Addressing THE Need for Advanced HPV Diagnostics) U.S. registration trial of over 47,000 women demonstrate that two human papillomavirus genotypes, HPV 16 . . . . . . [more]

BC - New Emergency Department Opens at St. Paul�s Hospital

NB - Provincial cancer report released

Vancouver, July 9, 2010 - St. Paul�s Hospital in Vancouver now has one of the most efficient and technologically advanced emergency departments in the country with the completion of a $14.7-million multi-phase emergency department redesign and renovation . . . . . . [more]

Fredericton, July 9, 2010 - A report entitled Cancer in New Brunswick 2002-2006 - which includes information about cancer incidence, mortality, trends, survival rates and projections - was released on July 18 by the New Brunswick Cancer Network (NBCN).

The . . . [more]

Yukon - Medical studies agreement with Memorial University

HIV gains at risk as nations and global organizations retreat on funding and resource commitments
HIV and AIDS experts call upon G8 nations to fulfill universal access pledge

Whitehorse, July 9, 2010 - Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart and Education Minister Patrick Rouble announced an arrangement with Newfoundland�s Memorial University�s School of Medicine for a Yukon medical student to start in August 2011. This . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, July 9, 2010 - In a policy report published in Science, an internationally recognized peer-reviewed journal, leading experts in HIV/AIDS research have warned that failure to meet a pledge for universal access to HIV therapy and funding cuts . . . [more]

Rural family physicians twice as likely to accept new patients as those in larger cities
Internationally educated medical graduates accepting more new patients than Canadian-educated medical graduates

Comparing health care quality, access and patient satisfaction across Canada

Ottawa, July 9, 2010 - Family physicians working in rural areas and small towns were more likely to be accepting new patients than their urban counterparts, according to a new report released on July 8 by the Canadian Institute for Health Information . . . . . . [more]

Regina, July 9, 2010 - A faculty member at the University of Regina has released a national study comparing the performance records of a select number of health regions from across the country. The indicators examined are quality of care, patient access . . . [more]

HIV Prevention Strategy Key to Curbing Epidemic and Cutting Long-Term Treatment Costs
First Comprehensive Economic Study Finds $900-Million Benefit For Expanding HAART Coverage to 75% Over 30 Years in B.C.

Study reveals Canadians living with lung cancer are too often stigmatized
1 in 5 Canadians are less sympathetic because of smoking link

Vancouver, July 8, 2010 - Increasing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) treatment for people with HIV/AIDS will provide significant cost savings over a relatively short period of time, according to a formal economic analysis led by researchers . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 8, 2010 - Canadian lung cancer patients are likely to suffer significant stigma due to the disease's link to smoking, a connection that may impact the care and treatment patients receive. According to a 16-country survey carried out by . . . [more]

The Hearing Foundation of Canada Announces New Board and Advisory Council Members

Nova Scotia - Web-based Tool to Improve Cancer Patient Care

Toronto, July 7, 2010 - The Hearing Foundation of Canada (THFC) announces the appointment of a new Chair, Board of Directors, Member and Advisory Council Member.

�I am thrilled that John Pepperell is taking over the role of Chairman, Board . . . . . . [more]

July 7, 2010 - Nova Scotia cancer patients will receive improved care as a result of a web-based tool to enhance the quality and consistency of surgical reporting.

Web Surgical Medical Reports (WebSMR), is being piloted in three sites . . . [more]

PharmaTrust to Use the Ontario Telemedicine Network to Expand Access to Pharmacy Services for Ontarians

Excellent results for IRCM researchers in the CIHR competition

Oakville, July 7, 2010 - PharmaTrust, makers of the world's leading remote prescription drug dispensing technology, has signed an agreement with the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) that will enable OTN's Members, including hospitals, to integrate . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 7, 2010 - The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have awarded operating grants for the March 2010 competition. Eight researchers from the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montr�al (IRCM) are recipients, with a total of nine . . . [more]

Mount Sinai Hospital scientists uncover important clues in the biology of stem cells
Discovery will advance stem cell technologies worldwide and promote the development of new regenerative medicines

New data provides additional support confirming CERVARIX� demonstrated protection against HPV type 45, linked with the most aggressive form of cervical cancer

Toronto, July 6, 2010 - Mount Sinai Hospital researchers including Drs. Andras Nagy and Jeff Wrana have discovered new insights into the genesis of stem cells, which will improve the efficiency of stem cell creation for use in tissue regeneration and . . . . . . [more]

Mississauga, July 6, 2010 - The end-of-study results of the largest efficacy trial of a cervical cancer vaccine presented at a major international congress provides additional support confirming that CERVARIX� demonstrated protection against human papillomavirus . . . [more]

Canadian Diabetes Association leads the fight with new President and CEO
Association welcomes Michael Cloutier as new President and CEO

Rural Doctors Call for Better Rural Health

Toronto, July 6, 2010 - On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Diabetes Association, Beau Zahrai, Chair, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cloutier to the position of President and CEO effective July 5, 2010.

"We . . . . . . [more]

Shawville, July 6, 2010 - Today (July 6) a study published in the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine, found that one in 7 (14%) of rural physicians planned to move from their communities within the next 2 years. Given that we already know that physicians . . . [more]

Infoway Certification Services expands to include Diagnostic Imaging, Drug Information Systems
'Infoway Certified' assures products meet pan-Canadian standards

Health Council of Canada applauds B.C. plans for primary health care reform

Toronto, July 6, 2010 - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) has added diagnostic imaging and drug information systems to its pre-implementation Certification Services. Health information technology vendors can now receive certification for seven classes . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 6, 2010 - The Health Council of Canada applauds the British Columbia Ministry of Health Services and the B.C. Medical Association on their June 24, 2010 announcement of $137 million toward integrated primary and community care that will . . . [more]

Generic drug industry tries desperately to protect an indefensible business model in Quebec

Government of Canada improves access to health care for newcomer families in Mississauga

Ottawa, July 5, 2010 - Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) responded to assertions by the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) that the Government of Quebec's support for the brand-name drug industry is detrimental, . . . . . . [more]

Mississauga, July 5, 2010 - Immigrant families will have better access to health care services at Credit Valley Hospital thanks to funding announced on June 29 by Member of Parliament Bob Dechert on behalf of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism . . . [more]

Cancer Care Navigator program to continue as partnership

Kamloops Sterilization Unit to Get $750,000

Whitehorse, July 5, 2010 - Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart and Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) Board of Trustees chair Craig Tuton announced they will partner to continue the Cancer Care Navigator program out of Whitehorse General Hospital.

Until . . . . . . [more]

Kamloops, July 5, 2010 - The Province is providing immediate funding for Interior Health to purchase new sterilization equipment items and enable detailed planning to determine the scope and final cost of a new and expanded central sterilization department . . . [more]

Canada still one of world�s largest exporter of Chrysotile asbestos - National health organizations are calling on governments to ban the use and export of asbestos

Pfizer Global Research and Development joins forces with Ontario cancer researchers and contributes $6 million to combat colon cancer

Ottawa, July 5, 2010 - The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA), the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the National Specialty Society for Community Medicine (NSSCM) are calling on the federal and provincial governments to stop mining of asbestos . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 17, 2009 - Pfizer Global Research and Development is joining forces with researchers in Ontario to discover and validate new targets for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. The announcement was made by Minister . . . [more]

Aboriginal Nurses concerned about impact of H1N1 on First Nations, M�tis and Inuit people at high health risk

Medicago's Avian flu pandemic vaccine achieves 100% protection in a lethal challenge study in ferrets
Company successfully completes final preclinical studies with pandemic flu vaccine

Ottawa, July 17, 2009 - In response to the World Health Organization's announcement that all nations need to set priorities for the H1N1 vaccine as the pandemic is deemed unstoppable, the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (A.N.A.C.) wants to highlight . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, July 17, 2009 - Medicago Inc. (TSX-V: MDG) a biotechnology company focused on developing highly effective and affordable vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), announced that it has reached . . . [more]

New study finds �delinquent behavior among boys contagious�
20-year investigation from Universit� de Montr�al and University of Genoa researchers

We Care Home Health Services Recognized as Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program
Global Information Technology Awards Foundation Pays Tribute to Individuals And Organization That Use Information Technology To Benefit Society

Montreal, July 17, 2009 - Impulsive boys with inadequate supervision, poor families and deviant friends are more likely to commit criminal acts that land them in juvenile court, according to a new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 17, 2009 - We Care Home Health Services has been recognized as a Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program.This year�s Honorees were commemorated during the 21st Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening on June 1, 2009 in . . . [more]

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Introduced

Thank you and bravo! - Quebec Government Launches Universal New Born Hearing Screening Program

Montreal, July 17, 2009 - The Association of Pediatricians of Quebec welcomes the action taken by the Minist�re de la Sant� et des Services sociaux (MSSS) to recognize the need for a universal newborn hearing screening program for Quebec, as well as the . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 17, 2009 - The Quebec Coalition for Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) profoundly thanks M Yves Bolduc, the Quebec Minister for Health and Social Services and Mme Lise Th�riault, the Quebec Minister for Social Services who announced . . . [more]

Amorfix Launches Alzheimer's Amyloid Test at Scientific Conference in Vienna
Test Can Quantitatively Measure Amyloid Months Earlier Than Current Microscopic Approach

Canada's Pathologists Unveil New Measures to Improve Patient Care

Toronto, July 16, 2009 - Amorfix Life Sciences, a company focused on treatments and diagnostics for brain wasting diseases is presenting a paper at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD2009) entitled "A(4): An Ultrasensitive Method . . . . . . [more]

Halifax, July 16, 2009 - The Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) wrapped up its 60th annual meeting in Halifax on July 15 by introducing three measures to ensure that patients receive the best possible health care. These recommendations on testing . . . [more]

OneTouch� Ping� Glucose Management System Approved by Health Canada
Animas Announces Approval of Unique Integrated Meter/Pump System with Remote Insulin Delivery Capabilities and Compatible Software

The Montreal Heart Institute�s Interventional Cardiology Symposium: An Annual Event That Draws International Interest

Vancouver, July 16, 2009 - Animas Corporation announced the approval of its OneTouchPing� Glucose Management System by Health Canada. OneTouch Ping is the first full-feature insulin pump that wirelessly communicates with a blood glucose meter-remote. Using . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 16, 2009 - From June 18 to 20, 2009, the 18th Interventional Cardiology Symposium was held at the Centaur Theatre in Montreal under the aegis of the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI). Taking part in the event were more than 600 cardiologists, . . . [more]

All Ontario hospitals now filmless; another step towards comprehensive ehealth system achieved

Cytochroma initiates pharmacokinetic study of CTAP101 Capsules in chronic kidney disease patients

Toronto, July 16, 2009 - For the first time in Ontario's history, all 148 hospitals are now able to produce and share filmless diagnostic images including x-rays, CT scans and MRIs within their facilities using picture archiving and communications technology.

West . . . . . . [more]

Markham, July 16, 2009 - Cytochroma announced the initiation of a pharmacokinetic study of CTAP101 Capsules in patients with vitamin D insufficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) and stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD).

"Vitamin . . . [more]

Oncolytics Biotech� Inc. Research Collaborators Present Glioma Reovirus Research at ASV Annual Meeting

Accumetrics' VerifyNow� P2Y12 Test Provides Physicians With Information to Assess a Patient's Response to Newly-Approved Prasugrel (Effient�)

Calgary, July 16, 2009 - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (TSX: ONC, NASDAQ: ONCY) announced that a poster presentation by Dr. Jacqueline Parker et al. entitled "Anti-Tumor Activity of Reovirus is Synergistically Enhanced in Combination with Temozolomide and . . . . . . [more]

San Diego, July 15, 2009 - With the recent FDA approval of the new P2Y12 inhibitor, prasugrel (Effient), Accumetrics, Inc. announces that its VerifyNow P2Y12 Test is not only able to assess response to Plavix , but also its newly approved competitor, Effient. . . . [more]

Wyeth's Prevenar 13 Receives First Approval
Chile Grants First Approval of Prevenar 13 for the Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease in Infants and Children

Ontario Support for Recommended PET Scans Funding Would Reduce Isotope Supply Crisis

Collegeville, July 15, 2009 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth, announced on July 14 that the Chilean Ministry of Health, MINSAL (Ministerio de Salud), has become the first government agency to approve Prevenar 13 Valent, (Pneumococcal Conjugate . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 15, 2009 - The OANM calls upon the Ontario Government for appropriate funding to begin insuring PET Scans in Ontario. PET technology would quickly reduce the dependency on traditional medical isotopes that are in short supply and increase . . . [more]

Class action lawsuit involving waiting periods for radiotherapy treatment of breast cancer: a settlement is reached

Ontario Government Funds Supportive Housing for Healthier Communities

Montreal, July 14, 2009 - An agreement in principle was reached on May 15th last between Ms. Anahit Cilinger and the Hospitals involved in a class action lawsuit relating to waiting periods for receiving radiotherapy treatments following a conservative . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 14, 2009 - The South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is pleased to announce 16 units to be established in 2009/10 to help people living with addictions increase stability and security in their lives and to reduce pressure on . . . [more]

New Brain Tumour Research Made Possible Through $1.4 Million Fundraising Campaign

Niagara Region Public Health Nurses' Contract Ratified

Fredericton, July 14, 2009 - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is celebrating the announcement of $1.4 million raised by over 4,500 participants at 22 Spring Sprint walk-a-thon events held across the country this past spring. Funds raised through annual . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 13, 2009 - A new three-year collective agreement between the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) public health nurses and the Regional Municipality of Niagara Public Health Unit has been ratified by both parties.

The 154 registered . . . [more]

Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Sign Licensing Agreement for Urocidin�

Berlin Heart Announces Restructuring of Management

Belleville and Chadds Ford, July 13, 2009 - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. jointly announced on July 10 that Endo has licensed from Bioniche the exclusive rights to develop and market Urocidin� in the U.S. with an option for global rights. Urocidin . . . . . . [more]

Berlin, July 13, 2009 - Ulrich Stroeher, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Berlin Heart announced on July 10 that Dr. Johannes Mueller is leaving the general management of the company on 30 September 2009.

Dr. Mueller belongs to the company's . . . [more]

Epilepsy Canada funds $118,000 towards research
Announcing the award winners for the 2009 research grants competition

An innovative study at the Research Institute of the MUHC has brought us closer to an explanation for Crohn's disease

Toronto, July 10, 2009 - Epilepsy is a chronic disorder affecting the lives of more than 1/100 Canadians. For many of these people, research offers hope for better treatments and improved lives. Epilepsy Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the results . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 10, 2009 - Twenty-five per cent of Crohn's disease patients have a mutation in what is called the NOD2 gene, but it is not precisely known how this mutation influences the disease. The latest study by Dr. Marcel Behr, of the Research Institute . . . [more]

University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Telehealth Model Cuts Re-Admission for Heart Failure by 54%

ratiopharm Canada wins important patent legal battle with Pfizer
Decision could potentially lead to millions in savings for Canadians

Ottawa, July 10, 2009 - A Canadian one-of-a-kind home telehealth monitoring program developed by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has cut hospital readmission by 54% for heart failure patients. The program has also been shown to save . . . . . . [more]

Mississauga, July 10, 2009 - ratiopharm Canada is pleased to announce that it has won a five-year legal battle against Pfizer to allow the marketing of Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc�) by Canadian generic manufacturers. ratiopharm was the first company to . . . [more]

Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) Announces the 2009 Award Winners

Increase in use of antipsychotic drugs among Canadian seniors
CIHI study shows use of antipsychotic drugs among seniors continuing to grow but at a slower rate

Ottawa, July 10, 2009 - The Canadian Dermatology Association announced the award winners at the President's Banquet held during the 84th Annual Conference in Vancouver on July 4, 2009. The CDA honoured seven winners in the media, industry, not for profit, . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 10, 2009 - The proportion of Canadian seniors submitting claims for antipsychotics increased to 5.0% in 2006-2007, from 4.3% in 2001-2002, after adjustment was made for population aging, according to a study released on July 9 by the Canadian . . . [more]

Opsens receives grant from NRC-IRAP to develop new medical device

Cancer View Canada connects Canadians to best available cancer resources and services
Includes first-ever centralized online access to information about cancer clinical trials across Canada

Quebec, July 9, 2009 - Opsens Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded a $498,500 grant from the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program ("NRC-IRAP").

Opsens will use the financial assistance to develop its own . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 9, 2009 - People affected by cancer and those who work to control the disease now have a single online place to access Canada's leading cancer resources and services, and to connect to each other. Cancer View Canada, a new online community . . . [more]

UCB Pharma appoints Anne de Cassini as General Manager, Canada

Knowing Stroke Signs Saves Lives

Burlington, July 9, 2009 - UCB Pharma Canada Inc. announced the appointment of Anne de Cassini to the position of General Manager. In her new role, Ms. de Cassini will be responsible for leading UCB�s Canadian operations, with a focus on helping drive . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 9, 2009 - Knowing and responding immediately to the warning signs of stroke can significantly improve the odds of survival and recovery.

To help Nova Scotians recognize such potentially life-saving cues, the province, Heart and . . . [more]

MUHC forms strategic relationship with Medical.MD so that Quebecers are first to be empowered with health and wellness tools
300 subscribers wanted for beta test of personal electronic health record

CAMH combines genetics with brain imaging to personalize treatment for mental illness and addictions
New Initiative builds on $2.8M from Canada Foundation for Innovation

Montreal, July 9, 2009 - The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) announced its strategic relationship with Quebec-wholly-owned Medical.MD to provide Quebecers with MedforYou, a personal electronic health record, launching simultaneously a call for . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 8, 2009 - People struggling with a serious mental disorder and their treating physicians have long hoped for a time when they can know in advance how an individual will respond to medication.

This month, the Centre for Addiction . . . [more]

AEterna Zentaris: New Data Published on its Ghrelin Antagonist Compound, AEZS-123 (JMV2959), Supports its Use in Alcohol Addiction
Data published in July 7, 2009 Issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

2009: Immunotec announces important clinical research initiative: New study to be launched with the goal of improving the quality of the aging process

Qu�bec City, July 8, 2009 - AEterna Zentaris Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine therapy and oncology, announced on July 7 publication in the renowned American scientific journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 8, 2009 - Immunotec Inc. announced on July 7 that the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) - a division of Health Canada responsible for evaluating the safety, efficacy and quality of natural health products (NHPs) - granted authorization . . . [more]

Government of Canada Approves a New Source of Medical Isotopes

N.B. - Additional beds, medical education rural training site open in Caraquet

Ottawa, July 8, 2009 - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, announced on July 6 the approval of a new source of the medical isotope Iodine-131 (I-131) to treat thyroid cancer in Canada.

Health Canada has authorized Draximage . . . . . . [more]

Caraquet, July 8, 2009 - Patients and medical students in the Caraquet area now have improved services at the Enfant-J�sus RHSJ� Hospital. Eight new medical beds, four palliative-care beds and a medical education rural training site were officially opened . . . [more]

Study results on memory and cognition benefits of natural health product Vivimind� are published in peer-reviewed journal

Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine selects Dr. Yves H�bert as new President
Dr. Yves Hebert to take Office Following the XVII World Congress on Aesthetic Medicine in Vancouver

Laval, July 8, 2009 - OVOS Natural Health Inc. is proud to announce that the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, the peer-reviewed journal of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society, has published results outlining the beneficial effects . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 8, 2009 - Dr. Yves H�bert, one of Canada's leading doctors of aesthetic medicine will begin his three-year tenure as President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine (CAAM) on July 19th, 2009, during the annual general meeting . . . [more]

Health Quality Council of Alberta releases its first annual Measuring & Monitoring for Success report

B.C. Clinics Fast-Track Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Calgary, July 8, 2009 - The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) released its first annual report examining quality measurement in Alberta's health care system. Measuring & Monitoring for Success showcases selected and proposed examples of the power . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, July 7, 2009 - Women across the Lower Mainland are now able to visit one of four rapid-access breast cancer diagnosis pilot clinics to quickly catch potential cases of breast cancer, thanks to a $5-million investment from the Province�s Lower . . . [more]

Toronto researcher's discovery points to a new treatment avenue for acute myeloid leukemia

Canada joins international effort to provide access to health research
PubMed Central repository will open new pathway to Canadian health research

Toronto, July 7, 2009 - Dr. John Dick, Senior Scientist at the Ontario Cancer Institute, the research arm of Princess Margaret Hospital, co-led a multinational team that has developed the first leukemia therapy that targets a protein, CD123, on the . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 7, 2009 - Accelerating the development of discoveries and innovations and facilitating their adoption through free and open access to research findings. This is the aim of an important new initiative that will provide researchers and knowledge . . . [more]

Canadians left confused and overwhelmed after receiving potentially life-threatening diagnosis
Rexall encourages diabetes sufferers to visit their pharmacist in-person and gain sound advice with the new Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit

BELLUS Health Announces Exploratory Results in Peer-Reviewed Publication Reveal Tramiprosate Slows Atrophy of Brain Hippocampus with Preliminary Evidence of Beneficial Effect on Cognition
Tramiprosate North American Phase III Clinical Study Results Published in Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging

Mississauga, July 7, 2009 - Over 40 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, such as diabetes, feel confused or overwhelmed after leaving their doctor's office, shows a Leger Marketing survey commissioned by the Rexall family of . . . . . . [more]

Laval, July 7, 2009 - BELLUS Health Inc. announces that the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, the journal of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society, has published results showing that tramiprosate (homotaurine) slows the loss of volume . . . [more]

Sod-turning held for nursing home and community health centre in Rexton

ImmunoVaccine Technologies to Develop Pseudomonas Vaccine from Yokohama City University

Rexton, July 7, 2009 - Construction of a $9.2-million nursing home and a $4.5-million community health centre is underway in Rexton. Premier Shawn Graham, Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty, and Rexton Mayor David Hanson participated in a sod-turning . . . . . . [more]

Halifax, July 7, 2009 - ImmunoVaccine Technologies Inc. (IVT), a vaccine development company, announced that it has entered an agreement with Public University Corporation Yokohama City University (YCU) to review a Pseudomonas aeruginosa vaccine, with . . . [more]

Beyond emotion: Depression creates disconnect for Canadians at home, with friends and in the workplace
National survey finds functional impairment due to depression negatively impacts Canadians' relationships and work performance

New cardiovascular resource to improve diabetes outcomes
Canadian Diabetes Association arms Healthcare Professionals and Patients with latest resources based on Clinical Practice Guidelines

Toronto, July 7, 2009 - A new national survey on depression reveals that despite their impact on a person's daily life, disabling functional symptoms - difficulty concentrating or making decisions, lack of motivation and loss of interest or pleasure . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 7, 2009 - Around the world, diabetes currently affects 246 million people and is expected to affect 380 million by 2025. By 2010, more than 3 million Canadians will have diabetes and that number will continue to grow by nearly 550 people . . . [more]

Doctor Training Supported at Lions Gate Hospital

Doctor Training Supported at Richmond Hospital

North Vancouver, July 6, 2009 - The Province will invest more than $225,000 for renovations at Lions Gate Hospital to support medical education.

�Through the innovative development of an integrated, provincewide delivery model for medical education, . . . . . . [more]

Richmond, July 6, 2009 - The Province will invest more than $350,000 for renovations at Richmond Hospital to support medical school education.

�To increase access to education and, ultimately, public access to physicians across B.C., the Province . . . [more]

Law Commission of Ontario Launches Project On the Law and Persons with Disabilities

PEI Family Medicine Residency Program Officially Launched � Five Residents Begin Training in the Province

Toronto, July 6, 2009 - The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) launched a public consultation on the law as it affects persons with disabilities on July 3. This public consultation is the first stage of a major project that is expected to develop a new . . . . . . [more]

Prince Edward Island, July 6, 2009 - The province announced on July 3 that five family medicine residents have officially started their two-year training program on the Island.

�This is a very exciting day for the Island medical community and for all Islanders,� . . . [more]

Alberta Health Services Board approves 2009/10 budget

Registered Nurses Respond to Alberta Health Services Budget

Calgary, July 3, 2009 - The Board of Alberta Health Services approved a 2009/10 budget on June 30 aimed at ensuring access, quality and sustainability of health care services for Albertans within the context of escalating health costs.

The . . . . . . [more]

Edmonton, July 3, 2009 - The Alberta Health Services budget announced on June 30 has serious implications for the care Albertans will be able to receive from their health care system, according to the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

"Alberta . . . [more]

MaRS Innovation selects Diabetic Wound Healing Technology from The University of Toronto as its second commercialization opportunity

Towards an action plan to build capacity for nursing and midwifery education in the CARICOM region

Toronto, July 2, 2009 - MaRS Innovation and The University of Toronto (U of T) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement to collaboratively commercialize a novel sustained release formulation of nitric oxide (NO) for applications . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 2, 2009 - The Nursing and Midwifery workforce represents a vital component of the global health workforce, and its sustainability is a critical issue. To address this issue, nursing and midwifery education plays a key role in mentoring . . . [more]

Lloydminster Hospital Joins Provincial System That Will Improve Access to Digital Imaging Services

Intelligent Hospital Systems Receives International Award for Innovative Technology Benefiting Society

Saskatchewan, July 2, 2009 - Patients in Prairie North Health Region will benefit from reduced waits and improved service with the establishment of a secure computer system for the storage, retrieval and display of diagnostic images such as X-rays and CT . . . . . . [more]

Winnipeg, July 2, 2009 - Winnipeg-based medical device company Intelligent Hospital Systems (IH Systems) was awarded the 21st Century Achievement Award during the Computerworld Honors Program Awards Gala on June 1, 2009 in Washington D.C. IH Systems . . . [more]

Medicago's vaccine candidate against novel influenza A (H1N1) virus immunogenic in mice

Medicago to Present at the Next Generation Vaccines 2008 Conference

Quebec City, July 2, 2009 - Medicago Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing highly effective and affordable vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), announced on June 30 that it has received . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, July 18, 2008 - Medicago Inc. announced on July 17 that it will be presenting an overview of its development of vaccines generated from plant-made Virus-Like Particles and unique technology platform at the Next Generation Vaccines 2008 Conference, . . . [more]

BioMS Medical's relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis trial receives positive review from Data Safety Monitoring Board

FDA accepts Labopharm's response for once-daily tramadol as complete Class 2 response
FDA Assigns PDUFA Date of January 2, 2009

Edmonton, July 18, 2008 - BioMS Medical Corp., a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), announced on July 17 that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the Company's phase II MINDSET-01 trial of MBP8298 (dirucotide) . . . . . . [more]

Laval, July 18, 2008 - Labopharm Inc. announced on July 17 that the response that it submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 2, 2008, including the additional analysis of existing data as suggested by the Agency, has been accepted . . . [more]

NL Invests an Additional $3 Million into Prescription Drug Program

Nurses tell Premier to protect health and forgo trade agreements

Newfoundland & Labrador, July 18, 2008 - A $3.3 million investment by the Provincial Government will see seven new prescription medications added to the provincial formulary of the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) and easier access for three . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 18, 2008 - As Canada's premiers gather this week for their annual meeting, Ontario's nurses are urging Premier Dalton McGuinty to resist signing on to inter-provincial trade agreements that weaken health, safety and labour standards.

Wendy . . . [more]

Gene therapy research in developing world raises ethical red flags: experts
Early-stage tests in low- and middle-income countries must address local needs, McGill and Carnegie Mellon ethicists argue

Saskatchewan - Needle Exchange Program to be Reviewed

Montreal, July 18, 2008 - Early stage gene therapy clinical trials are recruiting patients from the developing world, providing medically deprived populations access to interventions that show promise but have largely unknown effects in humans. According . . . . . . [more]

Saskatchewan, July 18, 2008 - Health Minister Don McMorris has launched an independent review of Saskatchewan's Needle Exchange Program to ensure the program is meeting its objectives of service delivery and accountability. The review will be finalized by . . . [more]

Ministry of Health supports new alcohol and drug facility in Regina

US Patent for Rapid Test Method and Technology Platform Awarded to MedMira

Saskatchewan, July 18, 2008 - The Ministry of Health will be providing $5.1 million in capital funding and $1.25 million in annual operating funding to the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region in support of a new brief and social detoxification centre to be located . . . . . . [more]

Halifax, July 17, 2008 - MedMira Inc., ("MedMira") (TSX Venture: MIR, NASDAQ: MMIRF), a developer and marketer of rapid diagnostics, announced that it received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its rapid flow-through . . . [more]

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Enters Collaboration Agreement with UC San Diego in Liver Disease
Raptor to Support Phase 2a Clinical Trial at UCSD

World's Top 20 Pharmaceutical Companies Deploy Revolutionary H-Cube� From ThalesNano Inc.

Novato, July 17, 2008 - Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. ("Raptor" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTP), announced the execution of a collaboration agreement (the "Agreement") with the University of California, San Diego ("UCSD") to include a Phase . . . . . . [more]

London, July 17, 2008 - ThalesNano Inc. announced, that within three years from the original introduction of its H-Cube product, 20 out of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies have introduced and adopted the technology.

The H-Cube� Continuous-flow . . . [more]

Teen smokers struggle to kick the habit; most want to quit and can�t
New study from the Universit� de Montr�al and funded by the Canadian Cancer Society

Canada's Pathologists Unveil Action Plan

Montreal, July 17, 2008 - Most teenagers who smoke cigarettes make repeated attempts to quit but most are unsuccessful, according to new research from the Universit� de Montr�al and funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.

�The study found that . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 17, 2008 - The Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) wrapped up its annual meeting in Ottawa on July 16 with the release of a five-point plan to ensure Canada has the highest quality laboratory services.

"Canada's medical . . . [more]

Nova Scotia - Diagnostic Imaging Suite Unveiled

N.B. - Applications now being accepted for health bursaries

Nova Scotia, July 17, 2008 - Nova Scotians with serious illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer�s, and diseases of the heart will no longer have to leave the province to get a sophisticated and potentially life-saving medical test.

Nova Scotia's first . . . . . . [more]

Fredericton, July 17, 2008 - Online applications aimed at recruiting allied health professionals are now being accepted for the 2008-09 New Brunswick Health Bursary Program, Health Minister Michael Murphy announced on July 16.

"This bursary program, . . . [more]

Genetic cause of innate resistance to HIV/AIDS
MUHC and CHUM researchers demonstrate how two specific genes are involved in an innate resistance to HIV infection

Government of Canada Announces Post-Market Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network

Montreal, July 17, 2008 - Some people may be naturally resistant to infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The results of a study conducted by Dr. Nicole Bernard of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) bring us . . . . . . [more]

Winnipeg, July 16, 2008 - Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced that the Government . . . [more]

Good news for eligible albertans living with debilitating skin condition
Province of Alberta grants special coverage of Enbrel� (etanercept) for the treatment of severe psoriasis

Collaboration between Laurentian University and University of Toronto to further health research
Enrolment in Summer Institute in Research Methods exceeds expectations

Calgary, July 16, 2008 - For those who qualify for reimbursement, Alberta Health and Wellness has granted special authorization coverage of ENBREL to adult patients with severe, debilitating psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent skin disorder . . . . . . [more]

Sudbury, July 16, 2008 - Enrolment in the inaugural Summer Institute in Research Methods has exceeded expectations, with 24 participants confirmed for the intensive five-day program. Participants include PhD and Master�s students and research staff from . . . [more]

Edmonton EMS first paramedics in Canada to use Segways
Devices allow for faster emergency response in large crowds

Medicago to evaluate establishment of a pandemic vaccine production facility in France in collaboration with Genopole d'Evry in Paris

Edmonton, July 16, 2008 - Paramedics zipping around on Segways during the Capital EX parade won�t technically be part of the show, but they will likely attract a lot of attention.

�People aren�t used to seeing paramedics on Segways, but when . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, July 16, 2008 - Medicago Inc. (TSX-V: MDG) announced that it will conduct a feasibility study in collaboration with Genopole biopark, in Evry, for the establishment of a vaccine production facility in France. Medicago has obtained a grant from . . . [more]

Culture and Depression: New data may help doctors more accurately diagnose patients

Survey finds growing concern about the impact of mental health issues in the workplace but lack of awareness in the Executive Suite

Toronto, July 16, 2008 - The expectation that East-Asian people emphasize physical symptoms of depression (e.g. headaches, poor appetite or aches/pains in the body) is widely acknowledged, yet the few available empirical studies report mixed data on . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 16, 2008 - A survey of over 450 Canadian organizations conducted by Mercer in conjunction with The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) found that mental health issues are a growing concern for employers. Almost . . . [more]

MedX� Announces Agreement with Technology4Medicine To Expand Product Distribution in the U.S. Market
Technology4Medicine to have exclusive U.S. distribution rights for MedX lasers in the dental, dermatology, plastic surgery and anti-aging markets; MedX will continue direct distribution for the U.S. Rehabilitation Market

P.E.I. - Two Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nurses Win National Awards

Mississauga, July 16, 2008 - MedX Health Corp. announced on July 15 an exclusive distribution agreement with Technology4Medicine, a newly formed laser company based in San Clemente, CA, for the U.S. dental, dermatology, plastic surgery and anti-aging markets. . . . . . . [more]

Charlottetown, July 16, 2008 - Marion Clark, director of nursing, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and Hillsborough Hospital, and Audrey Fraser, associate director of nursing education, QEH, have been awarded the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Centennial . . . [more]

Cardiome Announces Positive Phase 2b Results For Oral Vernakalant

Echo Therapeutics Announces Publication of Positive Clinical Data for its Symphony Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology

Vancouver July 15, 2008 - Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME / TSX: COM) announced positive clinical results from its 90-day Phase 2b study of vernakalant (oral). The final analysis demonstrated statistically significant efficacy for the patient group . . . . . . [more]

Franklin, July 15, 2008 - Echo Therapeutics (OTC Bulletin Board: ECTE) announced publication of results from three pilot clinical studies of its Symphony Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring (tCGM) System in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. . . . [more]

Current Healthcare System Not Meeting Needs For a Third of Canadians
More than half open to trying alternative and natural therapies before a more traditional approach

OncoGenex receives completed Special Protocol Assessment for primary registration study of lead drug candidate OGX-011

Toronto, July 15, 2008 - Seventy per cent of Canadians believe prescription medications are prescribed more often than necessary and one third does not believe the Canadian healthcare system meets their needs, says a recent Leger Marketing study.

But . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, July 15, 2008 - OncoGenex Technologies Inc. announced that the company has reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the design of a Phase 3 registration trial of OGX-011, its lead product candidate targeting hormone . . . [more]

New Report: Big Pharma Breaks R&D Spending Promise to Canadians for Seventh Consecutive Year
Only two per cent of Canadian sales directed to new medicine discovery

World's top microbe experts gather in Halifax
"Tree of Life" project a window into massive, invisible microbial world

Toronto, July 15, 2008 - For the seventh consecutive year, brand-name drug companies have broken their promise to spend at least 10 per cent of their Canadian sales on research and development in Canada, according to the recently released annual report . . . . . . [more]

Halifax, July 15, 2008 - This weekend, the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and the Tula Foundation will host a bustling collaboration zone for microbe experts. More than 50 leading researchers from Japan, Scotland, Switzerland, Australia, . . . [more]

Recruitment Success Means More Family Physicians for Newfoundland and Labrador

Ontario Appoints Expert Panel On Infertility And Adoption
McGuinty Government Helping Prospective Parents

Newfoundland and Labrador, July 14, 2008 - Ongoing recruitment efforts for physicians by the province are netting big results for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. On July 11, the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Health and Community Services, provided . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 14, 2008 - Ontario has appointed an expert panel on fertility treatment and adoption to help find solutions for people who are trying to start or expand a family.

The panel will recommend ways to help make both fertility treatment . . . [more]

Patients' group applauds Ontario's establishment of expert infertility and adoption panel

GE donates CT Scanner to Whistler Health Care Centre

Toronto, July 14, 2008 - The Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC), the national body representing Canadians with infertility, applauds the Government of Ontario, Premier Dalton McGuinty and Minister Deb Matthews' decision to establish the . . . . . . [more]

Whistler, July 14, 2008 - The Sea to Sky Corridor received a $1.4 million Olympic legacy this week with the announcement that GE was donating a new 64-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner to be located in the Whistler Health Care Centre.

A . . . [more]

Manitoba - Construction begins on $5-million Portage Hospital emergency room redevelopment

P.E.I. - Two new physicians to Pathology Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Portage La Prairie, July 14, 2008 - Construction is now underway on a $5-million expansion and redevelopment of the emergency room at the Portage District General Hospital, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced on July 11.

�The Portage ER is one of . . . . . . [more]

Charlottetown, July 14, 2008 - The Department of Health is pleased to announce two new physicians have been recruited to the Pathology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).

�We are very pleased to welcome two new specialists to the province,� . . . [more]

B.C. - Further support for international medical graduates

Expansion of Nunavut Nursing Program

Victoria, July 11, 2008 - Government is working with internationally educated medical graduates to find ways to make the best use of their medical training and skills within the provincial health-care system, said Health Services Minister George Abbott. . . . . . . [more]

Iqaluit, July 11, 2008 - Minister of Health and Social Services Leona Aglukkaq announced the expansion of the Nunavut Arctic College Nursing program, as part of the Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategy, and commitment to home-grown nurses.

�The . . . [more]

Nunavut - New Nurse Compensation and Benefit Package

Bone experts publish practice guidelines on bisphosphonate therapy

Iqaluit, July 11, 2008 - In support of the Nunavut Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategy, Minister of Health and Social Services Leona Aglukkaq is pleased to announce the new compensation and benefits package for front-line nurses and certified nursing . . . . . . [more]

Hamilton, July 11, 2008 - Practice guidelines published in the journal Canadian Family Physician provide reassurance for Canadians with osteoporosis being treated with or about to be treated with an oral or intravenous bisphosphonate.

�Reports . . . [more]

Noveko Inc. Obtains CE Marking for its Noveko� Antimicrobial Face Masks
A key milestone has just been achieved toward marketing Noveko� antimicrobial face masks in the European Economic Space countries

Sosei Announces Completion of Phase III Trial for NorLevo�

Montreal, July 11, 2008 - Noveko International Inc. is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Noveko Inc., which develops biomedical and environmental products derived from its patented antimicrobial filtration technology (Noveko� antimicrobial face . . . . . . [more]

Tokyo, July 11, 2008 - Sosei Group Corporation ("Sosei"; TSE Mothers Index: 4565), the biopharmaceutical company, announced on July 10 the completion of a Japanese Phase III clinical trial for the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) SOH-075 (NorLevo�). . . . [more]

National Sun Survey results released
Young people spend most time in sun with least protection

William Osler Health Centre Doctor Wins Prestigious Medical Awards
Chief of Family Medicine at Osler wins two prestigious medical awards

Toronto, July 11, 2008 - Young people are spending the most time in the sun and are least likely to be protected from overexposure to the sun, according to a national survey funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.

"These results are disheartening. . . . . . . [more]

Brampton/Etobicoke, July 11, 2008 - Dr. Frank Martino, Chief of Family Medicine at William Osler Health Centre, has been named Family Physician of the Year for Southern Ontario Region by the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Of the five regional winners, he . . . [more]

Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital receives highest certification in stem cell transplantation

SaskTel and Alcatel-Lucent launch LifeStat� Remote Monitoring and Health Management enabling effective management of chronic illnesses

Montreal, July 11, 2008 - Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (MRH) has been recognized for its cutting-edge expertise in stem cell transplantation, as it has just attained the world's most rigorous certification in this field.

Awarded by the Foundation . . . . . . [more]

Saskatchewan and Paris, July 11, 2008 - SaskTel and Alcatel-Lucent announced on July 10 the launch of LifeStat Remote Monitoring and Health Management, a service that records and transmits daily blood glucose and blood pressure readings, automatically creating confidential, . . . [more]

Contract awarded for Kingston General Hospital redevelopment project

The AQDM launches an awareness campaign to put a stop to unnecessary blindness
The AQDM supports the need for prevention and treatment of the leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration

Toronto, July 11, 2008 - Infrastructure Ontario and Kingston General Hospital (KGH) announced on July 10 that they have signed a contract with PCL Constructors Canada Inc. to build and finance the hospital's redevelopment project.

The building . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 10, 2008 - The Association qu�b�coise de la d�g�n�rescence maculaire (AQDM) is launching with the support of the Quebec government a campaign to prevent Quebecers from succumbing to preventable blindness. This well-timed announcement was . . . [more]

St Mary's Hospital Centre granted its university-affiliated hospital (CHAU) status by the minist�re de la Sant� et des Services sociaux

Six in ten aging canadian boomers experienced short term memory loss in the past year
�Not all memory problems are Alzheimer�s disease�

Montreal, July 10, 2008 - Raymond Bachand, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade and minister responsible for the Montreal area and MNA of Outremont, visited St Mary's Hospital Center on July 9 to officially announce, on behalf . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 10, 2008 - Findings from a recent survey on Age Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI) showed that 6 in 10 (58%) aging Canadian boomers have experienced short-term memory loss over the past year, with 7 in 10 (68%) noting that they are very . . . [more]

Best Doctors to Provide Improved Quality Healthcare to Canadian Members of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l
More than 2,400 pilots and their families will receive access to unique medical diagnosis and treatment

P.E.I. - Kings County Memorial Hospital celebrates grand opening of Emergency Department and 75 years of operation

Toronto, July 10, 2008 - Best Doctors� Canada, the trusted resource that connects seriously ill Canadians and their treating physicians with world renowned specialists to confirm the right diagnosis and the right treatment options, announced that the . . . . . . [more]

Charlottetown, July 10, 2008 - The Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) held a celebration on July 9 to mark the grand opening of the new Emergency Department and 75 years of operation.

�This is a special time for the staff and administration at . . . [more]

Saskatchewan - New online source to support attraction and retention of internationally educated health professionals

Polyphor successfully completes Phase I clinical trials of POL6326
Novel CXCR4 inhibitor for hematopoietic stem cell mobilization

Saskatchewan, July 10, 2008 - Internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) living in Saskatchewan or interested in coming here have access now to a new online information source. The new IEHP Web portal will help to attract and retain IEHPs by providing . . . . . . [more]

Allschwil, July 10, 2008 - Polyphor Ltd announced that it has successfully completed a Phase I clinical trial demonstrating the safety of POL6326, a CXCR4 inhibitor for potential use in hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation and also in the therapy . . . [more]

Lorus Therapeutics Provides an Update on Progress in Virulizin� Development Program

A Border-Free Collaboration for Natural Health
Biotanika and NRC join forces in an R&D agreement

Toronto, July 10, 2008 - Lorus Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: LOR, AMEX: LRP) ("Lorus" or the "Corporation"), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of cancer, . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, July 10, 2008 - When it comes to natural health products research, Biotanika and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) are reaching beyond borders. They have signed a collaborative research agreement bridging expertise from a private company . . . [more]

RADI Medical Systems Launches Next Generation PressureWire� Certus

Microbix and Hunan Provincial Government Initiate Work on Development of New Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Complex in China

Uppsala, July 9, 2008 - RADI Medical Systems announced improvements to their latest generation pressure sensing guide wire, PressureWire� Certus, which will begin shipments immediately.

The latest generation of the PressureWire� Certus features . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 9, 2008 - Microbix Biosystems Inc. announced on July 8 it has selected an internationally-recognized architectural and engineering firm to develop the initial scope of work and engineering analysis for the construction of the new influenza . . . [more]

Voice on the Go Launches Partnership to Support CNIB

Nuvo Research and Paladin announce amendments to Pennsaid and Pennsaid Plus agreements

Toronto, July 9, 2008 - Voice on the Go, a worldwide leader in mobile voice solutions, and CNIB, Canada's primary vision-health organization, have partnered to market and promote Voice on the Go� to Canadians living with vision loss.

Voice . . . . . . [more]

Mississauga, July 9, 2008 - Nuvo Research Inc., a Canadian drug development company focused on the research and development of drug products delivered to and through the skin using its topical and transdermal drug delivery technologies, and Paladin Labs . . . [more]

Akela Pharma repeats its Fentanyl TAIFUN� preclinical toxicology studies

Digimed-MD electronic health record licenced by Health Canada

Montreal, July 9, 2008 - Akela Pharma Inc., a drug development company focused on developing therapies for the inhalation and pain markets, announced on July 8 that as previously requested by the FDA, it has started over again the required inhalation . . . . . . [more]

Laval, July 9, 2008 - Digimed Innovation (www.digimed.ca) announced on July 8 that Digimed-MD has been approved by Health Canada. Digimed-MD is an electronic health record that interfaces with . . . [more]

iCo Therapeutics Appoints Mr. Noel Hall and Dr. Christian Fibiger to Board

Nightingale Launches ASP Service for OntarioMD Funded Physicians
Company achieves OntarioMD CMS Specification 2.0 Certification

Vancouver, July 9, 2008 - iCo Therapeutics Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Noel Hall and Dr. Christian Fibiger to iCo's Board of Directors. Mr. Hall was most recently co-founder, President and Director of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation, . . . . . . [more]

Markham, July 9, 2008 - On July 8, Nightingale Informatix Corporation ("Nightingale" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NGH), an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical record (EMR) software and related services with more than 5.3 million patient . . . [more]

A first Quebec patient implanted with Victhom Neurostep� at H�pital de l'Enfant-J�sus of CHA
The Neurostep� is a novel neuromodulator aimed at treating people with foot drop syndrome secondary to stroke

Alberta Health Services moves toward one provincial health system to increase patient access and enhance care

Quebec City, July 9, 2008 - Victhom Human Bionics, "Victhom" (TSX: VHB) and the Centre hospitalier affili� universitaire de Qu�bec (CHA) are happy to announce the implantation of Victhom neuromodulator, the Neurostep�, in a first Quebec patient during a . . . . . . [more]

Calgary, July 9, 2008 - On July 8, Alberta Health Services (AHS), the new provincial system that has accountability for all health delivery, announced a restructuring plan that will create one coordinated, unified operation.

The purpose of . . . [more]

LifeLabs Enhances Service to Wasaga Beach Residents
Opening of New Location Means Improved Patient Access to Laboratory Testing Services

Pulmo BioTech Inc. Completes Bio-Distribution Studies

Wasaga Beach, July 8, 2008 - LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services announced on July 7 the opening of a new location to serve the laboratory testing needs of Wasaga Beach physicians and their patients, thereby enhancing local access to important healthcare . . . . . . [more]

New York, July 8, 2008 - Pulmo BioTech Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, PulmoScience Inc. has completed the bio-distribution studies on its DFH-12 product candidate for the PulmoBind technology of Molecular Imaging of the vascular system of the . . . [more]

To accelerate research on Alzheimer's disease internationally - The FRSQ, Inserm and CIHR sign a France-Quebec-Canada partnership agreement on research on Alzheimer's disease

MDS Pharma Services Launches Next Generation Phase I Study Management System
Proprietary ClinQuick� system builds on a 15-year track record of technical leadership in early clinical research

Laval, July 8, 2008 - The health research funding organizations of Quebec (the Fonds de la recherche en sant� du Qu�bec, FRSQ), France (the Institut national de la sant� et de la recherche m�dicale, Inserm) and Canada (the Canadian Institutes of Health . . . . . . [more]

King of Prussia, July 8, 2008 - MDS Pharma Services, a leading provider of innovative drug discovery and development solutions, has launched the next generation of its proprietary ClinQuick� electronic system for Phase I study set-up, data capture, project . . . [more]

Labopharm Reaquires UK Sales And Marketing Rights to Its Once-Daily Tramadol Product
Company to Engage Contract Sales Organization And Seek New Marketing Partner to Promote Product in UK

Duchesnay takes an ecological step with a new presentation of its prescription prenatal vitamins PregVit folic 5� and PregVit�

Laval, July 8, 2008 - Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS) announced that it has reacquired the sales and marketing rights to its once-daily tramadol product (Tradorec XL�) for the United Kingdom from Recordati Ireland Ltd. (Recordati). To promote . . . . . . [more]

Laval, July 8, 2008 - Duchesnay, the only Canadian pharmaceutical company dedicated to the health of pregnant women and their unborn children, is proud to take a new step to protect the environment in which these children will grow.

While . . . [more]

New study reveals CADUET two-in-one pill dramatically improves patient adherence
Patient adherence essential in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease

A New President at the Head of the Genethon Laboratory
Yves Champey Takes Over From Bernard Barataud

Kirkland, July 8, 2008 - Despite the proven benefits of blood pressure and cholesterol medications for the prevention of cardiovascular events and guidelines supporting an integrated approach to the reduction of cardiovascular risk, few patients receive . . . . . . [more]

Evry, July 8, 2008 - The board of directors at Genethon nominated a new president to head the laboratory created in 1990 by the AFM (French Muscular Dystrophy Association). Thus Yves Champey succeeds Bernard Barataud, who has decided to hand over . . . [more]

Proven ADHD Treatment Denied Access to Patients in Canada

The Latest in Health Technology Assessment Showcased at HTAi 2008 in Montr�al, Canada, from July 6-9, 2008

Toronto, July 7, 2008 - Canadian families continue to face challenges in managing ADHD effectively. The Common Drug Review (CDR) has restricted access to a clinically proven and effective Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatment option. . . . . . . [more]

Montr�al, July 7, 2008 - The Fifth Annual Meeting of Health Technology Assessment International, HTAi 2008, will take place in Montr�al, Canada, from July 6-9, 2008. The first annual meeting to be held in North America, HTAi 2008, will be hosted by the . . . [more]

Construction begins on Queen Elizabeth Hospital redevelopment project

Saskatchewan - Humboldt District Health Complex Gets Final Go-Ahead for Construction

Charlottetown, July 7, 2008 - Construction is underway on Phase One of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) redevelopment, Premier Robert Ghiz and Health Minister Doug Currie announced on July 4 at a sod turning event at the QEH.

�This is an extremely . . . . . . [more]

Saskatchewan, July 7, 2008 - The Humboldt District Health Complex received final approval to proceed to construction. An injection of capital funding paves the way for construction of the new $40 million building to replace the aging hospital in Humboldt.

The . . . [more]

Fair deal for paramedics - good deal for our communities - County of Hastings paramedics ratify new agreement

Advitech announces positive clinical and pre-clinical results

Belleville, July 7, 2008 - Paramedics in Hastings County have voted 78 per cent to ratify a new collective agreement that improves their working conditions and strengthens our community's emergency services.

"This is a fair deal for front-line . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, July 4, 2008 - Advitech Inc. ("Advitech" or the "Company") (TSX Venture Exchange: AVI) announced positive results on July 3 from its clinical trials on psoriasis, eczema and pre-clinical program on wound healing.

CLINICAL STUDY . . . [more]

Ontario Health Services Enhancement Bulletin

Medicago receives contribution from NRC-IRAP for seasonal flu vaccine program

Toronto, July 4, 2008 - This is the first in a series of Health Services Enhancement Bulletins that will keep Ontarians up-to-date with the progress being made by the government.

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

New space . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, July 4, 2008 - Medicago Inc. announced on July 3 that it has been awarded a non-refundable contribution of up to $279,700 from Canada's National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program ("NRC-IRAP") to support the development . . . [more]

Health Canada Renews Funding to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute

Expanded Screening to Improve Health of B.C. Babies

Edmonton, July 4, 2008 - Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health, announced on July 2 renewed funding of up to $8 million a year, over the next five years, to the Canadian . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, July 4, 2008 - Newborn babies in British Columbia will now be screened for more than three times as many disorders at birth that can be treated to avoid lifelong health issues, Premier Gordon Campbell announced on July 3.

�Newborn . . . [more]

Mississauga Halton LHIN launches its community engagement with seniors, their families and informal caregivers
We need your ideas and suggestions on enhancing seniors' health, wellness and quality of life

OncoGenex increases economic interest in lead cancer drug OGX-011

Oakville, July 4, 2008 - The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN) is launching the next phase of community engagement activities which will inform the LHIN's Integrated Health Service Plan's priority of enhancing seniors' health, . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, July 4, 2008 - OncoGenex Technologies Inc. and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) announced on July 3 that the companies have amended their agreement and OncoGenex has elected to independently develop its lead cancer drug OGX-011. Under . . . [more]

Algorithme Pharma Gains U.S. Footing in Baltimore, Through Acquisition of Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit Owned by BASi, Bioanalytical Systems Inc.

Lorus Therapeutics Announces Publication of a Clinical Study Demonstrating Encouraging Results with LOR-2040 in Combination with Cytarabine in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Study also points to potential of pre-treatment R2 levels as a possible predictor of clinical activity

Laval, July 4, 2008 - For the very first time in its history, the Laval- based firm Algorithme Pharma, which already has many U.S. clients, has achieved its goal of locating in the U.S., through its acquisition of a new clinical research centre in . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 3, 2008 - Lorus Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: LOR, AMEX: LRP) ("Lorus" or the "Corporation"), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of cancer, . . . [more]

Roundtable Conference at the University of British Columbia Calls for Establishment of Centre of Excellence on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research

Montreal Heart Institute and Mount Sinai Hospital researchers Contribute to Major Crohn�s disease Study
Breakthrough study more than doubles the genetic information about Crohn�s disease offering hope for better-targeted therapy for millions of people with inflammatory bowel diseases

Vancouver, July 3, 2008 - The Malony Shrivastava Memorial Foundation brought together, on June 24, prominent researchers, donors and financiers of health research, including from the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, InspireHealth, . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 3, 2008 - Twenty-one new genetic risk factors associated with Crohn�s disease have been discovered, more than doubling the amount of genetic information about the disease. An international consortium of Crohn�s disease researchers combined . . . [more]

Ontario Becomes Second Province to Cover New Treatment for Patients Living with Serious Mental Illness

Common Drug Review refuses to recommend public access of unique once-yearly osteoporosis treatment
Now up to each province to make things right for patients

Mississauga, July 3, 2008 - Ontarians with schizophrenia have renewed hope for a better life following the Ontario Government�s decision to expand treatment options for patients through the listing of SEROQUEL XR� on the provincial formulary.

�This . . . . . . [more]

Dorval, July 3, 2008 - A recent decision by the Common Drug Review (CDR) marks a major setback in terms of access to a new and effective treatment for osteoporosis, a debilitating and potentially deadly disease affecting 1.4 million Canadians. On June . . . [more]

DiagnoCure's GCC marker for the staging of colorectal cancer discussed at the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group

Premier of British Columbia Announces New Mental Health, Addiction Support

Quebec City, July 3, 2008 - DiagnoCure Inc. (TSX: CUR), a life sciences company commercializing high-value cancer diagnostic tests and delivering laboratory services, announced on July 2 that Dr. Timothy J. Holzer, Vice President, R&D and Production at . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, July 3, 2008 - Premier Gordon Campbell opened the new Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addiction on June 27 and announced $10 million for the BC Mental Health Foundation to help support community actions that promote mental health and prevent . . . [more]

Affordable Seniors� Housing Complex Opens in Victoria

New nursing-home beds in Fredericton

Victoria, July 3, 2008 - The Province and community partners are providing Victoria seniors with more affordable housing options with the opening of Parry Place, a new 21-unit assisted living development.

�Seniors are living longer, healthier . . . . . . [more]

Fredericton, July 3, 2008 - A $21.8-million nursing-home renovation and expansion project at York Manor in Fredericton was officially launched on June 27 by Minister of State for Seniors Eugene McGinley. The project will result in the addition of 10 new . . . [more]

Yukon - Dawson Health Centre and Care Facility to be Built

EDS Subsidiary Awarded $148 Million CMS Contract for Medicare Administrative Services to Northwest

Dawson City, July 3, 2008 - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers and Klondike MLA Steve Nordick announced the start of a two-phase project to replace the Dawson City nursing station with a new health centre, and to replace MacDonald Lodge with . . . . . . [more]

Herndon, Va., July 3, 2008 - EDS announced on July 2 that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded its subsidiary, NHIC, Corp., a $148 million contract to administer Part A and Part B Medicare claims payments to health care providers . . . [more]

New Medical Centre To Be Lakefield Showpiece
Ontario Government Supports Community Revitalization

Ontario Government Approves Public Funding of Avastin for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients
Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick and PEI still denying patients the standard of care

Toronto, July 3, 2008 - Ontario is helping revitalize the Village of Lakefield and improve access to rural health care by investing in the development of the Lakefield Primary Health Care Centre. The new medical centre is expected to be completed by . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 3, 2008 - The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) congratulates the Ontario Ministry of Health on its commitment to fighting colorectal cancer. Earlier this year, the Ministry launched a provincial screening program, ColonCancerCheck, . . . [more]

Pulmo BioTech Inc. Announces Possibility of MRI Application for PulmoBind

$5 million for new rural Alberta diabetes management project

New York, July 3, 2008 - Pulmo BioTech Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLMO.OB) has announced the possibility of a new application for its PulmoBind Molecular Imaging technology.

The PulmoBind product candidates being developed by Pulmo BioTech subsidiary . . . . . . [more]

Edmonton, July 3, 2008 - The Alliance for Canadian Health Outcomes Research in Diabetes (ACHORD) will receive $5 million over the next five years from Alberta Health and Wellness for a new collaborative outreach project to support diabetes care and management . . . [more]

Study reveals the impact of not having a primary care physician
Thousands of ER visits and hospital admissions could be avoided with access to a family doctor

Three New Cancer Drugs Now Available In Ontario
Ontario Government Investing $50 Million To Improve Treatment Options

Toronto, July 3, 2008 - A new report from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) reveals that not having a family doctor leads to more emergency room visits and hospital admissions for those who have chronic diseases in Ontario. The report . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 3, 2008 - Ontario is investing $50 million to give cancer patients better treatment options with three new drugs - including Avastin for the treatment of colorectal cancer.

$30 million over the next three years will fund Avastin, . . . [more]

Labopharm Submits Complete Response to FDA as a Result of Outcome of Appeal Process for Once-Daily Tramadol

The "DNDi Project of the Year": The Development of Fexinidazole to Treat "Sleeping Sickness"
Accelera Recognised as Key Partner in the Development of a New Therapy

Laval, July 3, 2008 - Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS) announced that it has submitted a complete response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) per the suggestion of Dr. Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., the FDA's Deputy Director, Center for . . . . . . [more]

Nerviano, Italy, July 2, 2008 - The development of fexinidazole for the treatment of African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as "sleeping sickness", by DNDi (Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative), along with Accelera, a business unit of Nerviano Medical . . . [more]

NLNU - Nurses Will Stop Volunteering For Extra Shifts Effective July 1, 2008

Constance Sugiyama appointed Chair of SickKids Board of Trustees

St. John�s, July 2, 2008 - Effective July 1, 2008, registered nurses with the Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses� Union (NLNU) will stop volunteering for extra shifts weeks in advance.

�Essentially, when schedules are posted, there are gaps that . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 2, 2008 - The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is pleased to announce the appointment of Constance Sugiyama as Chair of its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2008. Ms. Sugiyama succeeds Bruce Richmond, who has served as Chair since . . . [more]

What's hot and what's not in the treatment of summer strains and sprains
Canadian Physiotherapy Association offers cool advice on hot and cold therapy

Minister Clement Reappoints a Member to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council

Toronto, July 2, 2008 - Summer is heating up and as Canadians spend more time doing outdoor activities, the likelihood of injury increases. Even a simple sprained ankle can mean weeks off your feet - leaving you in pain, and ruining your summer vacation. . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 2, 2008 - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced the reappointment of Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council for a three-year term.

"It is an honour . . . [more]

Coquitlam Flags Concerns about Provincial Plans for Riverview
Coquitlam�s Riverview Task Force Recommends Focus on Support for Mental Health Care

A decisive step toward a cure for insulin-dependent diabetes

Coquitlam, BC, July 31, 2007 - A recent announcement regarding Riverview land development has the City of Coquitlam concerned as the proposed options do not reflect the priorities and recommendations outlined in the City�s Riverview Task Force Report. This . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, QC, July 31, 2007 - A diagnosis of type I diabetes means a life sentence of medical follow-up. While treatments have become simpler and less restrictive in recent years, they are still a burden, especially for young patients. The latest study published . . . [more]

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario gives Michael Moore's new film SiCKO two thumbs up

Colorectal Cancer - Nova Scotia ignores the call of colorectal cancer patients for approval of Avastin

Toronto, ON, July 31, 2007 - The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is encouraging all nurses to take advantage of a special promotion which offers them free admission to filmmaker Michael Moore's documentary SiCKO. Alliance Atlantis Canada . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, QC, July 31, 2007 - The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is extremely disappointed that the Ministry of Health of Nova Scotia has decided not to approve funding of Avastin (bevacizumab) and make it available to colorectal cancer patients . . . [more]

ONA Past President Passes Away: Nurses Join in Mourning of Lois Fairley, RN

Ontario Government Enhancing Support For Children And Youth With Autism Through More Therapists, Summer Camps
Expanded College Program To Train More Therapists In Southwestern Ontario

Toronto, ON, July 31, 2007 - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the union representing 53,000 front-line registered nurses and allied health professionals working in Ontario hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, the community and industry, . . . . . . [more]

Sarnia, ON, July 31, 2007 - The McGuinty government is expanding a college certificate program to train more therapists so more children with autism spectrum disorder in southwestern Ontario can get the help they need, Minister of Children and Youth Services . . . [more]

St. John Ambulance Welcomes New Chancellor

Onratio Government Increasing Access to Methadone Treatment
Investing $2 Million To Improve Treatment For People With Opioid Addictions

Ottawa, ON, July 31, 2007 - The Board of Directors of St. John Ambulance Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Mah, Q.C., Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Mah has been a member of the St. John Ambulance . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 31, 2007 - The McGuinty government is increasing access to methadone maintenance treatment for people with opioid addictions by investing an additional $2 million in treatment initiatives across Ontario, Health and Long-Term Care Minister . . . [more]

Ontario Government Increases Access to Dialysis Services for Scarborough Patients
Investing $1.6 Million for a 12-Station Dialysis Unit at the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

Newfoundland and Labrador - Contracts Awarded for Grand Bank Health Care Facilities

Toronto, ON, July 31, 2007 - The McGuinty government is improving access to dialysis services for people with chronic kidney disease by investing $1.6 million for renovations to support a 12-station dialysis unit at the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, . . . . . . [more]

Newfoundland and Labrador, July 31, 2007 - Progress is being made toward the construction of a new primary health care centre and renovations to the Blue Crest Nursing Home in Grand Bank with the awarding of contracts to Marco Services Ltd. of St. John�s. The Honourable . . . [more]

New Brunswick - $13.8-million investment for new nursing home in Grand Falls

Hamilton - First confirmed case of Lyme disease in 2007

Fredericton, NB, July 31, 2007 - Construction of a new $13.8-million nursing home in Grand Falls was officially launched on July 24 by Minister of State for Housing and Minister of State for Seniors Mary Schryer.

"This is part of the government's plan . . . . . . [more]

Hamilton, ON, July 31, 2007 - The City of Hamilton�s Public Health Services has confirmed a case of Lyme disease in a Binbrook resident. In previous years, Hamilton Public Health Services has confirmed 0 to 2 cases of Lyme disease annually, all with exposure . . . [more]

Newfoundland and Labrador - Government Launches Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework

British Columbia - Large Surplus Builds Hospitals, Schools and Roads

Newfoundland and Labrador, July 13, 2007 - On July 11, the Provincial Government launched the Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework that supports its vision of a supportive, age-friendly province which enables seniors to live independently and experience good health . . . . . . [more]

Victoria, BC, July 13, 2007 - The Province finished its fiscal year with a significant surplus, which helped fund a record investment in public infrastructure and lowered British Columbia�s debt, Finance Minister Carole Taylor announced with the release of . . . [more]

Canadian Cancer Society Pursues Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases
Fair and Just Transition for Affected Communities Needed

The MUHC is out on the playing field with an innovative study on soccer headgears

Toronto, ON, July 13. 2007 - The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on the federal government to adopt a comprehensive asbestos strategy, including the eventual phasing out of both the use and export of this substance.

"The Society believes that . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, QC, July 13, 2007 - From small scrapes to hospital emergencies, playing soccer can be painful, and even dangerous. To avoid head injuries and concussions the only effective solution is wearing a soft protective headgear, as shown by Dr. Scott Delaney, . . . [more]

New Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Non-Hospital Health Care Settings

Ontario - Rural Medicine Investment Program

Vancouver, BC, July 13, 2007 - The Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance (CCAR) is pleased to announce the release of Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Long Term Care, Home and Community Care including Health Care Offices and Ambulatory . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 13, 2007 - This program provides remuneration to Ontario physicians who provide full time, dedicated patient care in rural communities. The $4.0M program is funded under Appendix K of the 2004 Physician Services Agreement and was developed . . . [more]

Ontario Government Supporting Planning for Renovations at Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital
$750,000 Investment To Support Proposal For Redevelopment

Edmonton - New pilot will enhance hospital destination for EMS patients

Carleton Place, ON, July 13, 2007 - The McGuinty government is taking the first step towards the future redevelopment of the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital by providing a $750,000 grant to develop a proposal and business case, Health and Long-Term . . . . . . [more]

Edmonton, AB, July 13, 2007 - Capital Health and Edmonton EMS are rolling out an innovative pilot utilizing real-time, up-to-the-minute data to help streamline the entry of ambulance patients into hospital emergency departments, allowing paramedics to get . . . [more]

Saskatchewan - Construction Begins for U of S Academic Health Sciences Centre

Planning ahead can keep asthma at bay by Office for Public Health, Canadian Medical Association
For many Canadian children, summer - which should be the season of fun is the season of worry.

Saskatchewan, July 13, 2007 - The sod has been turned for the University of Saskatchewan's new Academic Health Sciences Centre, with full support from the Government of Saskatchewan. The quarter billion dollar project will enable a more integrated and multi-disciplined . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 13 2007 - The combination of pollen, pollutants and humidity can mean a real struggle to breathe for people who suffer from asthma, a condition where the airways of the lungs become inflamed and narrowed. Because of their smaller, less . . . [more]

Ontario - Number of diabetes cases in South East region growing faster than the population
Kingston-area health providers are reviewing ease of access to treatment

BC Conservation Corps Students Hit The Road For Air Quality

Belleville, ON, July 13, 2007 - Since 1996, the number of individuals with diabetes increased faster than the population growth in the South East region, according to a report on diabetes in Ontario. Between 1996 and 2006, the population aged 20 and over grew . . . . . . [more]

B.C., July 12, 2007 - The BC Conservation Corps, in partnership with Ministry of Environment (Air Quality Section) the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) and the BC Lung Association have put together a program to help us all breathe . . . [more]

Nova Scotia - Greater Access to Compassionate Care

Ontario government helping to send more than 800 children and youth with autism to camp this summer

Nova Scotia, July 12, 2007 - The province would like to hear from Nova Scotians on a proposal to make compassionate care leave accessible to more people.

Compassionate care leave provides up to eight weeks of unpaid leave for an employee to care . . . . . . [more]

Richmond Hill, ON, July 12, 2007 - The McGuinty government is investing $530,000 in nine autism-support camps which will help send more than 800 children and youth with autism to camp this summer, Minister of Children and Youth Services Mary Anne Chambers announced.

"By . . . [more]

First Canadian survey of its kind - People living with type 2 diabetes and treating physicians raise concerns, is Canada ready for the next epidemic?

M�tis Nation of Ontario signs landmark mental health agreement with Providence Care and Queens University

Montreal, QC, July 12, 2007 - Insight into Canadians Living with Type 2 Diabetes is the first survey of its kind to be conducted specifically among people living with type 2 diabetes and treating physicians. Results show that people with type 2 diabetes have . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, ON, July 12, 2007 - On July 11, the M�tis Nation of Ontario (MNO), Kingston-based Providence Care and Queen's University signed an agreement that will dramatically expand the MNO's limited mental health resources, training and research capacity . . . [more]

The City of Biotechnology and Human Health of Metropolitan Montreal signs two cooperative agreements with Spain

Ontario Premier Congratulates Ontario Researchers For Cancer Breakthrough
Important Discovery Could Lead To Earlier Detection, Treatment

Laval, QC, July 11, 2007 - Robert A. Dub�, president and CEO of the City of Biotechnology and Human Health of Metropolitan Montreal, announced on July 10 that cooperative agreements have been signed with two of Spain's top scientific parks specializing . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, ON, July 11, 2007 - On July 9, Premier Dalton McGuinty congratulated a talented group of Ontario researchers for a breakthrough in colorectal cancer research that will help more Ontarians beat the disease.

"Colorectal cancer is a devastating . . . [more]

Hans Selye International Symposium on Stress in Association with the Douglas Institute

Michael Power Named Vice President, Privacy and Security of Smart Systems for Health Agency

Montreal, QC, July 11, 2007 - An international symposium on stress will be held in Montreal from July 11 to 14 to celebrate the centennial birth anniversary of Hans Selye, the researcher who coined the term "stress" that is now so familiar. The Douglas Mental . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 11, 2007 - Bill Albino, CEO of Smart Systems for Health Agency (SSHA) has announced the appointment of Michael Power as Vice President, Privacy and Security.

Albino said: �Michael has the experience and skills to lead our Privacy . . . [more]

Saskatchewan Boosts Diagnostic Imaging Capacity

Newfoundland and Labrador - Provincial Government Signs Agreement with Pharmacists� Association

Saskatchewan, July 11, 2007 - Saskatchewan hospitals provided more diagnostic imaging tests to patients last year, due largely to provincial funding for equipment purchases and upgrades.

In 2006-07, the number of:

� magnetic resonance . . . . . . [more]

Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11, 2007 - A new four-year agreement between the Provincial Government and the Pharmacists� Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) will provide both parties with a simplified payment structure with fair and reasonable reimbursement . . . [more]

CIHR Awards Memorial University of Newfoundland Professor with Inaugural Synapse Prize for Mentorship

CIHR Gives Universit� Laval's Laboratoire d'Organog�n�se Exp�rimentale Inaugural Synapse Award for Mentorship

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11, 2007 - Dr. John H. McLean, a CIHR-funded professor of anatomy and neuroscience at Memorial University of Newfoundland, has become the first person to receive the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Synapse Award - Individual . . . . . . [more]

Quebec City, QC, July 10, 2007 - Universit� Laval's Laboratoire d'Organog�n�se Exp�rimentale (LOEX), represented by researchers that include Drs. Fran�ois A. Auger, Lucie Germain, V�ronique Moulin, Fran�ois Berthod and Francine Goulet, have become the first . . . [more]

The send-off for the 2007 Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau : 600 kilometres of cycling in support of cancer-stricken children

Nova Scotia - Project to Improve Nursing Care

Montreal, QC, July 10, 2007 - Cyclists start pushing the pedals in Montreal this morning as the 12th edition of the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau gets underway. The July 9-12 event, whose course loops through the cities of Trois-Rivi�res, Joliette and Saint-J�r�me, . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 10, 2007 - Premier Rodney MacDonald joined Senator Gerald Comeau on July 9 to announce a $2,235,867 New Skills for Nurses project. The project is expected to improve skills development, training and support for nurses.

The announcement . . . [more]

British Columbia - Record Participation in Health Conversation

Ontario Health Quality Council appoints new CEO

Vancouver, BC, July 10, 2007 - Thousands of British Columbians have joined the Conversation on Health to date, making it one of the single largest public discussions on health in B.C. history, announced Health Minister George Abbott at the last public forum . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 10, 2007 - On behalf of the Ontario Quality Health Council (OHQC), Ray Hession, Chair, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ben Chan to the position of CEO, effective November 1, 2007.

"Dr. Chan brings a wealth of knowledge . . . [more]

National Drowning Prevention Week
Together we can prevent water fatalities

Canadian Scientists Identify Chromosome Linked to Colorectal Cancer
Breakthrough could identify those at risk and save lives through early detection

Ottawa, ON, July 10, 2007 - National Drowning Prevention Weeks begins July 15th and the Lifesaving Society is urging all Canadians to join our lifeguards to help prevent water fatalities.

With more than 400 fatalities annually, drowning remains . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 10, 2007 - Researchers at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and Cancer Care Ontario have successfully identified a specific genetic variation on chromosome 8 that is associated with colorectal cancer. This is the first genetic predictor . . . [more]

Manitoba - Province Invests $2 Million in New Primary Care Initiative to Help Physicians Enhance Services, Better Manage Patients' Care Needs

Canada's government launches world's first Air Quality Health Index Program

Manitoba, July 10, 2007 - Manitoba Health and family doctors in the province have developed a team approach to better track patient information and treatment and to connect Manitobans with the health-care professionals they need, ranging from physicians . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 10, 2007 - The Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $30 million to establish the world's first National Air Quality Health Index and to expand . . . [more]

Ontario Government Moving Forward On New Hospital In Oakville
$15 Million Grant To Include Funds For Milton Site

One year after 2 paramedics died in Kimberley mine rescue paramedics' safety still at risk, say Ambulance Paramedics of BC; union to ask Coroner's
Inquest starting Monday for strong recommendations for changes to protect lives

Oakville, ON, July 10, 2007 - The McGuinty government is bringing Halton-area residents one step closer to a new hospital by providing Halton Healthcare Corporation with $12.5 million to plan for a new structure in Oakville, as well as $2.5 million to plan . . . . . . [more]

Kimberley, BC, July 9, 2007 - One year after two paramedics died tragically in an attempt to rescue two mine employees overcome by lack of oxygen at the decommissioned Sullivan Mine, the safety of paramedics is still at risk due to lack of significant regulatory . . . [more]

Saskatchewan - New Appointment to Heartland Regional Health Authority

Ontario Government Improves Access To Health Care For Northerners
Rates Increased and Accommodation Included In New Northern Health Travel Grant

Saskatchewan, July 6, 2007 - Health Minister Len Taylor announced on July 4 the appointment of a new member to the Heartland Regional Health Authority.

Joining the decision-making board is Don Leitch, a retired United Church minister with extensive . . . . . . [more]

Thunder Bay, ON, July 6, 2007 - The government is making it easier for northerners to access health care by raising the reimbursement mileage rate and providing support for accommodation costs under the Northern Health Travel Grant Program, Ontario Premier . . . [more]

The City of Biotechnology and Human Health of Metropolitan Montreal appoints a new president and CEO

Calgary Stampede to Stomp Out Trans Fat with Canola Oil
"We Use Canola Oil" Logo to Showcase Healthy Oil Change

Laval, QC, July 6, 2007 - Pierre Desroches, the chair of the board of directors of the City of Biotechnology and Human Health of Metropolitan Montreal, is delighted to announce that Robert A. Dub� has been named the Biotech City's new president and CEO. . . . . . . [more]

Calgary, AB, July 6, 2007 - For the first time, the Calgary Stampede will give the boot to trans fat in cooking oil used by its food vendors. The fair's exclusive use of canola oil - one of the healthiest oils in the marketplace due to its zero trans fat . . . [more]

Injury: Canada's invisible epidemic - Michael S. Kramer, MD and Ivan B. Pless, MD

Speeding Up Access To Care For Ottawa-Area Families - New Intensive Care Unit At The Ottawa Hospital To Serve More Patients

Ottawa, ON, July 6, 2007 - The long, cold Canadian winter is now behind us, and summer is on our doorstep. Across the country, people are eagerly dusting off their bikes, lacing up their rollerblades, hitting the beach, and tuning up their cars for trips . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 6, 2007 - The government is improving access to care for Ottawa families by opening a new intensive care unit (ICU) at The Ottawa Hospital, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced.

"When your loved one needs intensive care, . . . [more]

Construction Completed for William Osler Health Centre's Brampton Civic Hospital - On Time, On Budget and Scheduled to Open to Patients October 28, 2007

Shriners Step Forward - Glen Site Deemed Ready for Shriners Hospital

Brampton, ON, July 6, 2007 - The early pages in the history book of William Osler Health Centre's new 608-bed Brampton Civic Hospital were written on July 3, marking the construction completion and transfer of possession from The Healthcare Infrastructure . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 6, 2007 - Update from Anaheim. By a near unanimous vote, the delegates at the 133rd Imperial Session agreed to release the Shrine leadership from the obligation requiring that the Glen site be entirely decontaminated. The resolution recognized . . . [more]

Ontario - Government Continues To Improve Access To Health Care In Port Hope
$2.9 Million Investment To Help Port Hope Community Health Centre Open This Year

Ontario Government Increases Support For The Redevelopment Of The Lennox And Addington County General Hospital
Hospital Project Receives Additional $8 Million For Expansion And Renovations

Port Hope, ON, July 6, 2007 - The McGuinty government is improving access to primary health care for Port Hope residents by providing $2.9 million in capital funding for the opening of the Port Hope Community Health Centre, Health and Long-Term Care Minister . . . . . . [more]

Napanee, ON, July 6, 2007 - The McGuinty government is boosting the province's share of funding for the redevelopment of the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital by providing an additional grant of $8 million, Health and Long-Term Care Minister . . . [more]

New Brunswick - Inspection information for food establishments now posted online

Nova Scotia - Local Biotechnology Company Expands Into New North American Markets

Fredericton, NB, July 5, 2007 - New Brunswickers can now go online to obtain information on the latest Public Health inspection of food service establishments, Health Minister Michael Murphy announced on July 3.

"In the Charter for Change, our government . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 5, 2007 - Market expansion and new jobs are on the horizon for a Halifax-based biotechnology company.

Origin BioMed Inc. produces over-the-counter drugs for pain relief, skin and lip care and supplement products. Origin is a . . . [more]

Saskatchewan Takes Steps to Have Bargaining Resume in Health Labour Dispute

Drug Coverage Expanded for Patients to Breathe Easier in British Columbia

Saskatchewan, July 5, 2007 - Premier Lorne Calvert announced on July 3 that the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS) and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) have agreed to resume conciliation talks with the assistance . . . . . . [more]

Victoria, BC, July 5, 2007 - Patients who experience severe breathing conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema will benefit from PharmaCare coverage for the medication tiotropium, also known as Spiriva, announced Health Minister George Abbott . . . [more]

Shriners Vote Overwhelmingly to Build at the Glen
Next step is to develop business plans

Shriners choice is clear: Shriners Hospital Canada stays in Montreal

Anaheim, CA, July 5, 2007 - On July 3, the Friends of the Shriners welcomed the decision by delegates to the Imperial Sessions to keep the Canadian Shriners Hospital in Montreal. The hospital would be adjacent to the Montreal Children's Hospital of the . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, QC, July 5, 2007 - On the afternoon of July 3 at the Imperial Session in Anaheim, California, Shriners from across the United States, Canada and Mexico were called to vote on a motion presented by Mocha Shriners to move the Canadian Shriners Hospital . . . [more]

The Foundation for Research into Children's Diseases congratulates Dr. Guy A. Rouleau on his nomination to l'Ordre national du Qu�bec

New Brunswick - Sponsorship offered for medical physicists

Montreal, July 5, 2007 - On behalf of the Board of Directors, Jean Tremblay, President of the Foundation for Research into Children's Diseases, extends sincere congratulations to fellow board member Dr. Guy A. Rouleau, Director of the Centre de recherche . . . . . . [more]

Fredericton, NB, July 5, 2007 - As a result of a future need being identified in the area of medical physicists, the New Brunswick government has offered a $20,000 a year sponsorship for students interested in pursuing training in these areas.

Health . . . [more]

Nova Scotia - New Program Brings Peritoneal Dialysis Home

B.C. Doctors Value Air Quality Health Index

Nova Scotia, July 4, 2007 - Not all Nova Scotians who need dialysis will have to travel to a hospital for treatments. Beginning July 1, a new provincial program will offer continuing-care clients with renal failure the option to have dialysis treatments . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, BC, July 4, 2007 - British Columbia�s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), the first of its kind in Canada, was recognized by the B.C. Medical Association with its annual Excellence in Health Promotion Award, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced . . . [more]

Nunavut - Suicide Intervention and Prevention Strategy Released

Nova Scotia - Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act Now in Effect

Iqaluit, NU, July 4, 2007 - The Government of Nunavut has released Annirusuktugut: A Suicide Intervention and Prevention Strategy. The strategy is based on six key objectives that will foster stronger interdepartmental coordination as well as a strengthened . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 4, 2007 - The province's new Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act came into effect on July 3.

The act provides the legal framework for mental health professionals to intervene on behalf of individuals who lack the capacity to . . . [more]

ActNow BC Launches Provincewide Healthy Living Tour

Alberta - New legislation connects nearly 400 families to drug treatment services

Surrey, BC, July 4, 2007 - British Columbians will learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity through an interactive, activity-oriented tour launched on July 1 by Premier Gordon Campbell and Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for . . . . . . [more]

Edmonton, AB, July 4, 2007 - Within the first year of a new Alberta law to protect children abusing drugs 395 families have used the legislation to access treatment services.

The Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PChAD), became law on July . . . [more]

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - Superior Communication System to Advance Emergency Response Time

Ontario Government Investing In 20 New Defibrillators In London Area
Life-Saving Equipment In Recreation Centres To Help Save Lives

Fort McMurray, AB, July 4, 2007 - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo�s Emergency Services Department will now be able to respond quicker in emergency situations after the installation of an emergency system and broadband network which will connect departments . . . . . . [more]

London, ON, July 4, 2007 - The 20 new defibrillators being installed in the London-area will help save the lives of people who suffer heart attacks, announced Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty.

"Losing someone to a sudden heart attack is devastating . . . [more]

Ontario Government Continuing To Improve Access To Dialysis Services
Investing $2.6 Million For New Six-Station Dialysis Unit At the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

New legislation connects nearly 400 families to drug treatment services

Toronto, ON, July 4, 2007 - The McGuinty government is investing $2.6 million so that the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute can proceed with the construction of a new six-station dialysis unit at its Queen Elizabeth Centre site, Health and Long-Term Care . . . . . . [more]

Edmonton, July 4, 2007 - Within the first year of a new Alberta law to protect children abusing drugs 395 families have used the legislation to access treatment services.

The Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PChAD), became law on July . . . [more]

Scientific study will examine health status in greater Belledune area

Solutions Sought for Digby Area

Fredericton, July 4, 2007 - A scientific study into disease and illness patterns in the greater Belledune area has begun, Health Minister Michael Murphy announced.

"The Belledune Area Health Study conducted several years ago found this area had . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 3, 2007 - The recent situation created at the Digby emergency room, when a well-liked local doctor relocated, is difficult.

I know that everyone in Digby is understandably concerned. I also know that this situation may well create . . . [more]

Canadian Cancer Society Applauds Supreme Court Decision
Calls on Federal Government to Strengthen Tobacco Act to Ban All Tobacco Advertising

New study: Significant regional differences in employee health
Quebeckers seek more help for stress, Albertans for addiction and Maritimers for credit and gambling issues

Ottawa, July 3, 2007 - The judgment by the Supreme Court of Canada upholding federal tobacco legislation is an important victory for the health of Canadians, says the Canadian Cancer Society, which had intervener status in the case.

The Supreme . . . . . . [more]

Calgary, July 3, 2007 - A new study by Shepell-fgi has found the health of Canadians is as diverse as the economic and social makeup of the nation. The latest study by the Shepell-fgi Research Group examines Employee Assistance Programs accessed by . . . [more]

School survey shows students hearing health message

Major St. Mary�s Hospital Expansion Gets Green Light

Victoria, July 3, 2007 - More B.C. students are learning about how to stay healthy, according to the seventh annual school satisfaction survey released by Education Minister Shirley Bond.

�I�m encouraged that this year�s satisfaction survey . . . . . . [more]

Sechelt, July 3, 2007 - Sunshine Coast residents will benefit from the first major expansion of St. Mary�s Hospital in almost two decades, worth an estimated $39.75 million, Premier Gordon Campbell announced.

�The renovation, expansion and . . . [more]

Provincial Nursing Website Lands National Award of Excellence

New Brunswick - Waterville Community Hospital/H�pital communautaire de Waterville named

Halifax, July 3, 2007 - A website developed by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, to attract internationally educated nurses (IENs) to Atlantic Canada, has won an Award of Excellence from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). The . . . . . . [more]

Fredericton, NB, July 3, 2007 - The new hospital in the Upper River Valley will be named Waterville Community Hospital / H�pital communautaire de Waterville, Health Minister Michael Murphy announced on June 27.

"We are excited about this state of the . . . [more]

West Nile virus confirmed in Alberta mosquitoes

Immigration program increases number of doctors in Yukon

Edmonton - July 31, 2006 - West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes found near Medicine Hat and the Village of Tilley in southeastern Alberta.

This first confirmed evidence of West Nile in Alberta for 2006 means Albertans can assume the . . . . . . [more]

Whitehorse - July 31, 2006 - The Yukon government is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of two medical doctors to the Yukon medical community, thanks to a program designed to fast-track the immigration of skilled professionals.

"The . . . [more]

ART announces executive change: S�bastien Gignac to succeed Micheline Bouchard as President & CEO

Multi-national study shows international doctors ahead of Canadians

Montreal, QC, July 31, 2006 - The Board of Directors of ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc. ("ART") (TSX: . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON,July 14, 2006 - Canada's doctors are lagging behind other countries when it comes to using information technology (IT) in patient care, according to a recent study by a University of Victoria professor.

A review of IT use by general . . . [more]

Medical students benefit from new bursary program

A patient at the Montreal Heart Institute reaps the benefits of a Canadian first successful implantation of a new type of cardiac defibrillator with wireless remote monitoring capability

Whitehorse, YK, July 14, 2006 - Yukon students entering the medical profession will benefit from a new Medical Education Bursary Program announced by Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers.

"Improving Yukoners' access to family physicians . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, QC, July 14, 2006 � The electrophysiology team at the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) has implanted a new type of defibrillator with cardiac resynchronization system (Concerto�). This procedure was performed on July 6, 2006 by Dr. Bernard Thibault, . . . [more]

National Cancer Institute of Canada Appoints New President

Developing technology for a healthier Canada - Investment in Siemens Institute for Advanced Medicine

Toronto, ON, July 14, 2006 - Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer, an internationally-recognized Canadian oncologist, has been appointed president of the National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC). Dr. Eisenhauer is one of Canada's leading researchers in cancer clinical . . . . . . [more]

Winnipeg, MB, July 14, 2006 - The Winnipeg Partnership Agreement is making a $3.5 million investment in advanced medical research that will result in better detection and treatment of illnesses for Canadians. The funding will be directed towards the construction . . . [more]

Parkinson Society Canada awards $1.89 million to research and clinical programs

The Health Information Network , Off for Two Weeks

Toronto, July 14, 2006 - Parkinson Society Canada (PSC) has announced $1.89 million in funding for 2006 National Research and National Clinical Program Awards. This funding, generated entirely through private donations and sponsorships, will go directly . . . . . . [more]

Terrebonne, July 14, 2006 - We would like to advise you that from July 17th to July 28th, our news service will be interrupted due to our annual summer vacation. Our next enewsletter will be delivered on August 4th.

The staff and management of . . . [more]

The Weekend to End Breast Cancer benefiting the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Official call for nominations for induction into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Ottawa, July 14, 2006 - On July 21-23, 2006 masses of dedicated women and men will join together to walk 60km over two days to raise significant money and awareness for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

This will be the first Weekend . . . . . . [more]

London, ON, July 14, 2006 - The nomination process for induction into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is officially underway.Any two individuals are invited to nominate a Canadian citizen who has made either a single meritorious contribution or achieved . . . [more]

Saskatchewan - New appointments to Cypress Regional Health Authority

Local health leader selected for national fellowship

Regina, SK, July 14, 2006 - Health Minister Len Taylor announced the appointment of two new members to the Cypress Regional Health Authority.

Joining the decision-making body are Prelate Mayor Jeannine Schmaltz and retired teacher Louise Walker . . . . . . [more]

Hamilton, ON, July 14, 2006 - Jodi Younger, Operational Service Manager, Mental Health and Addictions Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, has been selected as one of 26 participants in a prestigious national healthcare fellowship program-Executive . . . [more]

$2 million contribution to create the John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Ambulatory Care

MUHC statement on the report of the Table de concertation

Toronto, ON, July 13, 2006 - John Craig and Sally Horsfall Eaton have announced a $2 million donation to St. John�s Rehab Hospital to support its quest to become Canada�s leader in specialized rehabilitation. This represents the largest individual donation . . . . . . [more]

Montr�al, QC, July 13, 2006 - On behalf of the MUHC, Dr. Arthur T. Porter, Director General and CEO, welcomed the report of the Table de concertation sur la modernisation de la m�decine universitaire � Montr�al chaired by Dr. Michel Baron and issued the following . . . [more]

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto Receives the 2005 CNA Employer Recognition Award

Canadian neuroscientist wins International Prize for research and innovation in the delivery of health care

Ottawa, ON, July 13, 2006 - The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is pleased to present St. Michael's Hospital (SMH) in Toronto with the 2005 Employer Recognition Award for demonstrating exemplary support of the certification process in nursing specialties.

"Nurses . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 13, 2006 - Internationally renowned Canadian, Dr. Joseph B. Martin, Dean of the Harvard Faculty of Medicine, was named the inaugural winner of The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research and will deliver a public lecture . . . [more]

Nova Scotia - Province Signs National Response Plan for Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak

BC Cancer Foundation Receives $420,000 from Government of Canada

Nova Scotia, July 13, 2006 - Nova Scotia is better prepared to respond to a foreign animal disease outbreak, such as avian influenza, with the signing of a national response plan said Brooke Taylor, Minister of Agriculture on July 12.

"We are extremely . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, BC, July 13, 2006 - Cancer research in British Columbia received a significant boost with an investment of $420,000 from Western Economic Diversification Canada. With this funding, the B.C. Cancer Agency will purchase new equipment that will be . . . [more]

The Scarborough Hospital Starts Construction of New Emergency and Critical Care Centre
$52 million building will improve access and quality of care for all patients

Capital Health looking for community health leaders - Invites nominations for first-annual Community Health Leadership Award

Toronto, ON, July 12, 2006 - The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) is kicking off construction of a $52-million building that will house the new Emergency and Critical Care Centre (ECCC), improving access to services and quality of care for Scarborough residents. . . . . . . [more]

Halifax, NS, July 12, 2006 - If you have done something to significantly improve public health, safety, or quality of life, you deserve to be recognized. At least, that�s what Capital Health believes.

The organization is seeking nominations for . . . [more]

Tobacco use: addictive and cancerous - Two CIHR experts available to comment on nicotine addiction and various forms of cancer in light of a recent Statistics Canada report

British Columbia - Activities underway to improve emergency care

Ottawa, ON, July 12, 2006 - Over 37,000 deaths in Canada are attributable to tobacco and over 2 million hospital days were attributable to tobacco use in 2002 alone. Two experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are available to comment . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, BC, July 12, 2006 - Patients will benefit from a series of initiatives developed through the Province�s plan to help reduce congestion over the short term in emergency departments, announced Health Minister George Abbott.

�British Columbia . . . [more]

British Columbia - Prince Rupert Hospital reno complete, doors open

Nova Scotia - Smoking Rates Continue to Decline

Prince Rupert, BC, July 12, 2006 - Doors opened on July 8th at the newly renovated and reconfigured first floor of critical care services at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, part of a government commitment to modernize health facilities across British Columbia, . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 12, 2006 - Fewer young Nova Scotians are smoking, according to the annual Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey, released on July 10.

The report shows that smoking rates among Nova Scotians 15- to 19-year-olds have dropped from . . . [more]

Basal Insulin for People with Type 2 Diabetes Offers Better Quality of Life and Faster, Sustained Diabetes Control
All-Canadian INSIGHT Study Published in Diabetic Medicine

Medical students biking across Canada for helmet safety to receive $20,000 boost from Canada's home, car and business insurers

Hamilton, ON, July 11, 2006 - Canadian study results have been published in the July edition of the international journal, Diabetic Medicine, demonstrating that people with type 2 diabetes can safely achieve target blood sugar levels faster and more frequently . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, ON, July 11, 2006 - Four medical students who are cycling across Canada this summer to raise awareness about how to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries arrived in Ottawa on July 10th. They could receive as much as $20,000 from Canada's home, . . . [more]

McGuinty Government Committed to Helping Children and Youth with Autism

The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated the West Nile virus section of its website for the 2006 season.

Queen's Park, ON, July 11, 2006 - The McGuinty government is committed to providing services to children and youth with autism regardless of age, Minister of Children and Youth Services Mary Anne Chambers and Minister of Education Sandra Pupatello announced.

"More . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, ON, July 11, 2006 - The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated the West Nile virus section of its website for the 2006 season. It now includes new maps and tables that enable users to see past and current West Nile virus activity levels in Canada.

The . . . [more]

New Brunswick - New affordable-housing projects announced for Moncton

New data demonstrate effectiveness of Prexige� in relieving the acute pain of gout and reinforce its gastrointestinal safety profile

Moncton, NB, July 11, 2006 - Non-elderly singles and persons with disabilities in Moncton are getting access to more affordable housing with the official opening of Tannery Court on High Street, and the announcement of a new 47-unit housing project on Bonaccord . . . . . . [more]

Dorval, QC, July 11, 2006 � � Study shows Prexige once-daily as effective as indomethacin taken three times daily in relieving gout-associated acute pain

� New analysis shows Prexige offers significant gastrointestinal (GI) safety benefit compared . . . [more]

McGuinty government improving access to cancer-fighting drugs
Velcade And Three Other Drugs To Be Funded By The Province

Newfoundland and Labrador - Minister officially opens new cancer centre in Gander

Toronto, ON, July 11, 2006 - The McGuinty government is improving access to better drug treatment for approximately 1,400 people this year, rising to 2,600 next year, with the funding of four new cancer-fighting drugs, Health and Long-Term Care Minister . . . . . . [more]

Newfoundland and Labrador, July 10, 2006 - Health and Community Services Minister Tom Osborne officially opened the new cancer centre in Gander. Minister Osborne was joined by Minister Kevin O�Brien, MHA for the Gander District; Dave Diamond, chief executive officer, . . . [more]

Atlantic Canadians Need More Veggies

Infoway adds pharmacist and Atlantic doctor to advisory team

Nova Scotia, July 10, 2006 - Atlantic Canadians are not eating their fruit and vegetables, or at least enough of them, reinforcing the importance of the provincial government's efforts to promote healthy eating, especially among children and youth.

Data . . . . . . [more]

Montr�al, QC, le 10 juillet 2006 - Canada's leader in electronic health records has added two members to its clinician advisory team, made up of doctors, nurses and pharmacists, to communicate the benefits of health information technology to their respective professional . . . [more]

Cancer patients in Canada are too often facing the hard fact that the prescribed treatment for their cancer is only available at a price they can not afford or worse yet not available in Canada at all

Infection Control and Emergency Planning Top Priority for ACAHO Members

Montr�al, QC, July 10, 2006 - As provincial health ministries look for ways to reduce the heavy cost of new and existing medications, they have come to rely on such programs as the Common Drug Review (CDR) (excluding Quebec) and a complicated bureaucratic . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, ON, July 10, 2006 - The Association of Canadian Academic Healthcare Organizations (ACAHO), the national voice of Teaching Hospitals, Regional Health Authorities and their Research Institutes reports that members are actively pursuing a number of . . . [more]

Sault Area Hospital Project Attracts Industry Interest
Three Bid Teams Qualify

Tuberous Sclerosis Canada - Makes a $50,000 contribution to research

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, July 7, 2006 - A request for qualifications (RFQ) for companies to build, finance and maintain the new Sault Area Hospital has brought in a competitive list of pre-qualified proponents.

"We are pleased to see such interest from the . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 7, 2006 - Tuberous Sclerosis is a life threatening disease that causes tumors to form in all organs of the body. Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Eyes and Brain. Most individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis experience severe seizures and some kind of . . . [more]

New Brunswick - New affordable-housing units for seniors in Grand Falls

New nursing home opens in Moncton

Grand Falls, NB, July 7, 2006 - Seniors in Grand Falls will have access to more affordable housing with the construction of a new housing complex on 1st Avenue. Premier Bernard Lord and MP for Tobique-Mactaquac Mike Allen made the announcement on July 6th.

The . . . . . . [more]

Moncton, NB, July 7, 2006 - The official opening of Villa du Repos, a new $21-million nursing home, took place on July 5 in Moncton. Premier Bernard Lord and Family and Community Services Minister Madeleine Dub� took part in the ceremony.

"The . . . [more]

Health ministers continue working on National Pharmaceuticals Strategy

Dispelling Myths and Fears is the Mandate of the "Diabetes Group of 7"
Survey results highlight the need for more education about diabetes treatment options and achieving tighter blood sugar control

Fredericton, NB, July 7, 2006 - Provincial and territorial ministers of health accepted the progress report on the National Pharmaceuticals Strategy (NPS). They called upon the Government of Canada to commit to an ongoing partnership with provinces and territories . . . . . . [more]

Montr�al, QC, July 7, 2006 - The "Diabetes Group of 7" - a dynamic group of diabetes experts including physicians, dieticians, and patients - has joined forces to take the city of Montr�al by storm, dispelling myths and fears about diabetes treatments and . . . [more]

New Study Identifies Vulnerability to Depression Relapse

Landmark report the largest study of its kind to examine influence of geography on heart disease patients across Canada

Toronto, ON, July 7, 2006 - Released on July 4 by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), a new study shows that individuals who have recovered from depression may continue to be at risk for relapse, if brief feelings of sadness trigger depressive . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 7, 2006 - The Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team (CCORT) released the collective findings of the Canadian Cardiovascular Atlas, the largest and most advanced report of its kind to examine the influence of geography on the burden, . . . [more]

West Nile virus : How to protect yourself from West Nile virus

Centre for Health & Safety Innovation to Celebrate Grand Opening
September 20, 2006

Ontario, July 6, 2006 - West Nile virus (WNV) is established in Ontario, and the disease is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.

Today, mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. West Nile virus is established in Ontario and the disease is transmitted . . . . . . [more]

Mississauga, ON, July 6, 2006 - The newly-constructed Centre for Health & Safety Innovation (CHSI) will celebrate its official grand opening on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Realizing a vision, eight years in the making, this new facility is a central campus . . . [more]

McGuinty Government Making Improvements at Quinte Health Care
Funding Allows Planning To Begin For Picton Site Redevelopment

Improved supports benefit people with disabilities in Swift Current

Picton, ON, July 6, 2006 - Patient care will soon be enhanced for Picton area residents thanks to $1.3 million the McGuinty government is providing to Quinte Health Care (QHC) to plan for the redevelopment of QHC�s Picton site, Health and Long-Term Care . . . . . . [more]

Saskatchewan, July 6, 2006 - People with intellectual disabilities in Swift Current are living more independently and enjoying improved services, thanks to a new, supported, independent-living home and enhancements to an existing group home. Community Resources . . . [more]

New President and Scientific Director appointed to Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

McGuinty Government Increasing Access to Dialysis Services in the Leamington Area
Leamington-Area Patients Will Soon Have Access To Dialysis Closer To Home

Toronto, ON, July 6, 2006 - Dr. John Evans, Chair of the Board of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas J. Hudson as President and Scientific Director.

"On behalf of the Government of Ontario I . . . . . . [more]

Leamington, ON, July 5, 2006 - The McGuinty government celebrated the addition of a new six-station dialysis unit to be located at Leamington District Memorial Hospital with a visit by Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman.

"The McGuinty . . . [more]

Canadian Wins High British Honour for his Work in Health Research

New Brunswick - Province to expand whooping cough vaccination program

Ottawa, ON, July 5, 2006 - Dr. Anthony Pawson, Professor at the University of Toronto, principle investigator and former director of the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, and a distinguished investigator of the Canadian Institutes . . . . . . [more]

Fredericton, NB, July 5, 2006 - A three-year expansion of the publicly funded vaccination program against whooping cough - also known as pertussis - was announced on July 4th by Health Minister Brad Green.

"The vaccine to protect against tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis . . . [more]

McGuinty Government Invests in Better Hospital Facilities in Trenton
Provides $689,000 More Toward Hospital Redevelopment

Park Ridge Hospital Will Transform Radiology Department with Advanced Digital Technology and Services from Kodak

Trenton, ON, July 5, 2006 - The McGuinty government is providing Quinte Health Care with $689,000 toward the increased costs of the hospital�s redevelopment project at the Trenton site, Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman announced.

�We . . . . . . [more]

Rochester, N.Y., July 5, 2006 - Under a multi-million-dollar agreement announced on June 30, Park Ridge Hospital, here, will contract with Eastman Kodak Company to transform the hospital�s film-based radiology department to a state-of-the art operation featuring . . . [more]

B.C. paramedics honoured for compassion, dedication

25 leading healthcare institutions and clinical laboratories to evaluate Tm Bioscience�s test for respiratory viruses

Victoria, BC, July 5, 2006 - Eight British Columbia Ambulance Service paramedics are being honoured by Canada�s Office of the Governor General with top honours in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field.

The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, ON, July 4, 2006 - Early Access Program to test unique product that can identify 20 respiratory viruses � an important diagnostic tool for the management and surveillance of the pandemic threat of respiratory viruses.

Tm Bioscience . . . [more]

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Announce Plans for Global Health Initiative to Increase Worldwide Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of HCV

Patients-First Hospitalists Association - BC Hospitalists Agree to Equitable New Contracts with Health Authorities, Applaud Minister for Taking Strong Position on Putting Patients First

Cambridge, MA and New Brunswick, NJ, July 4, 2006 - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) company, announced that the companies will establish a global health initiative to increase the prevention, . . . . . . [more]

Vancouver, BC, July 4, 2006 - BC Hospitalists have reached a new agreement with the BC Ministry of Health and regional Health Authorities that will address compensation and workload, and will ultimately enhance physician recruitment and retention, and improve . . . [more]

Health Canada Approves New Means To Help Women With Fertility Challenges Become Pregnant
Method safe, easy to use, affordable

Yukon - New Human Resourses Strategy Increases Bursaries For Nurses

Saranac, Mich., July 4, 2006 - Health Canada (Sant� Canada) has approved a new method of helping women with fertility challenges to conceive. Called the Conception Kit�, it is safe, effective and affordable, and is used in the privacy of the home.

Conceivex, . . . . . . [more]

Whitehorse, YK, July 4, 2006 - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers announced that the Yukon�s Nursing Education Bursary will be expanded to support four students per year and that the financial assistance will increase from $2,500 annually to . . . [more]

Bay Side to Meet Community's Long-term Care Needs

British Columbia - New supportive seniors� housing for Langford

Nova Scotia, July 4, 2006 - The Bay Side Home in Barrington, Shelburne Co., became a long-term care facility on Friday, June 30.

In addition to the 20 beds already at Bay Side, 40 more long-term care beds will be opened by 2010 as part of the province's . . . . . . [more]

Langford, BC, July 4, 2006 - Provincial, community and non-profit representatives gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Alexander Mackie Lodge, a 75-unit, supportive seniors� living development in Langford.

�The Province is committed to . . . [more]

New Brunswick - New $28-million rehabilitation centre officially opened

Prince Edward Island - Physician recruitment and retention strategy shows progress

Fredericton, NB, July 3, 2006 - The new $28-million Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation was officially opened on June 29 in Fredericton by Premier Bernard Lord.

"This is an investment that is important to patients and their families, to physicians . . . . . . [more]

Charlottetown, PEI, July 3, 2006 - Chester Gillan, Minister of Health announced details on physician recruitment progress in the province. The announcement was made in the legislature when the Minister reviewed the arrival of numerous new physicians which are . . . [more]

Saskatoon, Prince Albert Parkland health regions making changes to keep hospital patients safer

Dr. Ian D. Graham appointed Vice-President of Knowledge Translation at CIHR

Saskatoon, SK, July 3, 2006 - Teams of health professionals in Saskatoon and Prince Albert Parkland health regions are making changes shown to keep hospital patients safer as part of the largest patient safety campaign in Canada.

In Saskatoon, they . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, ON, July 3, 2006 - Dr. Alan Bernstein, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), announced the appointment of Dr. Ian D. Graham as incoming Vice-President of Knowledge Translation at CIHR. This appointment is effective July . . . [more]

WorldHeart Rotary VAD Implant a Success - First Human Patient Goes Home
U.S. Trial of Next-Gen Ventricular Assist Device Anticipated in 2007

British Columbia - Government reaches agreement with hospitalists

Oakland, California, July 3, 2006 - World Heart Corporation (Nasdaq: WHRT, TSX: WHT) (WorldHeart), a global technology leader in mechanical circulatory support systems, announced that the first patient implanted with its advanced ventricular assist device (VAD) . . . . . . [more]

Victoria, BC, July 3, 2006 - The B.C. government and health authorities have reached a tentative agreement with hospitalists, ensuring patient care is maintained in health facilities that have hospitalist programs, announced Health Minister George Abbott.

�I . . . [more]

The Canadian Health Reference Guide on vacation

Sick Kids to receive $23 million to create cardiac diagnostic and interventional unit

Terrebonne, Quebec - July 15 th, 2005 - The Canadian Health Reference Guide news network will be on vacation for the next two weeks. Our news service will resume on August 2nd, 2005.
. . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 15, 2005 - The Sick Kids Heart Centre will receive $23 million in funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and from a committed group of donors to Sick Kids Foundation for the creation of the Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional . . . [more]

New treatment extends survival for patients with advanced lung cancer
Erlotinib increases survival by several months

New blood test could ease life for patients with rare form of diabetes

TORONTO, July 15, 2005 - An international clinical trial led by Canadian researchers has demonstrated that a drug called erlotinib increases survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who typically have no other treatment options.

The . . . . . . [more]

MONTREAL, July 15, 2005 - Fourteen-year-old Karine has received two insulin injections per day for as long as she can remember. Soon as after birth she was diagnosed with juvenile-onset diabetes, also known as insulin- dependent, or type I diabetes, which . . . [more]

Manitoba - Riverdale Health Centre to be site of new acute-rehabilitation program

City of Montreal to Host Major First-Ever Life Sciences Montr�al InVivo Career Fair

Winnipeg, July 15, 2005 - A new regional acute-rehabilitation program to help people recover after joint replacement surgeries is being developed at the Riverdale Health Centre in Rivers and will go into operation this fall, Health Minister Tim Sale announced . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 15, 2005 - An industry-building initiative will bring five leading players in the life sciences in Quebec, Montr�al International, BIOQuebec, AITS, Pharmahorizons and L'Ev�nement Carri�res together to host a major career fair in Montr�al, . . . [more]

McGuinty Government Continues to Expand Community Mental Health Services
34,000 More Ontarians Will Receive Services Closer To Home

Sero-survey identitifies WNV infection rates in Sourthwestern Manitoba

Toronto, July 15, 2005 - The McGuinty government is improving access to community-based mental health services for 34,000 more Ontarians this year, Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman announced today (July 14).

"By allowing . . . . . . [more]

Manitoba, July 14, 2005 - A study of blood samples from residents of communities in southwestern Manitoba showed that 3.2 per cent of people tested had antibodies to West Nile virus (WNV).

Most of those who tested positive for West Nile virus . . . [more]

Statement from Federal Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on Alberta's Third Way Announcement

World's largest organ donor awareness event begins July 16th - 2005 World Transplant Games in London, Ontario

OTTAWA, July 14, 2005 - The Alberta Government released today its new action plan to improve access to health care in Alberta.

We will need to study the details of what Alberta is proposing. I should reinforce initially, however, that all reforms . . . . . . [more]

LONDON, ON, July 14, 2005 - The world's largest organ donor awareness event is set to begin in London, Ontario Canada. An expected 1800 people from more than 50 countries will start arriving by Saturday, July 16th for the 2005 World Transplant Games. Every . . . [more]

With Blood Donor Population Aging, Canadian Blood Services Promotes Ad Council Public Service Announcement to Attract Youth

Obesity Rates Rise, but Red Cross Fights Back
The new Red Cross Swim program integrates fitness to fight obesity

OTTAWA, July 14, 2005 - Canadian Blood Services, in partnership with the Ad Council, AABB, America's Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross, has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to encourage blood donation among youth. As the donor population . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 14, 2005 - The recent release of the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey by Statistics Canada reinforces the importance of recent integration of a fitness focus into the recently-launched Canadian Red Cross learn-to-swim program, Red . . . [more]

Government of Canada Announces $5.4 Million to Fund Interdisciplinary Health Research Grants

Breakthrough therapy to benefit breast cancer patients

Ottawa, Ontario, July 13, 2005 � The Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh, Minister of Health, today announced funding of $5.4 million for 16 high profile projects that bring together researchers from natural sciences . . . . . . [more]

Victoria � July 13, 2005 - Breast cancer patients in British Columbia will gain immediate access to a promising drug therapy through an $8-million funding commitment from the Ministry of Health, the Provincial Health Services Authority and the BC Cancer . . . [more]

Health and Wellness New Brunswick - Tests show no problem with milk from Belledune area

Distinguished Canadians to Help Fight Mental Illness
Mental Illness Awareness Week establishes Senior Advisory Panel

Fredericton - July 13, 2005 - The Department of Health and Wellness released test results that show all raw milk produced in the Belledune area tested well below acceptable levels for heavy metals.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) conducted . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 13, 2005 - The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) today announced a panel of distinguished Canadian political, corporate and academic leaders who have joined forces to help raise awareness about the significant . . . [more]

Revised guideline for trichloroethylene (TCE) in drinking water

Nova Scotia - Support for Communities to Get Active

Ottawa, July 13, 2005 - Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh announced that Health Canada and the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water has agreed to a more stringent guideline for the amount of trichloroethylene (TCE) in drinking water.

The . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 12, 2005 - Nova Scotians will have more opportunities to get active with $500,000 in physical activity grants from Nova Scotia Health Promotion.

"Last year thousands of Nova Scotians got active in new or expanded programs in their . . . [more]

Capital Health's Stollery Children's Hospital performs first pediatric artificial heart procedure in Western Canada

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS, INC. TO INVEST AN ADDITIONAL US$5.9 MILLION IN ART ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Financing Represents Fourth Investment in ART by OppenheimerFunds since 2001

Edmonton, July 12, 2005 - An eight-year-old boy from Ontario is the youngest patient in Western Canada to receive an artificial heart, or Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), known as the "Berlin Heart". Artificial hearts/VADs are used for some adult and . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, Canada, July 12, 2005 � ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc. (�ART�) (TSX: ARA), a Canadian medical device company and a leader in optical molecular imaging products for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to announce that OppenheimerFunds, . . . [more]

PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL
Tips on best bike fits from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Canadian Cancer Society-funded study adds important information to early PSA screening issue
Men should continue to discuss risks and benefits of PSA test with doctors

July 12, 2005 - It�s summertime, and time to get out on your bike. Bicycle riding is one of the easiest ways to stay fit, promote cardiovascular health and improve muscular endurance. It�s a relatively inexpensive exercise that can be enjoyed . . . . . . [more]

Toronto, July 11, 2005 - Canadian researchers have found that screening men with the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test before any symptoms of cancer are evident may reduce their risk of getting metastatic prostate cancer by 35 per cent. Funded in . . . [more]

Groundbreaking Prostate Cancer Research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society adds important information to PSA screening issue
Men should continue to discuss risks and benefits of PSA test with doctors

Nova Scotia - Province Announces $800,000 in New Health Equipment

Vancouver, July 11, 2005 - Canadian researchers have found that screening men with the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test before any symptoms of cancer are evident may reduce their risk of getting metastatic prostate cancer by 35 per cent. Funded in . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 11, 2005 - New digital diagnostic imaging equipment at the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority will allow area physicians and their patients to make faster and better treatment decisions.

The Department of Health is . . . [more]

Dr. Peter Mackean recognized with prestigious awards

Procyon comments on major clinical trial announcement with ColorectAlert(TM) by licensee partner, IMI
Progress with colorectal cancer screening test continues

Charlottetown - July 8, 2005 - Dr. Peter MacKean was recently honoured with the Preceptor of the Year Award and the Prince Edward Island 2005 Family Physician of the Year Award in recognition of outstanding training of medical students and residents and exemplary . . . . . . [more]

Montreal, July 8, 2005 - Procyon Biopharma Inc. announced its shared enthusiasm with IMI International Medical Innovations Inc. on the progress with ColorectAlert(TM)

�We were aware of IMI�s intention to perform a study with the U.S. National . . . [more]

Information on missing computer tape is a low security risk for Albertans

Health Canada responds to Expert Advisory Panel on COX-2 drugs

Edmonton, July 8, 2005 - Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner has released a report on his investigation into a missing Health and Wellness computer data storage tape stating the incident is a low risk for potential fraud.

"We take . . . . . . [more]

OTTAWA, July 8, 2005 - Health Canada today responded to the release of the report of the Expert Advisory Panel on selective COX-2 non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The panel issued its recommendations earlier today.

"We welcome . . . [more]

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority submits report to strengthen regional health services

Province Continues to Support Accessible Transportation Services in HRM

Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 8, 2005 - The Assiniboine Regional Health Authority (ARHA) has submitted its report on strengthening health services within its region and the report has been received by the provincial government.

The report, titled From Challenges . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 8, 2005 - Getting to doctors' appointments or a job interview will become easier for seniors and people with disabilities in Halifax Regional Municipality.

The province is providing $20,000 each to Walter Callow Wheelchair Bus . . . [more]

Ontario Supports Improved Access to Health-Care Services in Rural Ontario
Invests In Software Application To Enhance Delivery Of Health-Care Services

$3 Million in Advertising Donated - Astral Media Partners with Dr Clown to Bring Entertainment and Caring to the Lives of Hospitalized Patients

Guelph - July 8, 2005 - The Ontario government is supporting improved access to health care services in rural Ontario by investing in an integrated software application to enhance delivery of health care services, Liz Sandals, MPP for Guelph-Wellington, . . . . . . [more]

Montr�al, July 7, 2005 - Astral Media announced a 3-year partnership with the non-profit, charitable organization, Dr Clown, a therapeutic clown organization working with children and the elderly to integrate therapeutic clowning into the humanization . . . [more]

Hamilton - Council approves contract agreement with ona local 50 (Public Health) representing public health nurses

Local health leader selected for national fellowship

Hamilton - July 7, 2005 - Hamilton City Council has approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Ontario Nurses Association Local 50 (Public Health), which represents City of Hamilton Public Health Nurses. The agreement was ratified by union membership . . . . . . [more]

VICTORIA, July 7, 2005 - Dr. Christine Penney has been selected as one of 26 participants in a prestigious national healthcare fellowship program- Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA).

The EXTRA fellowship is designed to train . . . [more]

Medical officer of health appointed for Region 3

Shriners to Keep Hospital for Children in Montreal

FREDERICTON (CNB) - July 7, 2005 - Dr. Cristin Muecke has been appointed medical officer of health for Region 3, the province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Wayne MacDonald, announced today.

Dr. Muecke will be based in the Public Health Regional . . . . . . [more]

London - July 6th, 2005 - The Shriners Hospitals for Children announced today (July 5) that the new Canadian Shriners Hospital will be built in Montreal. Although the Shriner Board of Directors previously recommended London as the site for a new hospital, . . . [more]

The Government of Canada reaffirms its commitment to combat Canada's rising obesity levels

Premier McGuinty salutes London team in their bid for Shriners Hospital
Dedicated Group Of Caring People Make Ontarians Proud

Ottawa, July 7, 2005 - In response to Statistics Canada's release of the latest number of overweight and obese Canadians, Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh and Minister of State (Public Health) Dr. Carolyn Bennett recognized the need to take action to . . . . . . [more]

Queens Park - July 6 2005 - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty publicly thanked everyone involved in the bid to bring a Shriners Hospital for Children to London.

"This community put together a strong case for the Shriners to select London as the best . . . [more]

Procyon completes the acquisition of Bioxalis Medica inc and closes a concurrent financing of $ 3.5 m
The Company expands its oncology portfolio with an innovative technology platform for cancer therapy

Canadian Dermatology Association Declares July National Hyperhidrosis "No Sweat" Education Month
Excessive Sweating a Debilitating Year-round Problem Which Can Impact Quality of Life

Montreal, July 6, 2005 - Procyon Biopharma Inc. announced the successful acquisition of Bioxalis Medica Inc. (Bioxalis), a Montreal-based biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of targeted liposomes for cancer treatment . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 6, 2005 - To increase awareness of hyperhidrosis - a medical disorder that results in excessive sweating - and the severe impact that it can have on a sufferer's quality of life, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is declaring . . . [more]

Ministers continue thematic consultations to develop Public Health Goals for Canada

Province Combating Prescription Drug Abuse

Toronto, July 6, 2005 - Federal Minister of State (Public Health) Carolyn Bennett and Theresa Oswald, Manitoba's Minister Responsible for Healthy Living, are co-hosting a meeting today (July 5) on public health methodologies and tools and their relationship . . . . . . [more]

Nova Scotia, July 6, 2005 - Nova Scotia took the next step today, July 5, in making the province's prescription monitoring program one of the best in Canada, proclaiming the Prescription Monitoring Act.

Executive Council also approved prescription . . . [more]

Prince Edward Island - Breast cancer services fund-raiser kayaking around island

Minister Dosanjh releases two new reports on the Primary Health Care Transition Fund

Charlottetown - July 6, 2005 - Jacki Lewis of Toronto, Ontario, is on Prince Edward Island to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer services and honour a dear friend, the late Dr. Betty Hall who passed away June 10, 2002. Ms. Lewis is kayaking off the . . . . . . [more]

OTTAWA, July 5, 2005 - Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh today released two new reports on Health Canada's Primary Health Care Transition Fund (PHCTF): the Interim Report and the Summary of Initiatives.

The Primary Health Care Transition Fund . . . [more]

Local health leaders selected for national fellowship

Saskatchewan - Surgical web site updated � Progress on wait lists

WINNIPEG, July 5, 2005 - Ms. Helen Clark and Ms. Debra Vanance have been selected as two of 26 participants in a prestigious national healthcare fellowship program-Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA).

The EXTRA fellowship is . . . . . . [more]

Saskatchewan, July 5, 2005 - Saskatchewan surgical wait lists continue to decline, according to new data on the Saskatchewan Surgical Care Network (SSCN) Web site. Since February 2004, the number of patients waiting in the seven largest health regions has . . . [more]

Government invests $1.05 million in medical equipment for Burin

Ontario Public Health Association excited about focus on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Newfoundland & Labrador, July 5, 2005 - Premier Danny Williams and Health and Community Services Minister John Ottenheimer, along with Clyde Jackman, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education and MHA for Burin-Placentia West, announced a $1.05 million investment . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 4, 2005 - The Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) welcomes the McGuinty government announcement on the appointment of Jim Watson to the new portfolio of Minister of Health Promotion. The Association, a volunteer organization of people . . . [more]

Physicians and Pharmacists Welcome Health Minister's Promise to Consult on Cross-Border Drug Initiatives

The Canadian Health Reference Guide on vacation

OTTAWA, July 4, 2005 - Canadian medical and pharmacy organizations welcomed the Health Minister's announcement that the federal government was taking steps to protect the country's drug supply.

"While much of the detail is still left to be . . . . . . [more]

Montreal - July, 2004 - We would like to advise you that from July 16th to August 2nd, our news service will be interrupted due to our annual summer vacation.

The staff and management of the The Canadian Health Reference Guide would like . . . [more]

ART Announces Sale of Optical Molecular Imaging System to the University of Bergen Through GE Healthcare
ART ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life 2004 exceeds fundraising goal!
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (BC AND YUKON DIVISION)

MONTREAL, Canada, WAUKESHA, Wisconsin, July 15, 2004 - The University of Bergen, Norway's International University, has after aformal tender procedure, chosen ART's eXplore Optix time-domainpreclinical molecular imaging system, to conduct its biochemistry andmolecular biology research

ART . . . . . . [more]

VANCOUVER, July 15 2004 - The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to announce that Relay For Life 2004 raised more than $4 million in 38 communities across BC and the Yukon. Almost half a million of the total amount came from online donations.

Relay . . . [more]

Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario welcomes new CEO
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (ONTARIO DIVISION)

New doctors, nurses, pharmacists call for 'open talks' at Premiers' and Territorial Leaders' meeting on healthcare
Launch NEW HEALTH PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (NHPN) "The Future Face of Medicare"

TORONTO, July 15 2004 - The Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, welcomes Peter Goodhand as its new Chief Executive Officer.

"I am delighted to welcome Peter Goodhand as the new CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division," says . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 15, 2004 - Organizations representing thousands of medical residents (doctors-in-training), nursing students, and pharmacy students and interns today called on Canada's 13 Premiers and Territorial Leaders to open up their healthcare talks . . . [more]

GOVERNMENT MLAS URGE BC TO GIVE BLOOD
British Columbia

New government funding enhances parenting services across the province

Vancouver, British Columbia - July 15, 2004 - Government MLAs, including minister of state for Intergovernmental Relations Sindi Hawkins, today participated in a public awareness event at Canadian Blood Services to urge British Columbians to give blood to help meet increased . . . . . . [more]

Calgary - July 15, 2004 - The Alberta government has committed $6 million toward an initiative that will support 16 parent resource centres across the province. Two of these centres will have an Aboriginal focus.

The parent resource centres announced . . . [more]

RNAO announces appointment of new Director of Health and Nursing Policy

Dimethaid reports negative results for Phase III HIV/AIDS study
DIMETHAID RESEARCH INC.

Toronto, July 15, 2004 � The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sheila Block as the Association�s Director for Health and Nursing Policy. Ms. Block is commencing her position at RNAO on Monday, . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 15 2004 - Pharmaceutical developer Dimethaid Research Inc. (TSX: DMX) has completed initial analysis of data from a Phase III study showing that immune regulating drug WF10 failed to meet primary endpoints. An independent statistician, . . . [more]

AIDS: Looking Forward to Toronto 2006
CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS

Ontario health providers establish task force to support system integration and provide better care
HEALTH SYSTEM INTEGRATION TASK FORCE

OTTAWA, July 15 2004 - The Canadian Labour Congress challenges employers across the country to join the labour movement in its successful efforts in fighting and preventing HIV/AIDS - at home and abroad.

"After this week's release of the International . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 15 2004 - In response to Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman's call for healthcare providers to help lead the way with health system integration, representatives from across the provincial healthcare system have joined . . . [more]

City of Toronto welcomes provincial investment in child care
CITY OF TORONTO

Patent Protection Crucial for Next Generation of HIV/AIDS Medicines
- New Innovative Medicines for People Living with HIV/AIDS Will be the Key to Sustain the Fight Against the Pandemic. - Overcoming Resistance is Critical for Future Safe and Effective Therapies.

TORONTO, July 15 2004 - City of Toronto Councillor Olivia Chow, Chair of the Mayor's Roundtable on Children, Youth and Education, congratulated the Province of Ontario today on announcing the first new, substantial provincial spending on child care . . . . . . [more]

BANGKOK, July 14, 2004 - Intellectual property protection is essential to ensure the continued development of new HIV/AIDS medicines. In a presentation before the XV International AIDS Conference, Pfizer Inc Chairman and CEO, Henry A. McKinnell, Ph.D., . . . [more]

ProMetic announces positive results for the use of PBI-1393 in cancer therapy
PROMETIC LIFE SCIENCES INC.

Canadian MedicAlert(R) Foundation Welcomes New Leadership
Atlantic Region Well Represented on the Board of Directors - CANADIAN MEDICALERT FOUNDATION

MONTREAL, July 14 2004 - ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. (PLI:TSX) announces today that CTL (Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes) cells stimulated with PBI-1393, one of its Therapeutic Unit's lead products, were proven effective in destroying cancer cells. These significant . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 14 2004 - The Board of Directors of Canadian MedicAlert(R) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Martin Kabat to the position of President and CEO, and Mr. Leonard F. Kelsey as Chairman, effective immediately.

These . . . [more]

RNAO announces appointment of new Director of Health and Nursing Policy

NSDA President Applauds Nova Scotians' Oral Health Practices

Toronto, July 13, 2004 � The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sheila Block as the Association�s Director for Health and Nursing Policy. Ms. Block is commencing her position at RNAO on Monday, . . . . . . [more]

Halifax, July 13, 2004 � Dr. Scott MacLean, newly-installed president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association, is applauding a recent Statistics Canada Community Health Survey that indicates more Nova Scotians are recognizing the importance of oral health. . . . [more]

Land selected as preferred site for new upper river valley hospital
Carleton County

Local health leaders selected for national fellowship

Fredericton, July 13, 2004 � Approximately 75 acres of land has been selected in Carleton County as the preferred site for the construction of the new Upper River Valley Hospital, Supply and Services Minister Dale Graham announced today.

The land, . . . . . . [more]

Ottawa, July 13 , 2004 - Dr. Pierre Jean Allard, Chief of Palliative Care, SCO Health Service and Director of the Elisabeth Bruy�re Research Institute's Palliative Care Research Group and Dr. James Worthington, Vice-President, Medical Affairs at The . . . [more]

Children six months to 23 months to be vaccinated for influenza

IsoTis Reports Positive Results Allox(TM) Phase 2 Trial - Establishes Complete Wound Closure in 57% of Patients with Optimal Dose
ISOTIS S.A.

Edmonton, Alberta - July 12, 2004 - Alberta will enhance its influenza immunization program to include healthy children under two years old. Beginning with the 2004 fall immunization campaign, all children between six months and 23 months, as well family members . . . . . . [more]

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, and IRVINE, CA, July 12 2004 - IsoTis OrthoBiologics (SWX/Euronext Amsterdam: ISON; TSX: ISO) reports positive results for the Phase 2 dose escalation trial of its chronic wound treatment product Allox(TM). Allox(TM) is part of the product portfolio of EpiSource, . . . [more]

AnorMED announces new HIV entry inhibitor drug candidate to advance to Phase II clinical program
Positive Phase Ia safety and oral bioavailability data presented at 2004 - International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand - ANORMED INC.

DiagnoCure Completes a $23,750,000 Public Offering
DIAGNOCURE INC.

VANCOUVER, July 12 2004 - AnorMED Inc. (TSX:AOM) announced today that positive clinical data from healthy volunteers support continued clinical development of AMD070, as new anti-HIV therapy, in a Phase Ib/IIa program. The Company's clinical program for . . . . . . [more]

QUEBEC CITY, July 12, 2004 - DiagnoCure Inc. (TSX: CUR), a leading developer and provider of immunoassay and molecular diagnostic tests for early detection of cancer, today announced the completion of a public offering of 5,000,000 common shares at a price . . . [more]

Cardiome congestive heart failure trial to continue
CARDIOME PHARMA CORP

NEW MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR PEAWANUCK AND KASHECHEWAN

VANCOUVER, July 12 2004 - Cardiome Pharma Corp (NASD: CRME, TSX: COM) today announced that its independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has issued a recommendation to continue the phase 2 randomized controlled clinical trial, OPT-CHF, evaluating . . . . . . [more]

Sudbury, Ontario - July 12, 2004 - The Ontario government is improving emergency health care services in two remote First Nations communities by investing in vital medical equipment, Northern Development and Mines Minister and Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation . . . [more]

Department boosts the search for more physicians by adding new billing numbers

$3.5 MILLION TO BUILD ON SUCCESSFUL NURSING STRATEGIES
British Columbia

Fredericton, New Brunswick - July 9, 2004 - Health and Wellness Minister Elvy Robichaud announced today the addition of 25 new opportunities for physicians to practice in the province in fiscal year 2004-2005.

In its Provincial Health Plan entitled Healthy Futures: . . . . . . [more]

Victoria - July 5, 2004 - Government is adding a further $3.5 million to its nursing strategy to continue to strengthen recruitment, retention and education of nurses across British Columbia, Minister of Health Services Colin Hansen said today.
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STE. ANNE HOSPITAL TENDER AWARDED
$1.5 Million Capital Investment To Improve Safety, Security: Chomiak

Two reports to form part of the fall discussion on options to sustain health care

Manitoba - July 9, 2004 - Health Minister Dave Chomiak today announced a $1.5 million tender to provide safety and security upgrades to Ste. Anne Hospital in the South Eastman Regional Health Authority has been awarded.

Bockstael Construction . . . . . . [more]

Calgary, Alberta - July 9, 2004 - Albertans will be asked for their opinions this fall on strategies to resolve persistent challenges facing public health care so it is able to meet health needs into the future. That discussion will include themes from several . . . [more]

Funding boost for Mother Baby Nutrition Supplement now in effect

First West Nile virus case reported

Newfoundland and Labrador - July 9, 2004 - Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, announced today that, as of July 1, those eligible for the Mother Baby Nutrition Supplement can avail of a new . . . . . . [more]

Edmonton, Alberta - July 9, 2004 - Alberta has its first travel-related human case of West Nile virus for 2004. The individual, a resident of Northern Lights Health region, was hospitalized last week with symptoms of West Nile fever but has since recovered and . . . [more]

New tendering website provides vendors better access to public contracts

Local health leader selected for national fellowship
CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Edmonton, Alberta - July 9, 2004 - The Alberta government has launched an electronic tendering system to provide Canadian vendors one-window access to all Alberta public tenders and contracts for goods, services and construction. The system is available at www.purchasingconnection.ca.

With . . . . . . [more]

OWEN SOUND, Ontario, July 9 2004 - Mrs. Sonja Glass, Corporate Manager, Grey Bruce Health Services, has been selected as one of 24 participants in a new national fellowship program-Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA).

The EXTRA fellowship . . . [more]

Is the newer class of antipsychotic drugs beneficial in older adults? New study in BMJ warns limited clinical trial evidence despite drugs' increasing popularity
BAYCREST CENTRE FOR GERIATRIC CARE

Local health leader selected for national fellowship
CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

TORONTO, July 9 2004 - A newer class of antipsychotic drugs is being prescribed with increasing frequency to older adults to manage agitation associated with dementia.

But a new study in the British Medical Journal has found that few randomized . . . . . . [more]

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 9 2004 - Iain Smith, Pharmacy Manager, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, has been selected as one of 24 participants in a new national fellowship program-Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA).

The EXTRA fellowship is designed . . . [more]

Minister Smitherman to attend 15th International AIDS Conference (Government of Ontario)
Canadian Delegation Will Share Strategies For Fighting Global Disease - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

SASKATCHEWAN NURSE NOMINATED TO NATIONAL POSITION
Health - Government of Saskatchewan

TORONTO, July 9, 2004 - Ontario's Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman is leaving today to attend the 15th International AIDS Conference in Bangkok with a Canadian delegation of federal, provincial and municipal representatives.

"Ontario . . . . . . [more]

Regina, July 9, 2004 - Congratulations to Dr. Marlene Smadu for her nomination to President-elect of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). Smadu is currently the Associate Dean, Regina site of the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.

As . . . [more]

Study shows Toronto's air pollution harms thousands of residents, Medical Officer of Health calls for action on air quality
CITY OF TORONTO

THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL (TOH) RECEIVES FULL ACCREDITATION

TORONTO, July 9 2004 - Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Toronto's Acting Medical Officer of Health, today released a study estimating that five common air pollutants contribute to about 1,700 premature deaths and 6,000 hospital admissions in Toronto each year.

The . . . . . . [more]

OTTAWA, July 8, 2004 - The Ottawa Hospital (including the Regional Cancer Centre) and its affiliates, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and The Rehabilitation Centre, have been granted full Accreditation by the Canadian Council on Health Services . . . [more]

American Academy of Pediatrics Releases New Guidelines for Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns; Potential Role of Stanate(R) Identified
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Health Canada approves first-of-its-kind treatment for precancerous skin disease
Patient-applied cream stimulates the bodys own immune system to treat disease from within - 3M PHARMACEUTICALS

NEPTUNE, N.J., July 8 2004 - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released new guidelines for the treatment of neonatal jaundice.The guidelines were promulgated by the AAP Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia and published in the July issue of Pediatrics . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 8 2004 - Health Canada has approved Aldara(TM) (imiquimod) Cream 5%, a topical prescription medication for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) - a precancerous skin condition caused by chronic sun exposure affecting at least 1 million . . . [more]

Hospice Association welcomes enhanced government funding for more Ontarians to choose death, with dignity, at home
HOSPICE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

New combination therapy approved for hypertension
Teveten(R) Plus treats poorest managed form of high blood pressure - SOLVAY PHARMA INC.

TORONTO, July 8, 2004 - The Hospice Association of Ontario (HAO) welcomes the enhanced funding for home care, end-of-life care, chronic care services in homes, community support and supportive housing services announced by Ontario's Minister of Health . . . . . . [more]

TORONTO, July 8 2004 - Solvay Pharma Inc. announced today that Health Canada has approved Teveten(R) Plus (eprosartan mesylate/hydrochlorothiazide tablets) for the treatment of hypertension in which optimal control has not been achieved with monotherapy. . . . [more]