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- 6/17/2013
Fewer nurses, more assistants for Montreal General
Fewer full-time nurses will be assisting surgeons in the operating rooms of the Montreal General Hospital as part of a second phase of budget cuts, The Gazette has learned. - 6/17/2013
Premature babies foundation applauds federal government
EDMONTON | As of June 9, eligible parents who take leave from work to provide care or support to their critically ill or injured child can receive Employment Insurance special benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children. - 6/17/2013
Nurses donate to soldiers memorial
- 6/17/2013
Canadians have access to fewer new medicines than most OECD countries: Rx&D
OTTAWA | Compared to 32 other developed countries, Canada's public drug plans perform poorly in providing access to new medicines and vaccines, according to the 2011-2012 International Report on Access to Medicines from Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D). - 6/17/2013
Union representing Alberta nurses says dozens of positions being eliminated
The union representing Alberta nurses says AHS plans to eliminate 23 registered nurse positions and four licensed practical nurse positions in Edmonton, and replace them with 16 health care aides. - 6/17/2013
Cutting case managers for ALS, MS patients wrong, nurse says
A Calgary nurse says Alberta Health Services is forsaking its most vulnerable patients by cutting specialized care for ALS and MS patients. - 6/17/2013
Ottawa Hospital launches employee loyalty and rewards program
OTTAWA | Ackroo, a loyalty and rewards technology and services provider, has partnered with The Ottawa Hospital to launch The Ottawa Hospital Employee Care Program. - 6/17/2013
Video: Don't take vitamins, doctor warns in new book
Consumers spend billions each year on vitamins, supplements and alternative therapies. Now, a new book debunks treatments that may not really work. Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discusses his book, "Do You Believe in Magic?".