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- 11/29/2012
Ontario farms cornea transplants to independent clinics
Ontario has tweaked the funding formula for cornea transplants as a way to slash wait times, allowing the procedure to be completed in independent clinics. - 11/28/2012
New chronic disease project involves all Atlantic provinces
HALIFAX | The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement with the participation of 17 regional health authorities and the support of four Atlantic provincial health departments has announced the launch of the Atlantic Healthcare Collaboration for Innovation and Improvement in Chronic Disease. - 11/28/2012
Smoke-free workplace reduces MI incidence
A new U.S. study has shown a considerable decline in the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) after the implementation of smoke-free laws. - 11/28/2012
Students get creative with videos
At Monday’s Commitment to Care and Service Awards, the winner of the second annual Pharmacy Student Video Contest was crowned. - 11/28/2012
National program launched to support all caregivers
TORONTO | Canada Cares, a first-of-its-kind caregiver program, has been created to support and salute the upwards of five million caregivers of all kinds in this country. - 11/28/2012
Females primarily responsible for healthcare decisions: Ontario study
TORONTO | A study has found that 70% of females in Ontario are responsible for making the healthcare decisions in their household. - 11/28/2012
Networking event encourages French- Quebec research projects
LYON, FRANCE | A joint networking event was held in Lyon mid-November at which 15 French-Quebec collaborative project ideas were presented, focusing on the development of new technologies or processes to facilitate the discovery of new drugs. - 11/28/2012
Analysis: A tough but lucid agreement in Ontario
Ontario doctors’ fee vote results due Dec. 10