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- 8/30/2011
IMGs sue N.B. regulator over licence terminology
College of physicians and surgeons says change not meant to stop them from moving from province - 8/30/2011
Kevin Smith named supervisor for Niagara Health System
The Ontario government has appointed Dr. Kevin Smith as supervisor for Niagara Health System. On Aug. 15, Health Minister Deb Matthews recommended to cabinet that a provincial supervisor be appointed to the troubled health system—the largest in the province—which had come under fire for a dangerous outbreak of C. difficile. - 8/30/2011
Study of C. difficile toxins may lead to new therapies
U.S. researchers have discovered how cells in the gut neutralize toxins produced by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), a finding that may eventually lead to new methods of treatment. - 8/30/2011
Ontario's LHINs invest $40M in seniors’ mental health
Ontario’s 14 local health integration networks (LHINs) are directing $40 million towards enhancing services for seniors who exhibit behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia or other neurological conditions. - 8/30/2011
Using multimedia for patient education
Developing education tools and helping patients navigate online health information. - 8/30/2011
Cardiometabolic risk evaluation – there’s an app for that
A free iPad application called MyHealthyWaist is now available – designed for health professionals by experts from the International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk of Université Laval in partnership with Nurun, an international interactive marketing agency. - 8/29/2011
Maternal and Newborn Care Conference coming to Toronto
This year's theme focuses on evidence-based decision-making. - 8/29/2011
NP to deliver clinics to Cold Lake settlement
Services to include cervical screenings and chronic disease management care.