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- 5/10/2011
EHR system to connect Greater Toronto Area
Funding is now in place and work is underway on a $72-million plan to create a single electronic health record system across Toronto and the surrounding area. - 5/10/2011
B.C. scientists join European genome consortium
British Columbia scientists are now part of an international team compiling an enormous bank of resources for research into the functions of all known genes. - 5/10/2011
50 years of MedicAlert in Canada
Fifty years after MedicAlert came to Canada, the company has more than one million Canadian members and says it continues to innovate when it comes to the way medical information is stored and communicated. - 5/10/2011
The Healthcare Interview: Brian Forster waxes philosophical on eHealth’s future
Since 2005, CEO Brian Forster has guided OntarioMD, which manages eHealth Ontario’s electronic medical record (EMR) adoption program. His philosophy: If you make it fully functional, doctors will come—but we're not there yet. - 5/10/2011
Canada’s first hospital set for major makeover
After a false start, a project to deliver a nearly $1-billion facelift to Canada’s oldest hospital appears finally ready to roll. - 5/10/2011
2011 Canadian hypertension guidelines released
Here's what’s new and key points that remain unchanged in the 2011 guidelines. - 5/9/2011
Safety of calcium supplements questioned over cardiac concerns
Osteoporosis Canada responds to study with caution to assess women’s total intake before adding supplements - 5/9/2011
Ontario program has helped 10,000 nurses get working experience
Ontario highlights programs for both new and experienced nurses. - 5/9/2011
Wrist offers better route to the heart
Canadian-led study finds fewer access-site complications with wrist versus groin - 5/9/2011
MD marathoners take on Boston