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Conference Board gives 'A' grades to three provinces for overall health performance

A new report card from the Conference Board of Canada singles out three provinces — Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario — for ‘A’ grades in overall health performance.
Where have Europe's nurses gone?

Throughout Europe, the nursing profession is rapidly losing its appeal. An aging workforce and dwindling student enrollment in nursing schools are precipitating a looming nursing crisis.
A day for Ontario MDs to have a great time and support a great cause
Trying to save money on medical devices a misguided effort: CHPI

TORONTO | A new study of spending on medical devices in 66 countries finds they are a smaller burden on health spending, and are more affordable relative to GDP in Canada compared to most other countries.
Defending our colleges investigation
Letter: Cuts make it hard for nurses to provide proper care

Over the past nine years working on a busy surgical ward, I have come to learn that the most valuable place a nurse can be is at a patient’s bedside.
Nurses, IT analysts among top 10 fastest-growing temp jobs

Despite Canada’s bleak employment numbers in recent years, there has been an increase in jobs such as nursing, banking and landscaping — as long as you’re a temporary worker.
Nurse's salary tops $300,000

Some concerns are being raised after a nurse did so much overtime last year her salary topped $300 000.

Pharmaceutical sector's investment in Canada chronically underreported: KPMG