Healthcare Management

Four health organizations have been recognized with Health Service Leadership Awards by Health Association Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Association for Paediatric Health Centres and group purchasing organization Medbuy have expanded their long-time relationship to deliver more cost savings to paediatric healthcare providers while supporting the unique health needs of children and youth.

A program that has led to radical reductions in the number of emergency room visits by repeat patients at a Quebec hospital has caught the attention of healthcare administrators across the province.

The board of Alberta Health Services has approved the appointment of 43 new members and 43 renewed appointments to 12 Health Advisory Councils across the province.

The Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, B.C., is officially open. The $180-million tower has added 16,815 square metres of space to the site. More space has allowed for the expansion of operating rooms and the emergency department.

The Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada and Healthcare Supply Chain Network are launching a joint OIPMAC-HSCN Healthcare Certificate in Strategic Sourcing.