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Accuracy of statistics on fatal drug reactions questioned
TORONTO | The author of a new article published by the Canadian Health Policy Institute questions the validity of statistics about fatal adverse drug reactions commonly cited by those who advocate for increased regulation of new drugs in Canada.
NP awareness campaign launches: Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) campaign to raise awareness about nurse practitioners (NPs), which focuses on how NPs improve access to quality health care and reduce wait times, is being launched today in Ontario. .

Canada falling behind in tackling hepatitis C, says liver foundation

TORONTO | More than 300,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C, yet only 2% of them have undergone treatment for this potentially fatal liver disease. Many go undiagnosed until it is too late.
Suspended MD 'overcharged' medical marijuana patients, advertised himself as pot doctor

A Saskatchewan doctor who has had repeated run-ins with his provincial college has been given an “indefinite suspension” after he overcharged two patients seeking medical marijuana.
Trust fund established for Lori Fasano

The pharmacy industry has rallied together to create a trust fund for Lori Fasano, a pharmacist and pharmacy executive who recently suffered an acquired brain injury (ABI) that has left her with significant physical limitations.
Doctor, is your Facebook profile exposing you to professional breaches?

OTTAWA | The Canadian Medical Association is reminding members that Facebook profiles could pose a big ethical and professional breach for doctors as a new study suggests some physicians haven't locked down their privacy settings enough.
Benefits provider confirms deal with Shoppers for employee flu shots

Canada’s largest provider of retirement and benefit plans has signed a deal with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide flu shots to client companies' employees.
Press Review - October 29, 2013

Check out our review of recent healthcare stories in the media - Top Story: Record-setting transplant patient still feels healthy after 25 years. Read this and
Hamiltonians speak out for Ontario’s doctors, nurses and patients

Ontario's doctors and nurses are led by Hamiltonians. The presidents of both the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Ontario Medical Association call the Hamilton area home.
Canada's health-care spending growth rate is slowing down: CIHI

The growth rate of health-care spending is gradually slowing in Canada, with the nation spending about $6,000 on each citizen this year.

Accuracy of statistics on fatal drug reactions questioned

NP awareness campaign launches: Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’

Canada falling behind in tackling hepatitis C, says liver foundation

Suspended MD 'overcharged' medical marijuana patients, advertised himself as pot doctor

Trust fund established for Lori Fasano

Doctor, is your Facebook profile exposing you to professional breaches?

Benefits provider confirms deal with Shoppers for employee flu shots

Press Review - October 29, 2013

Hamiltonians speak out for Ontario’s doctors, nurses and patients

Canada's health-care spending growth rate is slowing down: CIHI

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