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- 6/26/2013
Major gift opens genomics facility in Calgary
CALGARY | The University of Calgary has purchased three next-generation genome sequencers thanks to a $5.5-million community gift from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. - 6/26/2013
Mackenzie Health wins national safety award for infusion pump project
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. | Mackenzie Health’s Smart Pumps for Safety Implementation Team has received the Healthcare Safety Award from the Canadian College of Health Leaders. - 6/26/2013
Lefties disadvantaged in surgical training
Urologist says left-handed surgeons are forced to adapt to a right-handed world - 6/26/2013
Boon new interim dean at Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Heather Boon, a pharmacist and health services researcher with a long history and reputation exploring the use of, regulation of and research behind complementary medicines, has been appointed interim dean at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. - 6/25/2013
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada establishes $3.5M endowed research chair at McMaster University
CCFC also on a roll as annual re-branded ‘Gutsy Walk’ fundraiser raises millions for research - 6/25/2013
MD who allegedly asked patient to be his lover has licence revoked
The CBC reports that a Regina doctor has permanently lost his licence for coming on to his patients. - 6/25/2013
Over 10% of home care patients have adverse events: study
EDMONTON | With more than one million Canadians receiving healthcare services in the home, and the demand for home care increasing with the aging population, there is a greater need to ensure safe delivery of home care in the home setting. - 6/25/2013
Niacin prescriptions rise despite questionable benefit
Physicians should reconsider the role of the drug in the wake of negative trials, researcher says - 6/25/2013
Moving Ontario hospitals into the 21st century
Funding approaches that integrate care can improve access, costs and quality - 6/25/2013
Infoway releases 'refreshed' strategic plan for digital healthcare
TORONTO | Canada Health Infoway has released Opportunities for Action: A Pan-Canadian Digital Health Strategic Plan. The plan, which details the healthcare priorities that digital health solutions can best support over the coming years, has identified five key opportunities for action. - 6/25/2013
Bridgepoint officially opens new 464-bed hospital in Toronto
TORONTO | Bridgepoint Active Healthcare officially opened its new hospital June 25. As the largest healthcare facility of its kind in Canada, the 464-bed hospital is a major milestone in Bridgepoint’s vision to become Canada’s leading centre for rehabilitation and patients living with complex health conditions.