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- 9/18/2013
Newfoundland pharmacists set to broaden scope of practice
The Pharmacy Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) has released a report — <em>The Pharmacist Option: Leveraging Newfoundland and Labrador’s Pharmacists for Cost-Effective Health Care Delivery</em> — that says broadening pharmacists’ scope of practice in key areas could save taxpayers about $165 million. - 9/17/2013
OMA announces dates for fall president's tour
Dr. Scott Wooder, president of the Ontario Medical Association, will be touring the province this fall getting feedback from physicians. Members will have an opportunity to share ideas about important issues, the OMA said in a press release. - 9/17/2013
Obit: World’s last smallpox victim took up polio fight
‘Somalia was last country with smallpox—I didn’t want it to be last place with polio’: Ali Maow Maalin - 9/17/2013
New study lends more evidence for genetics in everyday practice
A new study shows, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes do have the potential of reversing aging at the cellular level. Physicians who keep to up-to-date on such research likely already use genetic testing for the sake of their patients. This study provides yet more proof that genetic testing—including telomere testing—should be standard practice. - 9/17/2013
SickKids opens $400-million research tower in downtown Toronto
TORONTO | The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) celebrated the official opening of the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning on Tuesday. It is believed to be the largest child health research tower in the world. - 9/17/2013
Canada's actuaries take a hard look at national healthcare costs
OTTAWA | Actuarial analysis of the Canadian healthcare system concludes that, at current growth rates, costs will eventually be at levels such that provinces and territories will be required to spend almost all of their budgets on healthcare. This would be at the expense of other programs such as education, social welfare and infrastructure. - 9/17/2013
Merger to create national provider of pharmacy services and healthcare products
Medical Pharmacies Group Limited’s (MPGL) agreement to purchase Ottawa-based Desjardins Healthcare Group (DHG) could simplify the sourcing of products and services for long-term care facilities, retirement homes and the community. - 9/17/2013
Staff, not structures, key to integrated care for mental health
U.K. report stresses need for cross-boundary inter-professional training - 9/17/2013
Court orders massive fine for fake doctor with positive RateMDs rating
Suspended sentence comes with $50,000 price - 9/17/2013
Canadians share their stories about health IT in Infoway's challenge
TORONTO | Launched in May, the ImagineNation Impact Challenge sought entries showcasing the impact of digital health. Hundreds of Canadians participated by entering stories, voting on their favourite submissions or serving as a judge.