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- 6/17/2013
Premature babies foundation applauds federal government
EDMONTON | As of June 9, eligible parents who take leave from work to provide care or support to their critically ill or injured child can receive Employment Insurance special benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children. - 6/17/2013
OPA awards recognize "everyday heroes"
The 2013 Ontario Pharmacists’ Association’s (OPA) Awards honours the outstanding contributions made by some of pharmacy’s “everyday heroes.” - 6/17/2013
Canadians have access to fewer new medicines than most OECD countries: Rx&D
OTTAWA | Compared to 32 other developed countries, Canada's public drug plans perform poorly in providing access to new medicines and vaccines, according to the 2011-2012 International Report on Access to Medicines from Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D). - 6/17/2013
Union representing Alberta nurses says dozens of positions being eliminated
The union representing Alberta nurses says AHS plans to eliminate 23 registered nurse positions and four licensed practical nurse positions in Edmonton, and replace them with 16 health care aides. - 6/17/2013
Video: Don't take vitamins, doctor warns in new book
Consumers spend billions each year on vitamins, supplements and alternative therapies. Now, a new book debunks treatments that may not really work. Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discusses his book, "Do You Believe in Magic?". - 6/17/2013
Cutting case managers for ALS, MS patients wrong, nurse says
A Calgary nurse says Alberta Health Services is forsaking its most vulnerable patients by cutting specialized care for ALS and MS patients. - 6/16/2013
OMA defends public pronouncements following alleged 'junk science' criticism
A conservative-minded columnist is calling out the Ontario Medical Association and saying they use “junk science” in their public policy announcements. - 6/16/2013
Canada trails in access to orphan drugs for rare diseases
TORONTO | Access to orphan drugs – pharmaceuticals developed specifically to treat very rare medical conditions – has been more challenging for Canadians than patients in most other developed countries.