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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
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
Vancouver care home twice lays off nursing staff
The Vancouver Island Health Authority is monitoring a seniors care home in Sidney after the owner twice laid off its nursing staff inside four weeks. - 6/17/2013
Fewer nurses, more assistants for Montreal General
Fewer full-time nurses will be assisting surgeons in the operating rooms of the Montreal General Hospital as part of a second phase of budget cuts, The Gazette has learned. - 6/17/2013
Nurses donate to soldiers memorial
- 6/17/2013
Ottawa Hospital launches employee loyalty and rewards program
OTTAWA | Ackroo, a loyalty and rewards technology and services provider, has partnered with The Ottawa Hospital to launch The Ottawa Hospital Employee Care Program. - 6/16/2013
Government monopoly would reduce quality of prescription drug coverage: study
MONTREAL | The obsession with reducing public spending on prescription drugs, which takes the form of constantly falling price caps, bulk purchasing strategies and reimbursement restrictions, entails numerous unintended consequences, especially for the health of Canadians, according to a new study from the Montreal Economic Institute. - 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.