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- 8/24/2011
Quebec family docs accept government pay offer
Five year deal gives FPs 6% increase over 5 years - 8/24/2011
Novel emergency centres get mixed response
Shortage of rural family doctors to blame for strains in Nova Scotia’s ERs, critics say - 8/23/2011
Health Council reports on aboriginal maternal and child health
The Health Council of Canada has released a new report entitled Understanding and Improving Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health in Canada. Its goal is to create a better understanding of and support for programs and initiatives that have the potential to reduce health disparities between aboriginal and non-aboriginal Canadians. - 8/23/2011
Robots to join the healthcare team?
Kazuhiko Terashima, head of Toyohashi University of Technology’s new Center for Symbiotic Human Robotics Research in Toyohashi, Japan, is proposing “smart robots” for hospitals. - 8/23/2011
Canadians feel healthy, but challenged: Deloitte survey
More than half of Canadians (55%) rate their overall health as “excellent” or “very good” in 2011, and two-thirds report high levels of emotional well-being. At the same time, Canadians are experiencing increased challenges as they try to address wellness, healthy living and chronic disease. - 8/23/2011
Incivek: second protease inhibitor approved for chronic hepatitis C
Drug’s marketing date in Canada has not yet been announced. - 8/23/2011
New Spanish law requires doctors to prescribe generic drugs
Doctors now must give only active ingredients, dose and format. Pharmacies then provide cheapest available version of medication. - 8/23/2011
Pharmacists named in Yaz wrongful death suit
Never mentioned risks pill posed to people with blood disorders, claims deceased's mother. Manufacturer also named in suit. - 8/23/2011
Radiation therapy device gets federal funding
The federal government is supporting the development of a new cancer radiation therapy device that could lead to more precise and life-saving treatment methods. - 8/23/2011
Providers recognized for employee engagement
Three healthcare provider organizations are among the 2011 winners of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards. This annual award program recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees.