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- 3/22/2011
Ottawa renews CPAC funding
The federal government has renewed the mandate of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) for five years with $250 million in funding. CPAC is an independent organization funded by the Ottawa to accelerate action on cancer control for Canadians. - 3/22/2011
Midlife crisis or mania?
Man’s bipolar disorder was undiagnosed, but psychiatrist was not at fault since patient did not disclose his wild behaviour - 3/22/2011
BUDGET 2011: Canadians left waiting for vision on health care say CMA and CNA
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) reacted to the federal budget with a renewed sense of urgency for the federal government to develop an overall health-care vision for Canada - 3/22/2011
Brewery workers locked out over drug benefits
A dispute centred around prescription drug coverage has led to the lockout of 172 employees at a Moosehead bottling plant in Saint John. - 3/22/2011
Accentus acquires Mrecord
- 3/21/2011
NP-led spinal clinic reduces wait times
A nurse practitioner-led clinic can speed up diagnosis and management of certain spinal conditions, according to a pilot study at Toronto Western Hospital. - 3/21/2011
The case for Atlantic health amalgamation
Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Newfoundland and N.B.: A combined health system might improve doctors’ lot - 3/21/2011
BUDGET 2011: New medical expense tax credit announced
The federal government has announced a new medical expense tax credit, aimed at providing some income tax relief to those with above-average medical and disability expenses - 3/21/2011
MDs use YouTube to expose hospital’s woes
Montreal doctors say the high-profile videos of crumbing ER were a last resort