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- 3/15/2011
U.S. law firm helped Baby Joseph's transfer to Missouri hospital
A Washington, D.C., law firm that calls itself the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), says it's extremely pleased that a hospital in Missouri has taken "Baby Joseph," the child at the centre of a care controversy in London, Ont., because this will enable the family to "get the care and medical attention they need and deserve." - 3/15/2011
Yet another lesson not learned
We used to be able to prescribe, but business interests gave that authority away. Now that we could possibly get it back... - 3/15/2011
Virtual reality neurosurgery centre opens in Toronto
A new virtual reality neurosurgery training centre that will benefit Canadians undergoing brain surgery has opened at Toronto Western Hospital. The centre is one of seven virtual neurosurgery training centres to be established across the country – with centres in Montreal, Halifax and Ottawa already launched, and centres in London, Winnipeg and Calgary in development. - 3/15/2011
Japan disaster: no radiation risk expected for Canada
The damage to power plants in Japan is not expected to pose any health risks to people in Canada, according to government officials. - 3/15/2011
Nurse Joan Lesmond a 2011 YWCA Woman of Distinction
For her inspiring work to ensure women’s issues are at the forefront of health care policy and delivery, Joan Lesmond is the YWCA 2011 Woman of Distinction for Health Leadership. - 3/14/2011
Quebec Order of pharmacists pushes for legislative changes
Minor ailment treatment, lab test requisitions among responsibilities sought. - 3/14/2011
Emergency preparedness goes mobile at Bridgepoint
In a collaborative move to bring emergency preparedness to mobile devices, Toronto-based Bridgepoint Health has partnered with Tenet Computer Group Inc. and George Brown College to test and implement Tenet’s emergency management software. - 3/14/2011
Interdisciplinary conference breaks with tradition
Docs, pharmacists, nurses bring real-world experience to workshops