DISPATCH: The intriguing case of Canadians’ rising optimism about health care Stateside: Nurse practitioners try new tackNurse practitioners say they could help treat millions of Americans who will get health insurance under the health law but insurance industry practices are hampering their efforts. Idea 4 - New competency-based residency curriculum will better prepare family doctors for practice 32 nursing positions cut at Horizon hospitals Thirty-two nurses at seven hospitals in the Horizon Health Network received layoff notices on Friday. Study allays prostate drug fears Results suggest finasteride reduces cancer risk without affecting mortality 6 big ideas that are reshaping medical education U of A medical school cuts admissions by five students The five medical spots that were cut had alternative funding and were not funded by the provincial grants, according to the university administration More materials being provided to Chatham-Kent medical offices An annual check up for a program to promote early literacy by placing books and other materials in doctors' waiting rooms, shows it's in good health. Lack of nurses in Tumbler Ridge; situation becoming “critical” Though this isn’t new news, staff at the Health Centre here in town are becoming increasingly worried about having enough nurses to run the facility. What your patients are reading - Week of September 9, 2013 First Previous 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 Next Last