May 14, 2012
Participate in Ontario Budget Hearings!
					As you know, the government did not hold pre-budget hearings as is normally the case, even though it was planning an extremely harsh budget that will result in major health care cuts. These				
								
					Fred Ashbury of Piceps Consultants is working with some colleagues at the University of Wollongong (Australia) on an international research project to design and implement an online survey. The survey focuses on				
								May 13, 2012
Ontario men gain access to new medication to reduce bone complications from prostate cancer
					Ontario men with advanced prostate cancer now have access to an innovative treatment, XGEVA® (denosumab), for the prevention of debilitating bone complications, such as broken bones, spinal cord compression, or the need				
								April 24, 2012
Women`s Health Contribution Program Slashed
					Another federal ministry announces program closure – the end of the Women’s Health Contribution Program One more women’s programfalls victim to federal government budget cuts; 16-year program provided essential evidence and information				
								
					Coverage Will Eliminate Financial Burdens For Patients, Families (April 19, 2012) Premier Greg Selinger today announced the government will help support cancer patients and their families by making oral cancer drugs free				
								
					Question 1: Cancer Care and Health Care Services  According to a Leger Marketing poll, healthcare is the number one issue on the minds of Alberta voters. About one quarter of Albertans believe				
								 
							 
						 
					 
					