A new campaign called “Tell Me My Breast Density” has begun, and its goal is to inform politicians in the upcoming elections that breast density notification is a key part of healthcare. Dense breasts are one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer, and yet in many provinces there are no programs in place to notify women of their breast density. Mammograms miss 50%
Month: August 2019
Revised ODSP Guidelines Could Pose a Threat to Cancer Patients
In November 2018, the Ontario government announced its intention to change the definition of disability in the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to “align more closely with federal government guidelines.” If it goes through, this change will threaten the health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations. To qualify for ODSP now, a person must have a physical or mental impairment that is continuous or
Co-Founder of Myeloma Canada Passes Away
We are saddened to report on the passing of Aldo Del Col, M.S.M., Co-founder of Myeloma Canada on August 6th, 2019, due to complications related to multiple myeloma. He leaves behind a valuable legacy of passion and determination. Aldo was diagnosed with myeloma in 2012, and it quickly became his mission to empower patients to “take a seat at the table” and get involved in
Highlights from ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada has released another issue of their safety bulletin. Here are some of the highlights: Mandatory reporting of serious adverse drug reactions and medical device incidents The Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act, or Vanessa’s Law, which will go into effect in December of 2019, is intended to increase drug and medical device safety in Canada by strengthening Health