Simple tips to help seniors right-size their life As people transition into old age, there’s often a series of difficult decisions to be made. Should they move to a smaller house or condo? Is it necessary to look at a retirement… Continue reading
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Ontario healthcare overhaul begins with new care for all proposals
Ontario's Liberal government took the first step in its new health-care accountability legislation Ontario’s Liberal government took the first step in its new health-care accountability legislation, which could result in drastic changes to the way care is delivered in Canada’s most populous… Continue reading
Niagara Falls goes green to promote organ and tissue donation
Niagara Falls goes green to promote organ and tissue donation On April 21, 1994, two-year-old Stuart Herriott succumbed to head injuries after an accident and his parents consented to organ donation. His heart, liver and both kidneys were transplanted. Sixteen years later, the Herriott family… Continue reading
Wide gaps in health spending across Canada
Canadians have universal health care, but a new study shows big differences in health spending across the country Canadians have universal health care, but a new study shows big differences in health spending across the country, suggesting there may also be inequalities… Continue reading
P.E.I. government has broken its promise to provide catastrophic drug coverage
P.E.I. government has broken its promise to provide more Islanders with catastrophic drug coverage The P.E.I. government has broken its promise to provide more Islanders with catastrophic drug coverage, says the provincial branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. Dawn Binns, the… Continue reading
Surgical checklist now in effect across Ontario
Surgical checklist now in effect across Ontario Operating room staff in Ontario hospitals now have to go through a safety checklist before starting and after completing surgery. The list is designed to reduce the risk of surgical errors such as… Continue reading
