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The physician fax
referral program to the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association’s
Smokers’ Helpline doubled caller volume since it was launched this
past spring. |
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The NLMA and the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung
Association recently recognized the top referring physicians to the
Smokers’ Helpline.
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Now
that a “new health deal” between the federal government and
provinces has been signed, the drama of the First Ministers
Conference on Health will shift from Ottawa to provincial capitals. |
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The
NLMA, in partnership with
Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador and others, called for
a community action in response to child nutrition issues. |
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A
universal life insurance plan typically consists of insurance
coverage in the form of permanent or whole-life insurance combined
with an investment component (also called the reserve account). |
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Those of you who have
been reading Nexus and attending the AGM are
aware that our organization has taken on the significant task of
getting our members online with an electronic medical record (EMR). |
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I hope you all
had a chance for some down time over the summer. Now it’s back to
the grind again. School starts up, as does the chilly air, the
longer nights, too many meetings and, of course, the usual array of
fall germs. |
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It is always a
challenge to incorporate new initiatives into a busy practice, but
the clinic in Springdale area has had great success in increasing
cervical screening. |
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October 24-30 is Pap
Test Awareness Week and the Cervical Screening Initiatives will be
launching a new look and a new slogan. |
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A report from Planned
Parenthood and the Women’s Health Network is a valuable resource for
physicians and other health professionals working with adolescents. |
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Third-year medical
students David Thomas and Robyn Hutchings were recently presented
with NLMA scholarships valued at $1,000. |
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The CMA recently
launched mydoctor.ca — a unique, online service that enables
physicians to create and maintain their own sophisticated websites
quickly, easily and inexpensively. |
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The Newfoundland and
Labrador Centre for Health Information continues with background
work on the proposed Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Network.
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Recent health
information reports prepared by the Research and Development
Division of the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health
Information |
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We all know these kinds
of complaints — particularly those that return again and again — can
be challenging. |
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As the baby boom
generation ages in the province, the number of individuals diagnosed
with Alzheimer disease is expected to triple. |
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Nexus
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Nexus
DEFINED
A connected group or series; a bond, a connection.
Nexus is
published quarterly for Newfoundland and Labrador's physicians. It is a forum for
the exchange of views, ideas and information for members.
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