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x e c u t i v e d i r e c t o r ' s m e s s
a g e
Actions needed
now to shore up medical care system
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Both government and the
medical profession have vital leadership responsibilities in ensuring
that the public has a sustainable and stable medical care system. |
P e r s p e c t i v e s
Make time to
take care of yourself
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At the beginning of this
“new year,” consider taking some time to get a status report on
yourself. |
D
o c t o r s i n t h e n e w s
Doctor’s
notebooks digitized
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The virtual exhibit, Dr.
Cluny Macpherson (1879-1966): Reflections of a Newfoundlander, was
officially launched this past spring. |
H
e a l t h A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
Eastern Health
now largest health organization in province
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Eastern Health employs
over 12,000 health care and support services professionals with a
medical staff of over 600 credentialed physicians. |
P r i v a c y
Privacy law and
health records
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It is not clear how
Canada’s new privacy regime will ultimately impact health care, but it
is something physicians should consider now. |
H e a l t h P r o m o t i o n
Survey shows
women know they should have a pap test… so why aren't they?
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Only 35 per cent of women
in this province have an annual Pap smear; these rates are very low. |
H e a l t h T e c h n o l o g
y
Unbiased
evidence: CCOHTA delivers research on drugs, medical devices and systems
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CCOHTA’s health technology
assessments can save you time in evaluating the research evidence. |
H
e a l t h P o l i c y
Ruling on
private insurance has far-reaching impact
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What is ultimately at
issue in the case is whether the Canadian public should have wider
access to privately-funded preferential medical care. |
I n f o r m a t i o n T e c h
n o l o g y
Projects
support development of the provincial electronic health record
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These projects will assist
physicians in providing improved patient care by making comprehensive
patient information available in a timelier manner. |
H e a l t h P r o m o t i o n
Nutrition first
mantra of Kids Eat Smart
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A nutritious start to the
school day makes a difference that lasts a lifetime. Kids Eat Smart
Foundation helps kids learn, grow and be their best. |
F i n a n c i a l
Return of
capital
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With their potential for
capital appreciation and their regular distributions, a portion of which
is sometimes tax-deferred, real estate investment trusts are becoming
increasingly popular among investors. |
H
e a l t h P r o m o t i o n
Celiac disease:
The hidden epidemic
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Celiac disease affects one
in 100-150 individuals in North America; most remain undiagnosed. |
P
r i m a r y C a r e R e n e w a l
Mobilizing
primary health care renewal
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Provincial framework
defines primary health care as a philosophy, or organizing strategy, to
provide services across the continuum for the first level of care and/or
health and community services. |
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