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Addiction and Mental Illness... The Stakes are High but the Opportunity is Great 2012-10-12
Bellwood Health Services
This week's release of the ground-breaking study 'Opening Eyes, Opening Minds: The Ontario Burden of Mental Illness and Addictions Report' provides a shocking perspective on the impact that mental ill...
Emergency Gaza Update 28.12.20082008-12-29
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, Al-Mezan Center (Gaza) and the Palestin
Targeting of civilians and/of medical facilities is a breach of international humanitarian law. The targets chosen by the Israeli military include also clearly civilian installations.
Law Student Publishes Textbook with Oxford University Press2009-01-28
Omar Ha-Redeye
A law student at the University of Western Ontario has published a chapter in an Australian textbook on public health.
Nurses disappointed with Vernon hospital announcement2013-02-12
BCNU
Nurses disappointed with Vernon hospital announcement. New Polson tower will result in only 14 new beds when at least 30 more beds and more nursing staff are needed.
Nurses Send a Message to Health Authority CEO2013-03-07
BC Nurses' Union
Keep the Promise of Safer Care through Safe Staffing at Women's and Children's Hospital
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Connexions Library: Health FocusWebsite
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Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on health.
Health & Safety Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources
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A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to health and safety in the Sources directory for the media.
Health careSources Select Resources Encyclopedia
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Health care or healthcare is the treatment and prevention of illness.
Health Care Politics Economics Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources
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A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to health care politics and economics in the Sources directory for the media.
Healthcare inequalitySources Select Resources Encyclopedia
Article
Healthcare inequality (also called health disparities in some countries) refers to the disparities in the access to adequate healthcare between different gender, race, and socioeconomic groups.
HealthSources.caWebsite
2017
A web portal featuring information and resources about health, with articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and important arti...
If the doctor is listening, you have 11 secondsNoakes, Susan
Article
2018
CBC News
U.S. study found that just 36% of doctors posed an open-ended question to get patients to talk.
Social determinants of healthSources Select Resources Encyclopedia
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Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions under which people live which determine their health.
Sources Select Health ExpertsWebsite
Health experts available to take media calls about their area of expertise.
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Health Practitioners available to take media calls about their area of expertise.
Ten Health Care MythsDiemer, Ulli
Article
1995
Ulli Diemer
Medicare's opponents have launched a sustained ideological attack on medicare. Their propaganda relies on myths and misrepresentations.
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Connexions Annual 1994A Sourcebook of Social and Environmental Alternatives
Diemer, Ulli (ed.)
Serial Publication (Periodical)
1994
Simultaneously a reference book and an introduction to the world of social and environmental alternatives. The bulk of the Annual is devoted to listings of grassroots groups. It also contains a series...
Medical CrisisSecrets Your Doctor Won't Share With You
Martin. Dr. Anthony W.
Book
Social Determinants of HealthCanadian Perspectives
Raphael, Dennis (ed.)
Book
2004
The social determinants of health are summarized and analyzed by over 30 medical and social academics.
Abilities MagazineArticles and resources providing information, inspiration and opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, friends, and professionals.
AllianceMember activities and profiles of the AMEC.
Canadian ChiropractorTo be a spearhead for progress in chiropractic health care, to offer a forum for new ideas and to promote chiropractic awareness and understanding.
Canadian Family PhysicianRepresenting more than 35,000 members across the country, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is the professional organization responsible for establishing standards for the training, ce...
Canadian Healthcare ManagerFor health care managers in the public and private sectors, offering in-depth features, profiles of industry leaders, critical statistical data and national news.
Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaPublishes original scientific papers related to anesthesia. The official voice of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and ResearchThe Journal publishes manuscripts of original research, professional practice and reviews that contribute to best practice in dietetics, including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, public healt...
Canadian Journal of Plastic SurgeryOfficial Journal of the following organizations: Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery, GAM Canada (Microsurgery), Canadian Society for surger...
Canadian Journal of PsychiatryThe Canadian Journal of Psychiatry provides a forum for psychiatry and mental health professionals to share their findings with more than 3000 researchers and clinicians.
Canadian Journal of Public HealthScientific, peer-reviewed articles on a broad range of public health topics in the areas of health promotion and protection, disease prevention and public health policy.
Canadian PerspectivesArticles on the Council's vision for Canada and Canadians: safeguarding social programs, promoting economic justice, renewing democracy, asserting Canadian sovereignty, promoting alternatives to corpo...
Chronicle of Skin & AllergyScientific magazine providing news and information on practical therapeutics and clinical progress in dermatologic medicine.
Le ClinicienMedical education review articles for Qu‚bec physicians.
Family HealthWritten by health-care practitioners for the general public. Reliable, up-to-date information about a wide range of health topics and concerns. Developed with the assistance of the College of Family P...
Geriatrics & AgingFor primary health care providers. Key issues and trends in geriatric medicine and research. A physician's CME gateway to clinical issues specific to the care of aging adults
Hospital NewsHospital News informs readers of current health-care news, medical advancements and trends in health care with a monthly editorial focus, as well as the latest career opportunities in healthcare.
Maclean'sA current affairs magazine published once a month in print and weekly online
The Medical PostThe leading national newspaper for the Canadian medical profession.
Network MagazineInformation of interest and relevance to the mental health field as a whole, including consumers and families.
Nursing BCOfficial publication of the CRNBC. Significant issues, including those that affect nurses' ability to practice safely and competently.
Ontario Medical ReviewIn-depth coverage of the issues and developments affecting the practice of medicine in Ontario, including government affairs, health-care policy, professional issues and practice management.
Oral HealthClinical dental journal reaching practicing dentists across Canada.
Parkhurst ExchangePlatform for the exchange of medical information to assist doctors with problems relating to specific practice-based situations.
Patient CareAdvice on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of problems seen in primary care office practice.
Pharmacy PracticeProfessional journal for Canada's pharmacists. Provides updates on new drugs and disease treatments, as well as current professional issues.
Physicians' Computing ChronicleThe doctor's point of entry to the information age. Reviews information available via the Internet and CD-ROM. Also reports on technological changes.
The StandardInformation about self-regulation, standards, practice issues and council news for members of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Published in English and French.
The Standard is the College's digita...
Vision MagazineThe latest trends, product innovations, hot events, ocular health and other subjects for optical professionals.
Government Ministries & Agencies
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareThe Ministry is leading the health system into the new millennium with a consumer-centred and decentralized structure that will better manage health resources.
Integration of the Ministry's activitie...
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