Archive for November 16th, 2009

Why in the world is an organization dedicated to the treatment and prevention of blindness spending money on toilets? “Because believe it or not, toilets and blindness are directly connected,” says Pat Ferguson, President & CEO of Operation Eyesight. “Proper sanitation and clean water are in short supply in the developing world and that contributes... »

In this day and age, with the latest in medical equipment and scientific advances adding both quantity and quality to our lives, it is easy to forget that the simplest actions can provide some of the most important results. In fact, your mother’s instructions to “wash up before dinner” should be considered some of... »

Tomorrow morning, CP24/CHUM CHRISTMAS WISH launches its 43rd Christmas season raising money and collecting toys for families in need across the GTA. To celebrate the launch of the campaign, CP24 Breakfast’s Ann Rohmer, Melissa Grelo, and Steve Anthony join 104.5 CHUM FM’s morning team Roger, Darren and Marilyn live on air on both CP24... »

The value of ehealth was brought to life today by Rob Devitt, Interim President and CEO of eHealth Ontario, as he told a packed room at the Ontario Hospital Association’s 2009 HealthAchieve conference that eHealth Ontario was the driving force behind the work to identify the 906,577 patients living with diabetes and match them... »

Barrie families will soon be able find family health care at a new clinic led by nurse practitioners opening at Georgian College. Nurse practitioners are able to treat common illnesses and injuries, and order lab tests, X-rays and other diagnostic tests. They can also refer patients to specialists. They will work with doctors, nurses and... »

Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown is calling on the provincial government to ensure that all Ontarians have access to safe, nutritious and culturally acceptable food, as access to nutritious food has become more difficult due to rising fruit and vegetable prices and higher unemployment levels. Since 1999, public health units in Ontario... »