SARNIA, ON, September 21, 2011 – For the first time ever, patients in Sarnia-Lambton have nominated their physicians for a Patients’ Choice Award. The Patients’ Association of Canada and the Ontario Medical Association announced the winners of the Patients’ Choice Awards at a reception today.
The Sarnia-Lambton Patients' Choice Awards was a success. We received a record amount of nominations, each containing valuable insight to the patient perspective. The two winners are Dr. Glen Maddison and Dr. Cynthia Arnold.
Thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for some highlights!
Winners to be announced on our blog Wednesday, September 21st!
The Patients' Association of Canada (PAC) is happy to join other national health associations in supporting Canada Health Infoway's (Infoway) ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge.
The Outcomes Challenge will accelerate the use of innovative solutions in four key areas with the potential to improve healthcare quality and the patient experience:
TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2011 /CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) announced today the formation of a new Clinical Council to provide advice on the organization's clinical engagement strategy and investments. The Council will be chaired by Dr. Michael Golbey, who is a practicing family physician from Kelowna, British Columbia and Chair of the Canadian Medical Association Board of Directors. It also includes physician, nurse, pharmacist and patient representatives.
Like climate change, the relentless worldwide spread of noncommunicable diseases offers an opportunity for low-, middle-, and high-income countries to join forces in addressing a major global challenge that threatens health and economies alike. A recent report from the World Health Organization1 identified six risk factors associated with noncommunicable diseases as the leading global risk factors for death: high blood pressure, tobacco use, high blood glucose levels, physical inactivity, overweight or obesity, and high cholesterol levels.
Roy Green will interview Sholom Glouberman on the future of Canada's healthcare system and why patients will play a huge role.. don't miss it!
Sept 3rd - Local Toronto time: 2:25 PM on Talk Radio AM640
Click here for a list of radio stations carrying the program.
ANAHAD O'CONNOR -- A new study has a message for doctors and nurses who fail to wash their hands: Don’t think about yourself. Think about your patients.