The Ontario government has announced a review into the implementation and effectiveness of amendments to the Human Rights Code that took effect June 30, 2008. Mr. Andrew Pinto, a prominent human rights and employment lawyer, and adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, has been appointed as the lead in this review. Public consultations will be held […]Continue readingOntario reviews changes to Human Rights Code
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LHINC Mental Health and Addictions Working Group report
The Local Health Integrated Network Collaborative (LHINC) is an Ontario provincial advisory body formed by the LHINs in 2009 to strengthen relationships with health service providers, their associations and LHINs collectively on system-wide issues. LHINC established a Working Group (WG) on mental health and addictions in April 2010 for the purposes of providing practical, consistent […]Continue readingLHINC Mental Health and Addictions Working Group report
Vote4MHA campaign invites agencies to join Ontario-wide election network
A network of concerned organizations is growing across Ontario to make mental health and addictions a priority election issue. The network is comprised of supporters of the Ontario Mental Health and Addiction Alliance’s Vote4MHA campaign which urges the province’s political parties and incoming government to take action on mental health and addictions. Organizations that share […]Continue readingVote4MHA campaign invites agencies to join Ontario-wide election network
A quarter of hospitalized mental health patients restrained
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) recently released the results of a study that reveals nearly one in four mental health patients are restrained by straps, medication or isolation while in hospital. The study reviewed data from 30,000 mental health patients admitted to general and psychiatric hospitals between 2006 and 2010. The August 24, […]Continue readingA quarter of hospitalized mental health patients restrained
Optimism and reduced risk of stroke risk (USA)
A study by researchers at the University of Michigan has found that optimism is associated with a reduced incidence of stroke. Researchers examined data from the Health and Retirement Study that includes 6,044 American adults aged 50 years or more and followed them for two years. Data was adjusted for chronic illness, self-rated health, as […]Continue readingOptimism and reduced risk of stroke risk (USA)
Ontario asking for a new long-term health care deal
The Ontario government has asked the federal government to work with the provinces to help make a new long-term deal on health care. The federal government recently committed to a six per cent increase in health transfers however the federal government pays only 23 per cent of Ontario’s health costs. Ontario is requesting more health […]Continue readingOntario asking for a new long-term health care deal
New agreement between province and Ontario Medical Association
The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association have agreed to changes to the final year of the four-year Physician Services Agreement. These changes are aimed at getting an even greater “bang for the taxpayers’ buck” by ensuring that publicly-funded Medicare services are based on medical evidence and best practice. The changes include: A new […]Continue readingNew agreement between province and Ontario Medical Association
OECD Health Data 2011
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released “Health Data 2011” in June. This report is a comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health systems amongst OECD members, as well as international comparisons of health systems, key indicators and briefing notes. “Health Data 2011” is a useful resource for anyone involved in […]Continue readingOECD Health Data 2011
Understanding and improving Aboriginal maternal and child health
A new Canadian report explores what programs and services are making a difference to Aboriginal maternal and child health. The report, prepared by the Health Council of Canada, includes perspectives from those who provide care to Aboriginal women and children. The report includes highlights from regional consultations across Canada, including participant feedback on promising practices […]Continue readingUnderstanding and improving Aboriginal maternal and child health
eHealth Progress Report
According to the 2011 eHealth Progress Report, more than 7,000 doctors are now managing the health information of 6.5 million Ontarians with an electronic medical record. Use of the electronic health record saves time, lives and money. The report lists other achievements, including: 24/7 remote access to neurologists; All hospitals are now able for the […]Continue readingeHealth Progress Report