The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) recently conducted a survey of municipal leaders. Results showed that municipal leaders from across Ontario chose health care as the number one issue that political parties should focus on in the upcoming provincial election. As well, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) Annual General Meeting, municipal leaders met […]Continue readingHealth care is the top priority in provincial election
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CLEO web resource to assist school registration for non-status children
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO), a community legal clinic specializing in public legal education, has launched a web resource for community workers to help parents without immigration status register their children for school. The resource explains relevant legal issues and provides resources to support parents. For more information, please visit the CLEO website at www.cleo.on.ca. Continue readingCLEO web resource to assist school registration for non-status children
LCO seeks Board members
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is looking for people interested in joining their Board of Governors. In addition, the LCO is establishing a new Community Council as part of its commitment to engaging the public and is looking for interested applicants. The Community Council is an advisory and networking group, reporting to the Board […]Continue readingLCO seeks Board members
MDSC wants to hear from you
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is conducting a survey that will help them improve their understanding of mental health concerns among Canadians living with mental illness, their family members or caregivers, and anyone concerned about the mental health system. Once completed, the MDSC will compile and forward these concerns to provincial, territorial and […]Continue readingMDSC wants to hear from you
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
Touched By Fire
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) is calling for submissions for their December 8, 2011 art show and sale, “Touched By Fire: The Art Show You Have To Be Crazy To Enter.” The MDAO is looking for original works of art in oil, watercolour, latex, acrylic, drawings, photography and mixed media by artists who […]Continue readingTouched By Fire
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