Steelworkers Stand Up for Health Care, Endorse NDP in Nova Scotia By-elections

Steelworkers Stand Up for Health Care, Endorse NDP in Nova Scotia By-elections HALIFAX, Feb. 27, 2020 /CNW/ – The United Steelworkers (USW) union is proud to endorse NDP candidates Kendra Coombes and Kathleen Kevany in the March 10 by-elections. “Our members and our union support strong public health care and strong public services. We know … Continue reading Steelworkers Stand Up for Health Care, Endorse NDP in Nova Scotia By-elections

/R E P E A T — Rare Disease Day initiative celebrates Canadians’ differences, shines light on Canadians living with rare diseases/

/R E P E A T — Rare Disease Day initiative celebrates Canadians’ differences, shines light on Canadians living with rare diseases/ Public invited to attend What Makes You Rare? event at Brookfield Place on February 28, 2020 TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2020 /CNW/ – Josie Dye’s six-year-old son, Cole, lives with Sotos Syndrome, a rare disease … Continue reading /R E P E A T — Rare Disease Day initiative celebrates Canadians’ differences, shines light on Canadians living with rare diseases/

Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vaping Products at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Important Step in Addressing Youth Vaping

Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vaping Products at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Important Step in Addressing Youth Vaping TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) strongly supports this move by the Ontario Government to address the issue of youth vaping by banning most flavoured vapour products and setting limits on … Continue reading Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vaping Products at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Important Step in Addressing Youth Vaping

Frontline Workers Put in the Backseat on Homecare Reforms

Frontline Workers Put in the Backseat on Homecare Reforms RICHMOND HILL, ON, Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW/ – Statement from SEIU Healthcare President Sharleen Stewart in response to the Ford Government’s homecare overhaul: “Frontline workers and their unions were given zero opportunity to provide input into the overhaul of Ontario’s homecare system. The legislation appears to have … Continue reading Frontline Workers Put in the Backseat on Homecare Reforms

ENCLEXTA® with Rituximab, a Treatment for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), now reimbursed in British Columbia

ENCLEXTA® with Rituximab, a Treatment for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), now reimbursed in British Columbia British Columbia is the second province to reimburse the combination treatment.  VENCLEXTA® + rituximab is a regimen that includes a targeted oral agent that should be continued for two years after initial five weeks ramp-up phase.  MONTREAL, Feb. … Continue reading ENCLEXTA® with Rituximab, a Treatment for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), now reimbursed in British Columbia