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Stetson University Receives $296,000 from U.S. Department of Justice

Stetson University Receives $296,000 from U.S. Department of Justice  Funding will be used to enhance safety, provide training, prevent crime  DELAND, Florida, Nov. 9, 2020 – A 2019 survey of 856 college students at two- and four-year public and private institutions revealed that 89% of students at four-year private universities feel having a safe and secure campus … Continue reading Stetson University Receives $296,000 from U.S. Department of Justice

Open Letter Calls on Dr. Theresa Tam and PHAC to Amend Misleading New Guidelines for 3-Ply Masks

Open Letter Calls on Dr. Theresa Tam and PHAC to Amend Misleading New Guidelines for 3-Ply Masks Suggestion to use filtering material made from reusable shopping bags not appropriate OAKVILLE, ON, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – National supplier of safety and respiratory products, Levitt-Safety, is concerned that that newly updated wording on the Government of Canada website … Continue reading Open Letter Calls on Dr. Theresa Tam and PHAC to Amend Misleading New Guidelines for 3-Ply Masks

Morneau Shepell expands iCBT programs to continue supporting Canadians’ declining mental health

Morneau Shepell expands iCBT programs to continue supporting Canadians’ declining mental health Programs focus on managing trauma, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder and social anxiety TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Morneau Shepell announced today the expansion of programs for its therapist-guided internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) solution, AbilitiCBT.  The new programs are … Continue reading Morneau Shepell expands iCBT programs to continue supporting Canadians’ declining mental health

This November, Treat Tastebuds to an Indulgent, No-Nonsense Sipping Chocolate Mix That Leaves Other Instant Cocoa Varieties Out in the Cold

This November, Treat Tastebuds to an Indulgent, No-Nonsense Sipping Chocolate Mix That Leaves Other Instant Cocoa Varieties Out in the Cold    Warm up to Good Dee’s versatile, clean-crafted take on a winter classic, made with simple ingredients and free of sugar, soy, and gluten NEW YORK – The holiday season hasn’t yet hit full swing, … Continue reading This November, Treat Tastebuds to an Indulgent, No-Nonsense Sipping Chocolate Mix That Leaves Other Instant Cocoa Varieties Out in the Cold

Call for a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to keep older people healthy and resilient

Call for a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to keep older people healthy and resilient NEWS RELEASE  UNDER EMBARGO – 00:01 MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER ISSUED BY THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER Public health agencies across the UK should launch a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to support older people through the pandemic and to keep them healthy and resilient over … Continue reading Call for a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to keep older people healthy and resilient

4 Truths About Older People and the Pandemic

4 Truths About Older People and the Pandemic New York, NY, Nov. 6, 2020 — Life spans are getting longer, and the pandemic is greatly affecting older people (and their younger counterparts). Erica Baird and Karen E. Wagner are two successful lawyers, now retired, who cofounded Lustre.net, an online community aimed at redefining retirement for modern career women … Continue reading 4 Truths About Older People and the Pandemic

Don’t Let COVID Prevent You from Protecting Your Eye Health

Don’t Let COVID Prevent You from Protecting Your Eye Health New York, NY, November 6, 2020 — Make a resolution to get your eyes checked before the new year arrives, advises Dr. Daniel Laroche, Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York. While it’s easy to get swept up in the approaching holiday season, it’s … Continue reading Don’t Let COVID Prevent You from Protecting Your Eye Health

Ontario’s doctors welcome budget measures as a step in addressing “pandemic deficit” and say there is more to do

Ontario’s doctors welcome budget measures as a step in addressing “pandemic deficit” and say there is more to do TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2020 /CNW/ – Ontario’s doctors working on the front lines of one of the most significant global health crises welcomed the help offered in today’s budget as an important step in addressing the … Continue reading Ontario’s doctors welcome budget measures as a step in addressing “pandemic deficit” and say there is more to do

Eligible patients living with rare debilitating genetic disorder are one step closer to having access to first-of-its-kind treatment option

Eligible patients living with rare debilitating genetic disorder are one step closer to having access to first-of-its-kind treatment option Takeda Canada Inc. is pleased to announce it has completed the Letter of Intent with the pan Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) for TAKHZYRO® (lanadelumab injection) to treat people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE)  HAE is a rare … Continue reading Eligible patients living with rare debilitating genetic disorder are one step closer to having access to first-of-its-kind treatment option

Doctors want budget to address growing ‘pandemic deficit’ TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Ontario’s doctors are calling for Thursday’s provincial budget to address the backlog of surgeries and other medical procedures that are contributing to the growing “pandemic deficit.” Ontario Medical Association logo (CNW Group/Ontario Medical Association) Doctors are on the front lines every day, experiencing the effect of the pandemic on Ontarians, both in the care patients need urgently and the delayed care that will have a future cost. The Ontario Medical Association estimates patients received 12.3 million fewer health-care services between March and September 2020 compared with last year, a decrease of 18 per cent. That includes not just surgeries, but checkups and screenings that catch cancers and other significant illnesses in their early, more treatable, stages as well as immunizations that protect children now and later in life. “Ontario’s doctors are there every day doing everything humanly possible to reduce the pandemic deficit, working with the government to return both our patients and the front line to full health,” said OMA President Dr. Samantha Hill. “This pandemic deficit isn’t going away even after a vaccine is available. Speed is of the essence. Every day of delayed care means more patient suffering and more potential harm. We trust Premier Ford and his government will step up to ensure every Ontarian gets the care they need.” The pandemic deficit for some of the most common surgical procedures, such as cataract surgeries, hip and knee replacements and coronary artery bypass grafts, grew from March through August, frustrating both doctors and patients who felt they were already waiting too long. OMA figures show that it was not until September when Ontario’s doctors, many of whom were already working more than 50 hours a week, were finally able to start performing more surgical procedures per month than they did before the pandemic. While things are improving, they are not improving fast enough. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal this week reported there was a backlog of 148,364 surgeries in Ontario created between March and June that would take 84 weeks to eliminate. A report prepared for the Canadian Medical Association estimated that bringing wait times back to pre-pandemic levels over the next year would require a 20-per-cent increase in funding. In a pre-budget submission to government, the OMA made several recommendations to address the backlog in health services, including significantly increased funding to expand operating room hours and the number of hospital beds, as well as using independent health facilities where surgeries and other procedures could be performed safely. This would also alleviate pressures on hospitals that are at capacity, allowing doctors to perform more procedures there. “The overall health of all Ontarians will also impact how quickly our economy can recover,” said OMA CEO Allan O’Dette. “Longer wait times for all specialties means too many patients will not receive the care they need and miss more work, putting an added burden on them and their families. We look forward to the government’s support, and working with government, in doing the right thing for Ontario’s patients.” About the OMA The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario’s 43,000-plus physicians, medical students and retired physicians, advocating for and supporting doctors while strengthening the leadership role of doctors in caring for patients. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system. SOURCE Ontario Medical Association

Doctors want budget to address growing ‘pandemic deficit’ TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Ontario’s doctors are calling for Thursday’s provincial budget to address the backlog of surgeries and other medical procedures that are contributing to the growing “pandemic deficit.” Doctors are on the front lines every day, experiencing the effect of the pandemic on Ontarians, … Continue reading Doctors want budget to address growing ‘pandemic deficit’ TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Ontario’s doctors are calling for Thursday’s provincial budget to address the backlog of surgeries and other medical procedures that are contributing to the growing “pandemic deficit.” Ontario Medical Association logo (CNW Group/Ontario Medical Association) Doctors are on the front lines every day, experiencing the effect of the pandemic on Ontarians, both in the care patients need urgently and the delayed care that will have a future cost. The Ontario Medical Association estimates patients received 12.3 million fewer health-care services between March and September 2020 compared with last year, a decrease of 18 per cent. That includes not just surgeries, but checkups and screenings that catch cancers and other significant illnesses in their early, more treatable, stages as well as immunizations that protect children now and later in life. “Ontario’s doctors are there every day doing everything humanly possible to reduce the pandemic deficit, working with the government to return both our patients and the front line to full health,” said OMA President Dr. Samantha Hill. “This pandemic deficit isn’t going away even after a vaccine is available. Speed is of the essence. Every day of delayed care means more patient suffering and more potential harm. We trust Premier Ford and his government will step up to ensure every Ontarian gets the care they need.” The pandemic deficit for some of the most common surgical procedures, such as cataract surgeries, hip and knee replacements and coronary artery bypass grafts, grew from March through August, frustrating both doctors and patients who felt they were already waiting too long. OMA figures show that it was not until September when Ontario’s doctors, many of whom were already working more than 50 hours a week, were finally able to start performing more surgical procedures per month than they did before the pandemic. While things are improving, they are not improving fast enough. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal this week reported there was a backlog of 148,364 surgeries in Ontario created between March and June that would take 84 weeks to eliminate. A report prepared for the Canadian Medical Association estimated that bringing wait times back to pre-pandemic levels over the next year would require a 20-per-cent increase in funding. In a pre-budget submission to government, the OMA made several recommendations to address the backlog in health services, including significantly increased funding to expand operating room hours and the number of hospital beds, as well as using independent health facilities where surgeries and other procedures could be performed safely. This would also alleviate pressures on hospitals that are at capacity, allowing doctors to perform more procedures there. “The overall health of all Ontarians will also impact how quickly our economy can recover,” said OMA CEO Allan O’Dette. “Longer wait times for all specialties means too many patients will not receive the care they need and miss more work, putting an added burden on them and their families. We look forward to the government’s support, and working with government, in doing the right thing for Ontario’s patients.” About the OMA The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario’s 43,000-plus physicians, medical students and retired physicians, advocating for and supporting doctors while strengthening the leadership role of doctors in caring for patients. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system. SOURCE Ontario Medical Association