Researchers have found that the "default view" of a given country has a strong impact on number of people who sign up to be organ donors. ...
Category: Health
Elliott promises ad blitz to promote vaccinations, combat myths ahead of ‘difficult’ flu season
Anti-vaccination misinformation "still is a problem," Health Minister Christine Elliott said. The province and Toronto Public Health say they'll fight back. ...
‘It may take a little bit longer’: Elliott walks back Ford promise to end hallway health-care in a year
Elliott said she and Ford have spoken about his comments. She did not answer when asked twice whether he told her in advance about the promise. ...
Ford promises to end hallway health-care in a year, though critics say his government will cause it to ‘worsen over time’
A spokesperson for Health Minister Christine ElliottĀ did not say whether the one-year promise was previously discussed with the minister. ...
‘Funding must be restored’: Former health ministers from all three major parties demand Elliott reverse public health cuts
"If the government wants to end hallway medicine, as you have pledged, one of the best ways to do that is to actually invest more, not less, in public health," their open letter reads. ...
Government’s ‘appropriateness’ proposals in OMA negotiations spark fear of health-care cuts
A six-month-old government proposal concerning colonoscopies sparked concern and outrage this week. ...
Rising health-care costs make promise to balance budget without tax increases a ‘significant challenge,’ watchdog warns
The FAO also looked at the fiscal impact of the new physician services agreement. ...
Hospital association proposes major home-care shake up in pre-budget consultations
The Ontario Hospital Association is recommending the province take Local Health Integration Networks out of the equation in arranging home care. ...
Ontario to produce enough of a key medical isotope to supply all of North America
The partnership between OPG and BWXT represents the first large-scale commercial production of molybdenum-99. ...
Ford touts Tory health-care plan at semi-private health clinic
The PCs say Ford is committed to Ontario's public health care. ...