-
Canadian Medical Association calls for healthcare stabilityGlobal’s Megan King speaks with CMA President Dr. Kathleen Ross about how discussions around healthcare are going at the Council of the Federation meeting in Halifax.Global News Morning HalifaxJul 17
-
Canadian Medical Association talks doctor shortage, breast cancer screening and bird fluPresident of the CMA, Dr. Kathleen Ross, says there is a huge divide between the availability of health care between urban and rural areas in Canada with an increasing rate of doctors in rural areas leaving the profession.HealthJun 2
-
Health Matters: Balancing public and private health care in CanadaThe Canadian Medical Association has undertaken a report looking into how to best manage public and private health care in Canada when it comes to meeting patients’ needs. CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer discusses their findings and recommendations.Global News Morning BCJul 24
-
Health Matters: New guide for dealing with the health risks from wildfire smokeSummer weather is here, and wildfire season is expected to heat up along with the temperatures. Doctors have published a guide of what you need to know in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for June 17, 2024.Health MattersJun 17
-
Impact of capital gains tax on physiciansThe Liberal government is announcing controversial changes to the capital gains tax on Monday. Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Kathleen Ross talks about the impact on physicians and their practices.Global News Morning BCJun 10
-
Health Matters: Saskatchewan study documents Black medical experienceMedical researchers at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine looked inward for their latest study. It’s an attempt to capture the experiences of racism faced by Black medical school students. The findings are published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal and document a litany of indignities reported by students and residents. Katherine Ward has...Health MattersJun 10
-
Health Matters: Canadian Medical Association budget concernsWith the federal budget set to be tabled Tuesday, some people in the health sector worry there won’t be enough funding coming their way. Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Kathleen Ross talks about some the areas badly in need of support.Global News Morning BCApr 16
-
Health Matters: 1 in 5 Canadian adults lack access to primary care doctor, study showsA new study from the Canadian Medical Association journal has found more than one in five Canadian adults do not have access to a primary care physician. It found that men and people younger than 65 years old were less likely to have a primary care doctor, and the need further increased in Atlantic provinces....Health MattersMay 21
-
Big Brother Canada: Avery Martin gets booted despite strong allianceFinance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq as she breaks down the latest headlines, from the potential TikTok ban to Canada’s capital gains tax hike. Discover the financial implications for users, influencers, and businesses if TikTok is banned in the U.S., and learn why the Canadian Medical Association is concerned about the capital gains tax hike. Rubina also...The Morning ShowApr 25
-
TikTok: What a potential U.S. ban could mean for influencers and businessesFinance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq as she breaks down the latest headlines, from the potential TikTok ban to Canada’s capital gains tax hike. Discover the financial implications for users, influencers, and businesses if TikTok is banned in the U.S., and learn why the Canadian Medical Association is concerned about the capital gains tax hike. Rubina also...The Morning ShowApr 25
-
Global National: April 11Eddy Nolan of Montreal has ran Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for 43 years, raising $1 million for cancer research. But the 67-year-old runner has cancer and will have a medically assisted death. Mike Armstrong looks at Nolan’s incredible strength and determination over decades of remarkable contributions. Canada’s financial crimes watchdog has given many banking...Global NationalApr 11
-
1 in 3 cancer patients face financial distress: CMAJThe rising cost of living, combined with unexpected financial bills related to a cancer diagnosis can have a toxic impact on someone who is already dealing with the stress of undergoing treatment for the illness according to a new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Anne Gaviola has more on what people across Canada...HealthMar 11
-
Many cancer patients face financial burden, CMAJ study revealsA third of Canadian cancer patients are facing financial distress, according to a new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. That includes the direct, indirect, and emotional costs of treatments, which the authors say can worsen patients’ health outcomes. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for March 11, 2024.Health MattersMar 11
-
What causes post-infection coughs in adults?If you’ve been sick, thought you had recovered, but still have a nagging cough that doesn’t go away – you’re definitely not alone. The Canadian Medical Association Journal is tackling the subject. Global BC medical contributor Dr. Birinder Narang explains what causes this cough and if it’s contagious if you don’t have any other symptoms.Global News at 5 BCFeb 13
-
Canadian Medical Association calls for urgent health system rebuildThe Canadian Medical Association says emergency rooms are at their breaking point, with patients seeing soaring wait times for urgent care. A surge in respiratory virus visits is adding additional strain, and the association is issuing a call to action to overhaul the system. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.HealthJan 11
-
Global National: Feb. 15The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is warning the entire business model of family medicine is failing, with many physicians resorting to own bank accounts to keep their practices afloat. Why some family doctors are giving up, and what one advocate says needs to be done to fix the worsening problem. Ontario-based BTNX received a significant...Global NationalFeb 15
-
As Canada’s health systems strain, more private care would mark ‘deterioration:’ ministerFollowing the Canadian Medical Association’s calls for urgent political action to fix the crisis in Canada’s emergency rooms, ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen speaks with Health Minister Mark Holland about how his government is addressing the issue. Minister Holland also discusses Ontario’s plan for more private health-care clinics and safeguarding Canada’s medication supply.CanadaJan 21
-
The West Block: Jan. 21, 2024 | Health Minister on strained health-care systems and Ontario’s private-care plansFollowing the Canadian Medical Association’s calls for urgent political action to fix the crisis in Canada’s emergency rooms, ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen speaks with Health Minister Mark Holland about how his government is addressing the issue. Minister Holland also discusses Ontario’s plan for more private health-care clinics and safeguarding Canada’s medication supply....Jan 21
-
Federal government delays MAiD for mental health until 2027Canada’s Health Minister announced Thursday that the federal government has delayed the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people whose sole underlying condition is mental health until 2027. Holland said he made the decision after hearing from provinces and organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association that more time was needed to implement...HealthFeb 1
-
What to do about Canada’s Emergency Room Crisis?Hospital emergency rooms across Canada are being run at near- or over-capacity. The Canadian Medical Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to urgently address the ER crisis. ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen sits down with a panel of doctors, Dr. Kathleen Ross (CMA) and Dr. Trevor Jain (Canadian Association of...The West BlockJan 14