Health Policy
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Massive, multi-year research project takes stock of B.C.’s rural health careEarly results from a large-scale, multi-year study of rural health care in B.C. have shown transportation and access to care are major challenges.HealthNov 7, 2021
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Some Alberta nurses worry proposed social media policy would muzzle health advocacy and criticismUNA "strongly opposes" the draft standards and is worried about their impacts on nurses' freedom of speech and ability to advocate for good health policy.HealthOct 26, 2020
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Calgary doctors fight back against concerns over privatizing health care in AlbertaA Calgary doctor has started a campaign aimed at fighting possible privatization of health care in Alberta.HealthOct 13, 2020
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Albertans weigh in on supervised consumption sites: How does public engagement help shape policy?The Alberta government is gathering feedback about the province's supervised consumption sites through town halls and an online survey.HealthSep 11, 2019
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Mandatory vaccination for schoolkids may not be good policyMandatory vaccination may be a popular idea, but Alison Braley-Rattai of Brock University says we should move cautiously.CommentaryApr 6, 2019
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Thirty years after Morgentaler ruling, ‘we have a long way to go as a country’While there continues to be opposition to abortion, multiple polls in recent years suggest Canadian attitudes have shifted towards a woman's right to choose.CanadaDec 20, 2017
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B.C. woman advocates for genetic testing after sister nearly dies of adverse drug reactionAfter a severe drug reaction that almost killed her sister, a Vancouver woman is fighting to bridge the gap between researchers and policy makers to make genetic testing part of the Canadian health care system.HealthJan 4, 2017
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Quebec government abolishes independent health watchdogQuebec has decided to get rid of the watchdog body in charge of evaluating how well the province's health care system is working.CanadaMay 20, 2016
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Dietary guidelines panel suggests tax on sugary foodsA tax on sugary drinks and snacks is one way a government panel of nutrition experts thinks Americans can be coaxed into eating better.HealthFeb 23, 2015
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Oregon’s medical marijuana rules: no munchiesHash brownies, space cakes and other pot-laced munchies won't be among the items allowed at Oregon medical marijuana dispensaries, state officials said.HealthMar 21, 2014
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