Nova Scotia Health Coalition
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Potential for N.S. health-care privatization ‘a slippery slope,’ advocacy group saysNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has said his government is considering integrating private health-care options within the public system, but many worry about the impact.HealthAug 25, 2022
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Calls grow for permanent paid sick leave as N.S. tells people to ‘get back out there’Nova Scotia's temporary paid sick leave program expired last month and advocates are calling for legislation for permanent paid sick days as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.CanadaApr 9, 2022
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Nova Scotia Health Authority’s interim CEO says new restructuring removes ‘undue process’The changes were finalized in collaboration with Dr. Brendan Carr, who will take over as president and CEO next month.HealthNov 27, 2019
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Patient advocate applauds universal pharmacare plan aimed at improving accessThe report released by the advisory council on Wednesday recommended a $15-billion universal single-payer pharmacare program.HealthJun 13, 2019
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Halifax gets B grade, seventh place in Canadian health ranking reportThe Conference Board of Canada’s maiden City Health Monitor report rated cities on several grouped indicators.CanadaDec 13, 2016
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Doctors’ pay model needs to change to end ‘one issue per visit’ policy: advocacy groupA local health care advocacy group says that the way doctors are paid needs to be changed in order to end the practice of doctors dealing with only one health issue per visit.HealthSep 22, 2015
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