Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications
Description
3 hours ago
Women who suffer from endometriosis are closely watching the federal pharmacare legislation as it moves through the senate. They argue that access to birth control is crucial for managing the pain associated with the chronic illness. If passed, the bill could improve access to necessary medications and bring significant relief to those affected. Ella MacDonald reports.
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications02:06 | 3 hours ago
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N.S. government telling non-unionized staff they will soon work in office fully02:06 | 3 hours ago
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N.S. minister says new million-dollar cell coverage plan is harder to implement than at first glance01:49 | July 31, 2024
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‘I thought he was going to kill him’; patient with disability assaulted outside hospital01:51 | July 30, 2024
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Dalhousie evicts student-led Palestinian encampment after issuing a trespassing order02:51 | July 29, 2024
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications02:06 | 3 hours ago
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N.S. government telling non-unionized staff they will soon work in office fully02:06 | 3 hours ago
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Calls for action and solidarity in wake of Africville reunion shooting02:09 | 3 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 813:08 | 5 hours ago
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Community upset with Sackville Arena’s announcement it won’t be putting in ice this year02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Nova Scotia lagging behind on disability support commitments: researcher02:11 | August 6, 2024
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‘I thought he was going to kill him’; patient with disability assaulted outside hospital01:51 | July 30, 2024
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N.S. security service implements training initiative to combat human trafficking02:03 | July 30, 2024
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Dalhousie evicts student-led Palestinian encampment after issuing a trespassing order02:51 | July 29, 2024
Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications
Description
3 hours ago
Women who suffer from endometriosis are closely watching the federal pharmacare legislation as it moves through the senate. They argue that access to birth control is crucial for managing the pain associated with the chronic illness. If passed, the bill could improve access to necessary medications and bring significant relief to those affected. Ella MacDonald reports.
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