New campaign calls on Quebec to cover new weight-loss treatments for all obese patients
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New campaign calls on Quebec to cover new weight-loss treatments for all obese patients
Description
October 23, 2024
There's a new push to raise awareness about obesity and to break down the barriers faced by those living with the medical condition. A group of advocates wants the Quebec government to cover the costs of weight-loss drug treatments, so people don't have to pay for the drugs or opt for more drastic measures like surgery. Global's Felicia Parrillo reports.
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West Island students embark on mission to reduce waste in Planet Pal initiative01:54 | December 6, 2024
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Raw sewage-like stench lingers in Longueuil neighbourhood02:03 | December 6, 2024
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Rose ceremony marks 35th anniversary of Polytechnique Montréal Massacre02:09 | December 6, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 512:30 | December 5, 2024
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Polytechnique engineering professor still haunted by memories of Montreal massacre after 35 years02:35 | December 5, 2024
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French language minister injects $10M into reinstate French language courses for immigrants02:30 | December 5, 2024
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Community holds protest ahead of last STM public consultation to expropriate family02:04 | December 4, 2024
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Chez Doris raising funds to bring new Fulford Residence to life02:03 | December 3, 2024
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Quebec’s health minister tables Bill 83 to force doctors to work in public sector02:36 | December 3, 2024
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One step closer to settlement in sexual abuse class action against former Longueuil police officer02:16 | December 3, 2024
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Alberta graduate student gets Order of the White Rose scholarship from Polytechnique Montréal02:16 | December 2, 2024
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Quebec charities claims most vulnerable are being hit hardest by Canada Post strike02:03 | November 29, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 2910:10 | November 29, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 2811:33 | November 28, 2024
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Longueil Mayor not stepping down01:57 | November 28, 2024
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Legault says Quebec and feds on same page concerning threat of U.S. tariffs01:47 | November 28, 2024
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Black Friday spending warning from experts02:00 | November 28, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 2710:46 | November 27, 2024
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Quebec looks into drafting constitution following Rousseau-Proulx report01:51 | November 27, 2024
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New campaign calls on Quebec to cover new weight-loss treatments for all obese patients02:18 | October 23, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 611:24 | December 6, 2024
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Quebec considers banning prayer in public spaces on last day of session02:29 | December 6, 2024
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West Island students embark on mission to reduce waste in Planet Pal initiative01:54 | December 6, 2024
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Raw sewage-like stench lingers in Longueuil neighbourhood02:03 | December 6, 2024
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Rose ceremony marks 35th anniversary of Polytechnique Montréal Massacre02:09 | December 6, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 512:30 | December 5, 2024
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Polytechnique engineering professor still haunted by memories of Montreal massacre after 35 years02:35 | December 5, 2024
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French language minister injects $10M into reinstate French language courses for immigrants02:30 | December 5, 2024
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No more turkey meal for some seniors over the holidays causes controversy02:18 | December 5, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 412:03 | December 4, 2024
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Quebec aims to simplify public negotiations02:14 | December 4, 2024
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Community holds protest ahead of last STM public consultation to expropriate family02:04 | December 4, 2024
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Canada’s two most wanted criminals are from Quebec02:22 | December 4, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 311:24 | December 3, 2024
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Chez Doris raising funds to bring new Fulford Residence to life02:03 | December 3, 2024
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Quebec’s health minister tables Bill 83 to force doctors to work in public sector02:36 | December 3, 2024
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One step closer to settlement in sexual abuse class action against former Longueuil police officer02:16 | December 3, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 208:26 | December 2, 2024
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Racialized immigrant women hit hardest by housing crisis: advocates02:06 | December 2, 2024
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Alberta graduate student gets Order of the White Rose scholarship from Polytechnique Montréal02:16 | December 2, 2024
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Santé Québec’s mandate starts officially on Sunday02:07 | November 29, 2024
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Ever wonder what the Big O looks like without a roof?02:03 | November 29, 2024
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Quebec charities claims most vulnerable are being hit hardest by Canada Post strike02:03 | November 29, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 2910:10 | November 29, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 2811:33 | November 28, 2024
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Longueil Mayor not stepping down01:57 | November 28, 2024
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Legault says Quebec and feds on same page concerning threat of U.S. tariffs01:47 | November 28, 2024
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Black Friday spending warning from experts02:00 | November 28, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 2710:46 | November 27, 2024
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Quebec looks into drafting constitution following Rousseau-Proulx report01:51 | November 27, 2024
New campaign calls on Quebec to cover new weight-loss treatments for all obese patients
Description
October 23, 2024
There's a new push to raise awareness about obesity and to break down the barriers faced by those living with the medical condition. A group of advocates wants the Quebec government to cover the costs of weight-loss drug treatments, so people don't have to pay for the drugs or opt for more drastic measures like surgery. Global's Felicia Parrillo reports.
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