Health-care system saved me
Submitted by Jason Ramsey on Sun, 04/24/2011 - 10:09It has been two years since I have been going by my rounds of surgery, chemotherapy and various drugs to make me feel better. The last round of chemo happened last Friday. I did not initially tell my loved ones that I had cancer but had to when doctor told me that I was going to die soon.
Sunshine Coast to Get New Hospitals
Submitted by Jayden Roberts on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:50There shall be the finalizing of a new deal of the Queensland Government with the Ramsay Health Care. This shall be done for the development of a new private hospital in the Sunshine coast of Kawana.
Gates Foundation Helps Health Care in India
Submitted by Jayden Roberts on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 08:31In a special on CNN-IBN, Bill and Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation spoke with Rajdeep Sardesai about the special affinity they feel towards India, since they’ve invested around $1.2 billion USD into some of India’s public health projects. According to Mr.
House Republicans repeal Health Care Reform
Submitted by Olivia Conroy on Sun, 01/23/2011 - 11:02With the House Republicans having voted for the repealing of the health care reform, being wholly aware that their bill does not stand a chance of passing in the Senate, way less than that for preventing a presidential vote, the time has come for some constructive action.
House Republicans repeal Health Care Reform
Submitted by Ria Patel on Sun, 01/23/2011 - 11:01With the House Republicans having voted for the repealing of the health care reform, being wholly aware that their bill does not stand a chance of passing in the Senate, way less than that for preventing a presidential vote, the time has come for some constructive action.
Skepticism Raised Over Government Vows after Exit of Health Boss
Submitted by Ria Patel on Fri, 11/26/2010 - 14:00The upheaval aroused over emergency wait times and the Stephen Duckett stepping down as CEO of Alberta Health Services have made the doctors in Alberta remain vigilant about any optimistic projections.
Dr. Patrick White, President of the Alberta Medical Association stated that the overhaul signaled a new start of the system.
Main Provisions of New Health Care Law to be Implemented from Thursday
Submitted by Jayden Roberts on Thu, 09/23/2010 - 08:15President Barack Obama’s much awaited new health care law’s major provisions will be implemented on Thursday. Many people in the United States are expecting great benefits from this new law.
Cops for Cancer cycle into C.R. Tuesday
Submitted by Prakash Sharma on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 08:18The 2010 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock cyclists will be welcomed into the community by Campbell River soon.
Emergency Department to Emerge as a Much Talked About Topic
Submitted by Amit Pathania on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 16:03It is expected that the new speedy emergency department treatment will emerge as one of the much hyped topics in a new web-based portal unveiled today.
All DHBs are in a bid to achieve a target of a maximum six hour stay in ED for 95% of patients. It is reported to be a challenge, specifically for many bigger DHBs.
DHB Seeks $28,000 from a Student for Heroin Removal Operation
Submitted by Jason Ramsey on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 15:34A Vietnamese student, Tri Phan is reported to be paying $28,000 to Christchurch Hospital for an operation to remove a condom containing heroin which he swallowed before he took a flight to New Zealand.
However, defense counsel David Bunce told the High Court in Christchurch today there was no chance of Tri Phan or his family being able to pay the money.











