Dr. Brian Day, Medical Director of the Cambie Surgery Centre, in his Vancouver office. Dr. Day launched legal action in 2009, challenging medicare laws that prohibit patients from paying for faster access to medically necessary care.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press
A British Columbia-based physician who has spent more than a decade challenging medicare laws that prohibit patients from paying for faster access to medically necessary care has lost his fight, after the Supreme Court of Canada declined his last chance at appeal.
Thursday’s decision upholds those laws and closes the door on a 14-year legal battle that pitted patient autonomy against…
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driver fatigue – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
Experiencing fatigue at work, home or the road can massively increase your chances of being in a fatal or serious accident. With the darker nights and colder weather upon us, you are more likely to feel tired when going about your daily routine.
Fatigue and road accidents
Falling asleep at the wheel is a more prevalent occurrence than most people realize. In 2018 a survey1 revealed of 20,000 motorists, one in eight admitted falling asleep while driving, while 37% said they had been so tired they were frightened they would drop off behind the wheel. Contrary to popular belief, common…
COVID-19 in BC: COVID Awareness Week April 3-7
As pandemic safety measures continue to ease, COVID-19 awareness group Protect Our Province BC notes continued potential risks posed by virus.
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, Protect Our Province BC is promoting COVID Awareness Week along with allied COVID-19 safety groups.
The five-day event, which runs from April 3 to April 7, is an attempt to inform Canadians of the harm that the virus can cause to their health and well-being, according to a release from Protect Our Province.
Dr. Lyne Filiatrault, a retired emergency physician and member of the Protect Our Province BC (POP BC), highlighted the…
Learn how to achieve those New Year’s fitness resolutions at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday
Focusing on the concepts of sustainability, innovation and a healthy lifestyle, more than 100 exhibitors from across the country are scheduled to occupy over 20,000 sq. ft. of space, showcasing their products and services to customers and industry professionals. Vendors range from food, photography, vegetable greenhouses, kids clothing, animal charities, and more to appeal to kids, adults and even pets.
In two separate rooms, the Expo will consist of health professionals and gurus to answer fitness questions, interactive stage demonstrations, an indoor public market, door prizes requiring guests to engage with exhibitors and the Central Alberta Leadership in Health Awards.…
New initiative helps Pittsburghers apply for health insurance at laundromats
Doing laundry at a laundromat can take hours. So why not sign up for health insurance while waiting for your clothes to dry?
“You’re sitting there, with nothing to do. It’s just a great chunk of time that we’ve identified that we’re able to reach people,” said Rachael Herbert-Nalevanko, a Pittsburgh outreach coordinator for Fabric Health. The Philadelphia-based organization connects laundromat patrons with support services such as SNAP benefits and assistance with energy bills.
Fabric Health comes to Pittsburgh laundromats at a time when 3.6 million Pennsylvanians insured through Medicaid are at risk of losing their coverage. Due to the…
CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS – Get Rating) in a report released on Monday morning, The Fly reports. The firm issued a hold rating on the pharmacy operator’s stock.
Several other research firms also recently issued reports on CVS. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on CVS Health from $119.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an overweight rating in a research note on Friday, January 13th. Raymond James lowered their price target on shares of CVS Health from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an outperform rating on the stock in a report on…
The Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeals involving private health care. why?
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The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a challenge of a British Columbia law intended to preserve public health care through measures against extra-billing and certain private insurance.
Two Vancouver private health facilities and four patients argued that provisions of the Medicare Protection Act violated their constitutional rights due to long waits for care in BC’s publicly funded system.
They said it amounted to a breach of the patients’ life, liberty and security of the person under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Supreme Court declines to hear BC doctor’s…
Sauna Blanket FAQ – Maria Mind Body Health
Saunas have been a popular way to relax and detoxify for centuries, but not everyone has access to one. Sauna blankets offer a convenient and affordable way to enjoy many of the same benefits of a traditional sauna in the comfort of your own home.
Sauna blankets are essentially portable saunas that use heat and far-infrared rays to promote relaxation, detoxification and weight loss. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all work in essentially the same way: by trapping heat and sweating close to the body, which helps to open up the pores and release…