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Sault Ste. Marie news: Protestors worried about the privatization of health care in Ontario

Protests were held across the province Tuesday opposing what critics described as plans to privatize health care in Ontario. Held by the Ontario Health Coalition, organizers said the Ford government’s Bill 60 would bring back a two-tier health care system. Representatives took aim at the bill, which is expected to pass this week. “That bill is allowing a lot of hospital procedures, diagnostics, and surgeries to be moved out of public hospitals, and into what are being called independent health facilities,” said Marie DellaVedova of the Coalition. “They are, in fact, private hospitals and clinics.” “We have experience with private…
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Florida’s new abortion ban isn’t a horror story. It’s a death sentence

“So what are some of the horror stories you’ve seen?” After more than 20 years as an abortion care physician, this is a question I’m used to being asked. And I will be hearing that question more than ever now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a move that puts reproductive rights in this state under one of the greatest attacks we have ever experienced. Suffering is not a ‘story’ When people ask me about some of the “horror stories” I’ve seen, they are usually well-meaning. It’s a clunky question that…
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The Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeals involving private health care. why?

Descrease article font size Increase article font size 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. 2:04 Supreme Court declines to hear BC doctor’s…
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Easy Homemade Deli Meat – Maria Mind Body Health

I’ve had recipes for decades using deli meat such as my protein noodle lasagna, protein spare chips, protein noodle pad Thai, protein noodle soup and even enchiladas! But through the years, my favorite healthy brands started to add fillers and sugar. That’s why I needed to write a recipe and I wanted an easy recipe for homemade deli meat! The recipe for making homemade deli meat was intimidating to me at first. Then my new friend Aubrey, who came on my keto trip to Greece, sent me step by step photos. We keep in contact and text almost daily. She…
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Doctors blast province for ending health care for uninsured residents

Article content The Ontario Medical Association is blasting the province for its plans to end a program that provides health care services for people without health insurance and is calling on the government to extend it until a new solution can be worked out. Article content Dr. Board Chair Cathy Faulds says the government notified the association on Friday that the Physician and Hospital Services for Uninsured Persons program will end on March 31. Article content Faulds says the government decision will hurt the province’s marginalized residents, who already face extra social barriers and would have to rely on the…
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