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Friday, November 23, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Making Medicare: The History of Health Care in Canada
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Making Medicare: The History of Health Care in Canada, 1914--2007 is a new online exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. It offers a thorough, reliable and engaging account of the birth and development of Canada's publicly-funded health care system. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Medicare's past, present and future in Canada: www.civilization.ca/medicare.
Making Medicare: The History of Health Care in Canada, 1914--2007 is a new online exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. It offers a thorough, reliable and engaging account of the birth and development of Canada's publicly-funded health care system. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Medicare's past, present and future in Canada: www.civilization.ca/medicare.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Looking back: 50 years after Saskatchewan's medicare crisis
CBC News
Posted: Jul 11, 2012
It's been 50 years since a pivotal event in the evolution of Saskatchewan's health care system.
Posted: Jul 11, 2012
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| People supporting doctors in the medicare crisis rallied at the legislature on July 11, 1962. |
At the height of the "medicare crisis," on July 11, 1962, about 4,000 people attended a pro-doctor rally at fhe provincial legislature.
Doctors, some who stated medicare would make them employees of the state, had gone on strike earlier in the month when the province's Medical Care Insurance Act became law.
The rally, which organizers hoped
would attract 40,000, turned out to be a turning point in the crisis, as
CBC Saskatchewan network producer Sean Prpick explains.
Related Stories Medicare adopted in Saskatchewan 50 years ago
Knowlton Nash reports on medicare crisis HERE.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
"Medicare's 50th Anniversary" now a blog book
NYC
March 22, 2012
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March 22, 2012
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Doctor: Health care can survive baby boomer 'tsunami'
CTV News
Video HERE.
January 4, 2011
The growth of Canada's labour force will slow to a crawl over the next two decades as an increasing number of baby boomers leave their working days behind, according to a projection by Statistics Canada.The growth of Canada's labour force will slow to a crawl over the next two decades as an increasing number of baby boomers leave their working days behind, according to a projection by Statistics Canada.
Canada's aging population has been called a "tsunami" that could eventually swamp our public health care system, but a health care expert says the true threat is an inability to adapt.
Dr. Michael Rachlis, a medical doctor and analyst, believes that aging and ailing baby boomers won't break the public purse in the coming years.
Video HERE.
January 4, 2011
Canada's aging population has been called a "tsunami" that could eventually swamp our public health care system, but a health care expert says the true threat is an inability to adapt.
Dr. Michael Rachlis, a medical doctor and analyst, believes that aging and ailing baby boomers won't break the public purse in the coming years.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Dr. Norman Bethune documentary
National Film Board of Canada
This feature documentary is a biography of Dr. Norman Bethune, the Canadian doctor who served with the loyalists during the Spanish Civil War and with the North Chinese Army during the Sino-Japanese War. In Spain he pioneered the world's first mobile blood-transfusion service; in China his work behind battle lines to save the wounded has made him a legendary figure.
This feature documentary is a biography of Dr. Norman Bethune, the Canadian doctor who served with the loyalists during the Spanish Civil War and with the North Chinese Army during the Sino-Japanese War. In Spain he pioneered the world's first mobile blood-transfusion service; in China his work behind battle lines to save the wounded has made him a legendary figure.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Videos: Secure the Future of Medicare
Straight Goods
Highlights from "Secure the Future of Medicare: A Call to Care" organized by the Canadian Health Coalition.
A keynote address by Roy Romanov, Q.C, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada and comments by several panelists about threats to Medicare - recorded by Samantha Bayard for Straight Goods News at the Chateau Laurier on November 30, 2011.
Highlights from "Secure the Future of Medicare: A Call to Care" organized by the Canadian Health Coalition.
A keynote address by Roy Romanov, Q.C, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada and comments by several panelists about threats to Medicare - recorded by Samantha Bayard for Straight Goods News at the Chateau Laurier on November 30, 2011.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
National Film Board of Canada
This feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party, who was voted the Greatest Canadian in 2004 for his devotion to social causes, his charm and his powers of persuasion. Known as the "Father of Medicare," this one-time champion boxer and fiery preacher entered politics in the 1930s and never looked back.
This feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party, who was voted the Greatest Canadian in 2004 for his devotion to social causes, his charm and his powers of persuasion. Known as the "Father of Medicare," this one-time champion boxer and fiery preacher entered politics in the 1930s and never looked back.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The Saskatchewan Doctors Strike - CBC 1962
CBC Archives
Broadcast Date: July 1, 1962
July 1, 1962: Saskatchewan's Medical Care Act becomes law. However, taking advantage of the public health scheme proves difficult since most of Saskatchewan's MDs have responded by going on strike.
With Cold War tensions approaching their climax in October's Cuban Missile Crisis, this showdown between the CCF's socialist ideals and the individual rights the doctors say they are defending puts Saskatchewan on front pages throughout the Western world.
Click HERE to watch the CBC's coverage.
Broadcast Date: July 1, 1962
July 1, 1962: Saskatchewan's Medical Care Act becomes law. However, taking advantage of the public health scheme proves difficult since most of Saskatchewan's MDs have responded by going on strike.
With Cold War tensions approaching their climax in October's Cuban Missile Crisis, this showdown between the CCF's socialist ideals and the individual rights the doctors say they are defending puts Saskatchewan on front pages throughout the Western world.
Click HERE to watch the CBC's coverage.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
UNISON calls for a halt to UK Health and Social Care Bill
Unison
24/08/2011
UNISON, the UK’s largest union, is today calling for an immediate halt to the Government’s Health and Social Care Bill. A lethal cocktail of economic uncertainty, spiraling waiting lists, and budget deficits, means that now is the worst possible time to bring in a major, untried, untested reorganisation, warns the union.
The latest statistics show NHS waiting times are increasing - those waiting 6 months or more for treatment have increased by 61% in the last year. And the Government’s demand for £20bn in so called “efficiency savings” is leading to ward closures, staff cuts and rationing across the country.
Christina McAnea, Head of Health for UNISON said: “If the Health and Social Care Bill goes ahead, the outlook for the NHS and patients looks bleak. The Government’s polices have already led to NHS patients waiting longer, often in great pain, for their operations.
“The Bill will make matters worse by taking the cap off the number of private patients that hospitals are allowed to treat. It will be an enormous temptation for cash strapped hospitals to boost their income by prioritising paying patients, pushing NHS patients even further down the ever-spiraling waiting lists.
“Even fourteen of the elite group of foundation trusts ended the last financial year in deficit, a grim warning for the future of NHS finances.
“The economic uncertainty and budget deficits add to this lethal cocktail and should be obvious to the Government that now is not the time to bring in this massive, damaging NHS reorganisation."
24/08/2011
The latest statistics show NHS waiting times are increasing - those waiting 6 months or more for treatment have increased by 61% in the last year. And the Government’s demand for £20bn in so called “efficiency savings” is leading to ward closures, staff cuts and rationing across the country.
Christina McAnea, Head of Health for UNISON said: “If the Health and Social Care Bill goes ahead, the outlook for the NHS and patients looks bleak. The Government’s polices have already led to NHS patients waiting longer, often in great pain, for their operations.
“The Bill will make matters worse by taking the cap off the number of private patients that hospitals are allowed to treat. It will be an enormous temptation for cash strapped hospitals to boost their income by prioritising paying patients, pushing NHS patients even further down the ever-spiraling waiting lists.
“Even fourteen of the elite group of foundation trusts ended the last financial year in deficit, a grim warning for the future of NHS finances.
“The economic uncertainty and budget deficits add to this lethal cocktail and should be obvious to the Government that now is not the time to bring in this massive, damaging NHS reorganisation."
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame: Dr. Norman Bethune
Dr. Norman Bethune
Born: March 3, 1890, Gravenhurst, Ontario
Died: November 12, 1939
Education: M.D. - University of Toronto, 1916
Category: Mobile Blood
In 1890, Norman Bethune was born in Gravenhurst, Ontario. He went to the University of Toronto, where his education was interrupted when he enlisted as a stretcher bearer in World War I. He received his M.D. in 1916. Dr. Bethune's impact on medicine can be categorized into three distinct areas. Bethune wrote extensively on the development of new surgical instruments, helping to establish a body of work that would be an essential reference for any surgeon.
In 1936, while living in Montreal, Bethune proposed a universal health care system for Canada. Although the suggestion was not readily accepted, Bethune's good works abroad and compelling recommendations would eventually find a place in the Canadian medical system. And finally, Bethune is probably most remembered as being the first to introduce the mobile blood bank to the battlefield, where he performed countless blood transfusions in the midst of heavy fighting. A doctor to the very end, Bethune died of blood poisoning in 1939, while ministering to a Chinese Army. Canada remembers Bethune as a medical genius, China reveres him as a saint.
Born: March 3, 1890, Gravenhurst, Ontario
Died: November 12, 1939
Education: M.D. - University of Toronto, 1916
Category: Mobile Blood
In 1936, while living in Montreal, Bethune proposed a universal health care system for Canada. Although the suggestion was not readily accepted, Bethune's good works abroad and compelling recommendations would eventually find a place in the Canadian medical system. And finally, Bethune is probably most remembered as being the first to introduce the mobile blood bank to the battlefield, where he performed countless blood transfusions in the midst of heavy fighting. A doctor to the very end, Bethune died of blood poisoning in 1939, while ministering to a Chinese Army. Canada remembers Bethune as a medical genius, China reveres him as a saint.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Health Care - The Movie
The HealthCare Movie
The United States health care system is the most expensive in the world, but the U.S. consistently under-performs relative to other countries on most dimensions of performance.
This feature length documentary explores the health care system in Canada: how it came to be, how it works for ordinary Canadians, how it is paid for, and how it compares to its American counterpart.
The issue of health care in America goes far beyond a line in the budget. It reaches into the center of the American soul and answers the question, "How in the world do we want to treat each other?"
We interviewed Health Policy and Economics experts in both the United Sates and Canada, a Canadian Senator, and the incoming president of a provincial medical association, who told us what doctors are saying about the health care system in Canada.
It was our privilege to interview a former Premier of Saskatchewan who was the Minister of Health at the time when Canada was fighting for what is now its universal medicare plan. We visited two Community Clinics in Saskatoon, and met with patients there, and then we had a chance to talk with a Saskatchewan politician.
We had the honor of meeting an author whose new book about the heroes behind the scenes in Saskatchewan was hot off the press. We drove through unusually wet prairies to visit the small Saskatchewan town where some say Canada's health care system was born.
And we visited a family in Winnipeg, Manitoba whose challenging health care story began with the birth of their first child almost three years ago.
Many, many more people in both Canada and the United States have become a part of the Healthcare Movie. Now we are putting it all together, with historical images and video clips to bring the story to life. We need your help.
Support the HealthCare Movie HERE.
Dr. Bob Evans, professor at the Center for Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia.
"Outstanding film.
A must see."
D.E. Healthcare Advocate
"Excellent"
I.L. Saskatoon Clinic
"We're being duped"
R. C., Physician, Salem OR
The United States health care system is the most expensive in the world, but the U.S. consistently under-performs relative to other countries on most dimensions of performance.
This feature length documentary explores the health care system in Canada: how it came to be, how it works for ordinary Canadians, how it is paid for, and how it compares to its American counterpart.
The issue of health care in America goes far beyond a line in the budget. It reaches into the center of the American soul and answers the question, "How in the world do we want to treat each other?"
We interviewed Health Policy and Economics experts in both the United Sates and Canada, a Canadian Senator, and the incoming president of a provincial medical association, who told us what doctors are saying about the health care system in Canada.
It was our privilege to interview a former Premier of Saskatchewan who was the Minister of Health at the time when Canada was fighting for what is now its universal medicare plan. We visited two Community Clinics in Saskatoon, and met with patients there, and then we had a chance to talk with a Saskatchewan politician.
We had the honor of meeting an author whose new book about the heroes behind the scenes in Saskatchewan was hot off the press. We drove through unusually wet prairies to visit the small Saskatchewan town where some say Canada's health care system was born.
And we visited a family in Winnipeg, Manitoba whose challenging health care story began with the birth of their first child almost three years ago.
Many, many more people in both Canada and the United States have become a part of the Healthcare Movie. Now we are putting it all together, with historical images and video clips to bring the story to life. We need your help.
Support the HealthCare Movie HERE.
"The real health care crisis is in public confidence and understanding, not in financial sustainability… the public needs much more and better information about the real strengths and weaknesses of the health care system"
Dr. Bob Evans, professor at the Center for Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia.
"Outstanding film.
A must see."
D.E. Healthcare Advocate
"Excellent"
I.L. Saskatoon Clinic
"We're being duped"
R. C., Physician, Salem OR
Monday, August 15, 2011
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame: T. C. Douglas
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Died: February 24, 1986
Education: B.A. - Brandon College; M.A. - McMaster University, 1933
Category: Builder Medicare
Thomas Clement Douglas was born in Falkirk, Scotland in 1904 and emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba with his family in 1910. He earned his B.A. at Brandon College and graduated with his M.A. from McMaster University in 1933. Two years later, Douglas won his first election. This was to be the start of his 44 year run as an elected official. Douglas will always have the distinct title of "The Father of Canadian Healthcare".
Douglas envisioned, built and tirelessly promoted our national system of healthcare. The proposal for medicare in 1959, was that it would be universal, pre-paid, publicly administered, accepted by both providers and receivers of the medical service and it would provide high quality care, including preventive care. The very same principles introduced by Douglas in 1959 are found in the 1984 Canada Health Act.
His leadership has provided long term benefits to medical science in Canada and the Canadian health care system remains as a model and source of envy to other countries around the world. To recognize his achievements, Douglas was awarded the companion of the Order of Canada and a national scholarship has been established in his name. Douglas died in 1986 but prior to his death, he had already become an integral part of Canadian history and one of Canada's most respected visionary politicians.
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Honorable Thomas C. Douglas
Born: October 20, 1904, Falkirk, ScotlandDied: February 24, 1986
Education: B.A. - Brandon College; M.A. - McMaster University, 1933
Category: Builder Medicare
Thomas Clement Douglas was born in Falkirk, Scotland in 1904 and emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba with his family in 1910. He earned his B.A. at Brandon College and graduated with his M.A. from McMaster University in 1933. Two years later, Douglas won his first election. This was to be the start of his 44 year run as an elected official. Douglas will always have the distinct title of "The Father of Canadian Healthcare".
Douglas envisioned, built and tirelessly promoted our national system of healthcare. The proposal for medicare in 1959, was that it would be universal, pre-paid, publicly administered, accepted by both providers and receivers of the medical service and it would provide high quality care, including preventive care. The very same principles introduced by Douglas in 1959 are found in the 1984 Canada Health Act.
His leadership has provided long term benefits to medical science in Canada and the Canadian health care system remains as a model and source of envy to other countries around the world. To recognize his achievements, Douglas was awarded the companion of the Order of Canada and a national scholarship has been established in his name. Douglas died in 1986 but prior to his death, he had already become an integral part of Canadian history and one of Canada's most respected visionary politicians.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
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