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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Report on Primary Health Care Teams for Canadians April 28, Toronto, ON - According to a new report by the Health Council of Canada, collaborative team-based care is a significant shift in the way Canadians are receiving their primary health care. As the Canadian healthcare system deals with an aging population and their chronic conditions, the use of primary health care teams is one that Canadians can benefit, both as taxpayers and people who use health care services. Canadian Spine Society elects first DC member April 28, Toronto, ON – Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) vice president, Dr. David Brunarski, has recently become the first practicing chiropractor to be elected to the Canadian Spine Society (CSS). Industry News - Contemporary Acupuncture at McMaster U April 22, Hamilton, ON - The McMaster University Contemporary Acupuncture for Health Professionals program 2009 and 2010 ten course schedules are now available, and include a course titled Integrated Diagnosis of Cervico-Cranio-Mandibular Disorders. Unleash Your Potential, Canada, 2009 April 17, Toronto, ON - Unleash Your Potential is a national health promotion tour involving four students from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. From June until August the team will be traveling with the intention of promoting health and well-being as well as the role of chiropractic in attaining a healthy lifestyle. Chiropractic delisted in Alberta April 10, Edmonton, AB - With the proclamation of the Health Governance Transition Act, Alberta is announcing a number of changes to its health-care system. Among them is the delisting of chiropractic. Albertans will now be paying out-of-pocket for chiropractic services, as the current subsidization of $14 per visit will soon be discontinued. Industry News: Thera-band’s New Active Care Products April 9, Akron, Ohio - The Hygenic Corporation/Performance Health Inc. is excited to announce the introduction of five new Thera-Band products that give healthcare providers new home exercise program options to build / expand their practice. 2009 Spinal Health Week 5km Run/3km Walk April 8, Sarnia, ON - The Lambton Chiropractic Society will hold its 1st Annual Spinal Health Week 5km Run/3km Walk on Saturday May 2, 2009 at 10:00 am in Canatara Park. Special guest Nate Brannen, Canadian Olympic Runner, will be in attendance to speak with participants and sign autographs. CMCC to participate in Chiropractors Without Borders April 7, Toronto, ON – The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is very excited to participate in its first Chiropractic Without Borders (CWB) mission. Seven interns, graduate student Dr. Jaclyn Durante, faculty member Dr. Carol Ann Weis and clinician Les Wiltshire will be in the Dominican Republic from April 18 to April 29, where they will have the opportunity to treat individuals who have never had access to chiropractic. CMCC’s 24th Annual BACKS IN MOTION April 6, Toronto, ON - On Sunday, April 19, The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) will be holding its 24th annual Backs in Motion Run/Walk. This year, we have added a 10km run component to the usual 5km run/walk option. The event will take place in the area surrounding the CMCC campus at 6100 Leslie Street. Chiropractor participation in “No Tobacco Day” April 7, Toronto, ON – Celebrated all over the world, May 31 is “No Tobacco” day. The Public Health Committee of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) continues to call upon chiropractors, in chiropractic organizations, colleges, and individual offices to become involved in tobacco-use control and elimination — and make their involvement known in their communities. |
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