Tag: Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
New foundation launched to support Chapman House hospice
A celebration was held Friday to mark a major milestone in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Grey Bruce Hospice – Chapman House. Staff, board members, volunteers and supporters gathered at the facility on Owen Sound’s east side for the launch of the Grey Bruce Hospice Foundation. Longtime hospice volunteer, board member and now foundation […]
City council cuts funding for doctor recruitment, saving $80K
In a tight 8-7 vote, London city council has decided to pull its share of funding from a recruitment drive to bring desperately needed family doctors to the city. LFP’s Jack Moulton looks at the program: what it does, why funding was yanked, and what it will mean going forward. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? The […]
Paramedics to start bringing care into London-area homes for the aged
A pilot project to allow routine testing at London-area long-term care homes is designed to help reduce pressure on the health care system.