4/5 Media Release: Health Network Welcomes New Budget: Still Much More to Be Done for Public Health Care

Halifax, NS – The Nova Scotia Citizen’s Health Care Network is pleased with the provincial budget tabled yesterday in the legislature. The government has provided funding for key initiatives to give Nova Scotians better public health care. Universal dental care was extended for children from age 10 to 13, insulin pumps will be funded for [...]

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3/21 Media Release: Federal Budget Lacks Leadership on Public Health Care

The federal budget tabled today in the House of Commons missed many opportunities to improve public health care and will leave thousands of Canadians waiting for care, says the Nova Scotia Citizen’s Health Care Network.

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November 22/12 – Media Release: Great Day for Patients’ Rights and the Future of Medicare in Nova Scotia

For Immediate Release November 22, 2012

Great Day for Patients’ Rights and the Future of Medicare in Nova Scotia

 

Halifax, NS – The new Insured Health Services Act is the most progressive change to health law in decades, says the Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Network.

 

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MEDIA RELEASE: Premiers Must Work Together for 2014 Health Accord

September 27th/12 – MEDIA RELEASE AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Premiers Must Work Together for 2014 Health Accord

HALIFAX, NS – Stephen Harper must be brought to the negotiating table with Canada’s premiers to negotiate a Health Accord in 2014, say citizen’s groups. The Nova Scotia Citizen’s Health Care Network and the Council of [...]

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July 26/12 – Media Release: Public Health Care Advocates to Outline Vision for Improving Medicare

Public Health Care Advocates to Outline Vision for Improving Medicare

 

Halifax, NS – Public health care advocates from across the country are paying close attention to the Council of the Federation meeting in Halifax. The Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Network and Council of Canadians are hosting a media conference Thursday, July 26th at [...]

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July 25 – Media Release: Premiers Puppet Parade

Premiers: Don’t Be Puppets. Stand Up To Stephen Harper. Protect Public Health Care!

Halifax, NS – The Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Network says Canadians want Premiers to stand up to Stephen Harper and protect public health care. The Premiers are meeting from July 25-27 in Halifax as the Council of the Federation.

 

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