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Thousands of teddy bears are being recalled in Canada over chocking hazard. Read article for full details.
Waiting in the ER
We’ve all experienced it: waiting for hours just to see a doctor in the ER.
For most of us, sometimes the wait is so unbearable to the point we just end up walking out and driving to the pharmacy for some Tylenol.
If you’re one of those feeling ill and contemplating visiting the ER, or considering leaving, read this great article.
Spreading Christmas cheer
Sometimes it’s not all about receiving, but instead giving back.
On December 25, 2011, Perry Diebert, co-owner of CustomCare, learned how volunteering changes lives.
“I had a wonderful time, and to be honest, I can’t wait until next year,” says Mr. Diebert.
Are you afraid of the word "cancer?"
Can the word "cancer" be more harmful than the disease?
There's been some discussion to change the names of certain cancers. Click here to read article.
Seniors billed $107,000 for wrong answer
If you're planning on taking a trip outside of Canada and you have medical insurance, you better make sure all questions are answered correctly on the application form.
Failure to correctly answer the questions could lead to a hefty medical bill if sickness occurs.
Joe and Suzanne Lefebvre know all about the situation.
To read their story click here.
Finance ministers coming around on health care cuts: Flaherty
Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, says provincial and territorial ministers are coming around to the possibility of federal cuts to health care.
“I didn’t get the impression that anyone is being unrealistic,” he told reporters, referring to a dinner ahead of the formal talks.
“I think we all realize that public finances relate to revenues and we can’t pretend we can spend money we don’t have. If we do that, we run the risk of damaging the Canadian brand – the strong fiscal responsibility brand around the world.”
Holiday safety tips
The holiday season is full of fun, but there is also potential for poisonings and safety hazards.
Click here to read article.
CFIA warns public about certain smoked fish
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a health alert, warning the public not to eat certain Euromax Foods brand smoked fish products.
The products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria, says the agency.
Read article for more information.
Medical journal says ban fighting in hockey
An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says fighting in hockey should no longer exist.
"The tragic story of Sidney Crosby's layoff due to concussions has not been sufficient for society to hang its head in shame and stop violent play immediately," Dr. Rajendra Kale, a neurologist and Interim editor of the CMJ, wrote in an editorial in the journal’s Monday issue online.
Click here to read full article.
Is there a lack of clarity in the health care system?
For years Canadians have been depending on their family doctors as their main access to health care services. But with millions of Canadians without a doctor, their journey through the health care system is vastly different.
Thousands of company’s across Canada have saved millions of dollars in taxes annually, year after year, by using a CustomCare Plan. As a proven leader in personalized service, CustomCare is the only company in the industry that returns reimbursement cheques within 5 days of receiving accurate claims submissions.
