Canadian Medical Association – Dr. Chris Simpson

My presentation to SMH Medical Grand Rounds in Toronto; April 2015

13 Sep 201513 Sep 2015

An overview of why Canada needs a national seniors' strategy. Continue reading "My presentation to SMH Medical Grand Rounds in Toronto; April 2015"

CMA at the Supreme Court

26 Oct 201426 Oct 2014

Together with CMA Past-President Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti and CMA Director of Ethics Dr. Jeff Blackmer on the steps of the Supreme Court on Oct 15, 2014. The Supreme Court…

At the 2014 CMA Media Awards for Excellence in Health Journalism – Oct 21, 2014

26 Oct 20149 Nov 2014

It was absolutely wonderful to share the evening with so many talented journalists. Their dedication and work in the challenging and important field of health journalism is a tremendous public…

Awarding honorary lifetime CMA membership to Dr. Dryer in PEI

It was my great pleasure to confer honorary lifetime CMA membership on Dr. Dagny Elizabeth Dryer at the Medical Society of PEI Annual Meeting. In 1981, Dr. Dryer was appointed…

Canada ranks next to last in Commonwealth Fund’s ranking of health care systems (click to be taken to link)

Canada ranks next to last in Commonwealth Fund's ranking of health care systems (click to be taken to link)Canadians: Having a health care system that is better than only the…

Addressing the Royal Canadian Legion’s 45th Dominion Convention in Edmonton on seniors care

18 Jun 201418 Jun 2014

Canada’s health care system is woefully unprepared for an aging society (click here)

Canada's health care system is woefully unprepared for an aging society (click here)A national seniors strategy is urgently needed to properly address the health care needs of Canada's aging population.

With the American Medical Association’s new (and first Chinese-American) President – Dr. Robert Wah

10 Jun 201410 Jun 2014

Dr. Robert Wah is the 169th American Medical Association President. This picture was taken at the reception following his inauguration in Chicago on June 10, 2014.

Assessing the 2004 Health Accord: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (click here, then scroll to Page 40)

9 Jun 20149 Jun 2014

Assessing the 2004 Health Accord: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (click here) Owen Adams and I reflect on the legacy of health accords and what is needed going…

Transcript from my Nov 2013 appearance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health’s Hearings on Prescription Drug Abuse in Canada (click here)

Transcript from my Nov 2013 appearance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health's Hearings on Prescription Drug Abuse in Canada (click here)The CMA is steadfast in its resolve…