Nursing Week Media
| MPP | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Shurman, Progressive Conservative MPP | York Central Hospital | Mon, 09 May 2011 |
| Mike Colle, Liberal MPP | Baycrest | Wed, 11 May 2011 |
| Dave Levac, Liberal MPP | Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital site) | Wed, 11 May 2011 |
| Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Liberal MPP | The Scarborough Hospital, Birchmont Site | Wed, 11 May 2011 |
| Andrea Horwath, Leader, New Democratic Party, NDP MPP | Regent Park Community Health Centre | Wed, 11 May 2011 |
| France Gelinas NDP Critic | Sudbury | Thu, 12 May 2011 |
| Christine Elliott, PC Deputy Leader | Saint Elizabeth, Toronto | Thu, 12 May 2011 |
| Joe Dickson and Wayne Arthur, Liberal MPPs | Rouge Valley Health System (Ajax site) | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| France Gelinas NDP Critic | Maison Vale Hospice | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| The Honourable Linda Jeffrey | Saint Elizabeth in Brampton | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| Honorable Carol Mitchell, Liberal MPP | Seaforth Community Hospital Site | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| David Orazietti, Liberal MPP | Quality Inn, Sault Ste. Marie | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| The Honourable Monique Smith, Liberal MPP | North Bay Regional Health Centre | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Liberal MPP | Sunnybrook Hospita | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| Bas Balkisson, Liberal MPP | Taibu Community Health Centre | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| John Gerretsen, Liberal MPP | Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston | Fri, 13 May 2011 |
| Ted Arnott, Progressive Conservative MPP | Wellington Terrace long-term care home in Fergus | Fri, 20 May 2011 |
| Liz Sandals, Liberal MPP | Hospice Wellington in Guelph | Fri, 20 May 2011 |
| Frank Klees, PC MPP | Southlake Residential Care Village | Fri, 20 May 2011 |
| Honorable Gerry Phillips, Minister Without Portfolio | Scarborough General Hospital, Birchmount Campus | Tue, 24 May 2011 |
| Phil McNeely, Liberal MPP | Royal Ottawa Mental Health Cen | Tue, 24 May 2011 |
| Julia Munro, Conservative MPP | Georgina Medical Clinic | Wed, 25 May 2011 |
| Bruce Crozier, Liberal MPP | VON Lakeshore | Wed, 25 May 2011 |
| Chris Bentley, Liberal MPP | London Health Sciences Centre | Wed, 25 May 2011 |
City of Toronto Proclaims Nursing Week (May 9-15)
WHEREAS the health and well-being of its residents are a priority for every community.
In Toronto, nurses play an integral part in our healthcare system by serving people of all ages with skill, knowledge, compassion and commitment.
Media Advisory: Nursing excellence the key to quality patient care
TORONTO, May 5, 2011 – The knowledge of registered nurses and the central role they play in providing quality patient care will be celebrated at a series of media conferences during Nursing Week (May 9-15).
The nurses, representing three different health-care facilities that have adopted best practice guidelines (BPGs), will demonstrate how the BPGs are revolutionizing nursing practice and helping to make their organizations leaders in clinical excellence.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Politicians visit nurses’ workplaces during Nursing Week (May 9-15) to learn how their expertise keeps our communities healthy
TORONTO, May 6, 2011 – Politicians from all parties are joining registered nurses across the province to celebrate Nursing Week and experience first-hand the rewards and challenges of the nursing profession. Along with sharing information about their work, nurses are sending a strong message to MPPs that health and health care must remain a top priority during the upcoming provincial election campaign.
Media Advisory: Nursing groups to present arguments on Insite case before Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa, May 11, 2011 – Tomorrow, three nursing associations will present arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada in support of Insite, Vancouver’s supervised injection facility.
Lawyers for the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) and the Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (ARNBC) say there is overwhelming evidence and research that supports the effectiveness of the facility and the care nurses provide.
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