OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - The Health Action Lobby (HEAL) will release a consensus statement on December 2 that will challenge federal political parties to articulate their vision for health care in Canada in the lead-up to the 2015 election.
HEAL's Consensus Statement reflects an unprecedented agreement among national health organizations about ways to improve the health of Canadians and the health care they receive. The Statement leverages the commitment and expertise of the organizations, charities and health professionals involved in the day-to-day delivery and planning of health services in Canada.
HEAL is a coalition of 39 national health and consumer associations and organizations dedicated to protecting and strengthening Canada's health system. Created in 1991, and representing more than 650,000 providers and consumer of health care, the major focus of HEAL's activities has been on the federal role in health and health care.
| What: |
Release of the Consensus Statement |
| Who: |
Glenn Brimacombe, HEAL Co-Chair Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Psychiatric Association Dr. Karen Cohen, HEAL Co-Chair Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Psychological Association Anne Sutherland Boal, Canadian Nurses Association Michael Brennan, Canadian Physiotherapy Association Bill Tholl, HealthcareCan |
| Date: |
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 |
| Time: |
11:00 a.m. EST |
| Location: |
National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street, Ottawa |
SOURCE: Health Action Lobby
Lisa Robertson: 613-739-7032, [email protected]; Susan Wright: 519-703-2020, [email protected]; http://healthactionlobby.ca/
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