/R E P E A T -- Media Alert - Future Physicians Visit Parliament Hill to Discuss Pharmacare/

OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2014 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) will bring tomorrow's physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day on November 24, 2014.

In recognition that 1 in 10 Canadian patients cannot afford their prescribed medications, medical students from across the country will meet with Members of Parliament and Senators to ask for federal study and interest in the possibility of a cost-effective Pharmacare program to ensure Canada's health care system is truly universal.

When:	Monday, November 24, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:	131 Queen Street, Room 8-53 (base center for interviews) Ottawa, Ontario

VP Government Affairs Melanie Bechard will be available for interviews in English.
Executive Member Carl White-Ulysse will be available for interviews in French.

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) is a national organization that represents over 8000 medical students at 14 medical schools across Canada.

SOURCE: Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)

Anthea Girdwood, Vice President Communications, Canadian Federation of Medical Students Cell: [phone], [email protected]