Toronto Doctor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (PRWEB) February 7, 2001

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is exploring new training frontiers with a forthcoming workshop on Internet Addiction. According to the faculty, internet behaviour expert Richard Davis, “people who are addicted to the Internet have difficulty cutting down on their Internet use, constantly think about the Internet when they are offline, spend less time with their family and friends, neglect work or school and exhibit several problematic behaviours that affect daily life functioning.”

“This issue is certain to grow as Internet use expands and this is a good opportunity to learn more about it,” said Bernard Monette, Specialist with CAMH’s Education and Training Services. “This will provide an opportunity to begin the discussion about some of the negative consequences associated with using the Internet and to begin to assess the treatment needs for people who experience these difficulties,” Monette said. The workshop, to take place on March 8, 2001, is part of CAMH’s ongoing work to educate health professionals about mental health and addiction related conditions.

This one-day workshop – the first of its kind in Canada – designed to educate health care professionals to recognize, assess and treat Internet addiction. Davis is a Ph.D. candidate at York University and CEO of the online health company CanadaMD.com. He has found that “many Canadian doctors, social workers, nurses and other allied professionals are not aware of the symptoms of Internet Addiction…Canadians are spending more and more time online, and in some cases their offline worlds are being negatively affected. Health professionals need to become aware of this problem and how they can help their clients manage it effectively.”

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is the largest mental health and addiction facility in Canada and has been designated by the World Health Organization as a Centre of Excellence.

CanadaMD.com is an Internet healthcare company, based in Toronto, connecting Canadian

physicians and consumers to the entire healthcare industry.

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Contacts:

Anne Ptasznik,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (PRWEB) February 16, 2001

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is exploring new training frontiers with a forthcoming workshop on Internet Addiction. According to the faculty, internet behaviour expert Richard Davis, “people who are addicted to the Internet have difficulty cutting down on their Internet use, constantly think about the Internet when they are offline, spend less time with their family and friends, neglect work or school and exhibit several problematic behaviours that affect daily life functioning.”

“This issue is certain to grow as Internet use expands and this is a good opportunity to learn more about it,” said Bernard Monette, Specialist with CAMH’s Education and Training Services. “This will provide an opportunity to begin the discussion about some of the negative consequences associated with using the Internet and to begin to assess the treatment needs for people who experience these difficulties,” Monette said. The workshop, to take place on March 8, 2001, is part of CAMH’s ongoing work to educate health professionals about mental health and addiction related conditions.

This one-day workshop – the first of its kind in Canada – designed to educate health care professionals to recognize, assess and treat Internet addiction. Davis is a Ph.D. candidate at York University and CEO of the online health company CanadaMD.com. He has found that “many Canadian doctors, social workers, nurses and other allied professionals are not aware of the symptoms of Internet Addiction…Canadians are spending more and more time online, and in some cases their offline worlds are being negatively affected. Health professionals need to become aware of this problem and how they can help their clients manage it effectively.”

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is the largest mental health and addiction facility in Canada and has been designated by the World Health Organization as a Centre of Excellence.

CanadaMD.com is an Internet healthcare company, based in Toronto, connecting Canadian

physicians and consumers to the entire healthcare industry.

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(PRWEB) October 31, 2003

Individual employees and managers are not to blame for the poor degree of security protection among Canadian companies. According to Claudiu Popa, a Toronto-based business information security advisor, companies are placing more of their valuable information at risk than ever before instead of implementing protective strategies. “Every time a business creates an interactive web site or connects another computer to the

Internet, the risk to that organization increases”. According to Popa, the reasons for the relative lack of concern are:

(PRWEB) May 12, 2004

Healthy Canadian Media Group announced today the launch of http://www.healthycanadian.com. Healthy Canadian meets the increasing demand from physicians and patients searching for accurate medical information and resources. The company helps meet the changing and dynamic needs of today’s medical community.

This Content Managed website is powered by WriteNowtm, MOSHEN MEDIA’s Content Management Solution. Toronto based MOSHEN MEDIA worked with Healthy Canadian Media to develop an interface with three major focal points:

Private Network TV – HCN combines closed circuit television and digital computer technology to deliver educational health content to patients over its PatientDirect TV network, in a looped format, repeating every 20 to 30 minutes. Patients sitting in waiting areas will be exposed to up-to-date health information, health hints, FAQ’s and news/weather updates on a large screen TV.

Practice Management – Healthcare providers have the opportunity to join HCN’s PracticeMAXX, an affinity program and buy-group for health professionals, dedicated to decreasing office costs, while increasing office efficiencies. HCN Consulting provides practice management solutions to individual healthcare professionals as well as healthcare organizations.

Consumer Health – This portion of the website provides a personal health record, healthy recipes, health tips, and frequently asked questions that help further inform patients and prepare them to get the most out of their doctor visits. By providing information to physicians and patients, Healthy Canadian Network hopes to continue to fulfill its role as a partner in the medical community.

“The use of the Internet for health information is increasing dramatically,” notes Dr. Don Wilson, president of Healthy Canadian Media Group. “But the small type, low contrast, and difficulty in navigating around many sites have been obstacles for many people.

http://www.healthycanadian.com corrects many of those problems, and provides current and accurate health information.”

“The most important element of prevention is knowledge,” says HCN President, Dr. Don Wilson. “A patient armed with accurate and scientific-based information is a better health care partner.”

The website also provides forums for those working with HCN or in the field of health communication, advocacy, and community mobilization to share and learn from other similar programs.

“The new website addresses the needs of consumers hungry for health information they can find quickly and easily. The new HCN website strikes a distinct chord for “user-friendliness,” says Terry Moshenberg, MOSHEN MEDIA’s Lead Strategist. “It’s easy to read, easy to navigate and loads quickly.”

The website’s content is updated on a day-to-day basis by HCN themselves using the WriteNow Content Management Solution, a system that allows non-technical people to manage website content as easily as using MS Word. WriteNow CMS ensures HCN can manage their site in a timely fashion provide the most relevant and up-to-date information available.

About Healthy Canadian Network

The Healthy Canadian Networks is a multi-medium, communications company providing an innovative approach to patient education in healthcare providers’ offices. HCN combines closed circuit television and digital computer technology to deliver educational health content to patients over its PatientDirect TV network, in a looped format, repeating every 20 to 30 minutes. Patients sitting in waiting areas will be exposed to up-to-date health information, health hints, FAQ’s and news/weather updates on a large screen TV. The healthycanadian.com Internet site provides patients with the opportunity to carry on their quest for health information, from home, at their leisure. It contains a searchable database of medically related articles, along with a listing of health providers (physicians, pharmacies) in their area. Links to pharmaceutical and other health-related companies participating in the HealthyCanadian program are provided.

About Moshen Media

Moshen Media is an innovative multi-service organization specialized in strategic marketing, graphic design and web site development. The Company’s flagship product is WriteNowtm, a Content Management Solution that lets’ users manage their websites like using MS Word. Moshen Media provides strategic, web-based solutions to successful companies in the Entertainment, Technology, Consumer Health, Human Resources, and Not-For-Profit industries. The Company creates, develops, and delivers website and print based solutions that enable companies to achieve higher profitability and more efficient workflows.

(PRWEB) September 9, 2005

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada, is proud to host renowned Herbalist and best-selling author, Susun Weed, as part of its professional development courses. The weekend of September 30 – October 2, 2005, will begin with an evening lecture by Susun on Friday night, then be followed by two all-day classes with her on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday evening’s talk on “Seven Medicines” runs from 7-9:30 pm and costs $ 30 CAD. Confused about nutritional supplements? Learn to differentiate between nourishing, toning and stimulating herbs. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of various supplements. Understand the value and limitations of diagnosis. By examining the “seven medicines,” including serenity medicine, story medicine, energy medicine, lifestyle medicine, herbal medicine, pharmaceutical medicine and hi-tech medicine, this talk will help you make sense of the many treatment options available.

“Optimum Nutrition, Beyond Heroics” is the talk for Saturday, running from10am – 4pm. This workshop will teach you how to find, choose, prepare and consume nutrient-dense foods that build vitality, joy and superior health. Learn about the drawbacks of vitamin/mineral supplements, consider the downside of sprouting and juices, and understand the long-term health difficulties caused by restricted diets. Follow digestion from start to finish in your body, encounter the mysterious cell wall and marvel at the microbes that feed you.

The weekend will conclude Sunday with “Chronic Problems the Wise Woman Way.” Again, this runs from 10am-4pm. Wise women have remarkably effective ways of dealing with asthma, allergies, arthritis, shingles, headaches, back pain, cysts, chronic fatigue, and candida overgrowth. Learn specific herbal remedies, increase your ability to listen compassionately, and experience the power of simple ceremonies that nourish change and open the door to health, wholeness, and spiritual enlightenment. Time permitting, Susun will do one or more consultations as part of this class.

The cost for the weekend seminar is $ 120 CAD each class or $ 225 CAD for both. For more information, phone 416-498-1255 x 255 or visit their website: http://www.ccnm.edu/.

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, established in 1978, offers Canada’s only accredited four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. Graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma. CCNM is committed to being the profession’s college in Canada, producing excellence in naturopathic medical education, clinical practice and research.

Susun S. Weed is the author of four highly-acclaimed books on herbs and women’s health – Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, Healing Wise, New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, and Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way. Ms. Weed lectures world-wide on women’s health and herbal medicine. From her home in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, she directs the activities of the Wise Women Centre, acts as editor-in-chief of Ash Tree Publishing, personally oversees the work of 400 correspondence students, and trains shamanic apprentices. Susun has lived the simple life for more than 35 years as an herbalist, goatkeeper, homesteader and feminist. She has been called “a true radical – deeply rooted,” “a modern pioneer,” and “one of the founding mothers of herbal medicine in the United States.”

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West Bloomfield, MI (PRWEB) December 22, 2005

The mystery of Canada?s artist Tom Thomson?s drowning in Ontario?s Algonquin Park in 1917 has never before been so thoroughly investigated, documented and reported as in a new book, Algonquin Elegy.

Here is what two Tom Thomson experts have to say about the book:

Roy MacGregor, National Columnist for the Globe & Mail in Toronto, writer of a novel based on the mystery of painter Tom Thomson?s final days, Canoe Lake, said “Neil J. Lehto?s Algonquin Elegy Tom Thomson?s Last Spring is both a labor of love and a labor of gargantuan effort to come to some understanding, nine decades on, of exactly what happened that summer of 1917. Perhaps no one has ever worked as hard to know the unknowable and, in doing so, he has contributed invaluably to the greatest story in all of Canadian art. Neil?s passion for Tom Thomson shines through as passionately on each page as Thomson?s passion for Algonquin Park shines though on each painting he left behind that last spring.”

Joan Murray, Executive Director and CEO, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg, Ontario, distinguished author of numerous books about Canada?s Group of Seven artists, Tom Thomson?s paintings and his life. She is working on a catalogue raisonn

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) April 18, 2006

The six month enrollment period for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program is nearly over and still the majority of eligible seniors have not signed-up voluntarily. However, of those that have begun to experience the complex and convoluted program, many are questioning whether it delivers enough savings to offset the hassle and confusion. Consequently, American seniors are again turning to online Canadian pharmacies like ADV-Care (http://www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com or http://www.ADV-Care.com) to provide maximum savings on their medications.

“We are witnessing an interesting rebound effect among many seniors that have test-driven the Medicare program. The early promises have not materialized and patients are re-discovering that Canada still offers the better deal, says Ramy Attalla, Director of Communications at ADV-Care Pharmacy.

The majority of the problems being reported by seniors relate to certain drugs not being covered by Medicare plans, having to switch therapies to accommodate formularies and the complete absence of coverage as patients fall into the donut hole. Ironically however, the media seems to be willingly duped by Republican spin that the program is widely successful. Unfortunately, the health of millions of seniors has become a political pawn in the game of pre-midterm spin doctoring.

“The Medicare moment of truth is drawing near. The hype is already fading as more and more seniors experience the pain of the donut hole and incomplete coverage — a problem that will only get worse between now and the end of the year,” adds Attalla.

The professional staff at ADV-Care Pharmacy (http://www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com or http://www.ADV-Care.com) are trained to advise U.S. patients on how to best supplement the limitations of their Medicare plan. Often a combined solution of Canada + Medicare is the best choice if future catastrophic coverage is a concern. Although Canadian drugs are generally more affordable than most Medicare plans, enrollment does not preclude seniors from receiving the best from both worlds. A new trend reveals many beneficiaries still ordering from Canada when a drug is not covered and when they fall into the donut hole.

“The bottom line is that you should consider a Canadian pharmacy whenever you have to pay full price out-of-pocket. Why pay full-price locally when you can pay half-price and have your meds delivered right to your doorstep.”

ADV-Care Pharmacy ( http://www.adv-care.com or http://www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com) is licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and has been safely dispensing medications to Canadian & U.S. residents for 6 years. All Canadian medications are Health Canada approved and are dispensed by licensed pharmacists.

Media Contact:

Ramy Attalla

Ph. 1-888-611-5582

website: http://www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com

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(PRWEB) July 20, 2006

Dearly Beloved has ten dates in Newfoundland — yes you read that correctly — ten dates in Newfoundland on their eastern Canadian tour. The Rugged Casual tour kicks off in Toronto on July 28th and takes the band all over Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario.

The band that was formed by Rob Higgins (ex. Change of Heart & Doctor) has been creating quite a buzz with their live shows and now with the release of their debut album You Are The Jaguar (Kindling/Warner Music). With influences from 70?s UK punk to early 80?s pop to Detroit rock and roll, Dearly Beloved also features vocalist Niva Chow, drummer Alex Oreilly (ex. Doctor) and two guitarists Damon Richardson (ex. Change of Heart & Danko Jones) and John Pogue. http://www.dearlybeloved.ca

Press Reviews:

?Dearly Beloved were gathered in front of the crowd this night to rock and fucking roll, and nothing else. With the help of a female vocalist and a frontman with enough spark to light a fireworks show, this band put on a solid show.? – Phil Villeneuve, Chartattack

??Toronto’s Dearly Beloved is onto something with their full-length debut, an album crammed with everything from punk to shoegaze, alt-rock and a bazillion little subtleties. Creative driving force and singer Rob Higgins is more than able to handle the constant musical forays, and the rest of the players have plenty of their own fire to throw into the mix.? – Evan Davies, Now Magazine

Tour Dates:

July 28 ? 10pm, The Horseshoe, Toronto, ON w/ C’mon and Bionic

Aug 3 ? 9pm, Roxy’s, St. John’s, NFLD w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 4 ? 2pm, The Basement, All ages, St. John’s, NFLD w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 4 ? 9pm, The Basement, St. John’s, NFLD w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 5 ? 9pm, The Ship Pub, St. John’s, NFLD w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 6 ? 3pm, The Alternative, All Ages, St. John’s, NFLD. w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 6 ? 10pm, The Alternative, St. John’s, NFLD

Aug 9 ? 10pm, Jimi-Jack’s Grand Falls, NFLD

Aug 10 ? 10pm, Legend’s Gander, NFLD

Aug 11 ? 9pm, D’Attic ? Cornerbrook, NFLD w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 12 ? Clancy?s, Stevenville, NFLD w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 16 ? 9pm, The Paramount, Moncton, NB w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 18 ? 9pm, The Attic, Halifax, NS w/ Aide-de-camp

Aug 19 ? One World Caf

Winnipeg, MB, Canada (PRWEB) August 10, 2007

While filmmaker Michael Moore takes American patients to Cuba for medical care in his popular documentary film “Sicko” that criticizes the failing state of the U.S. healthcare industry, Daren Jorgenson, a Canadian entrepreneur, has gone a step beyond.

Jorgenson has launched Choice Medical Services (http://www.choicemedicalservices.com), a medical tourism company that assists North American patients in getting lower-cost healthcare services in Cuba.

“Our aim is to provide safe and affordable healthcare services and products for patients, regardless of their income and where they live,” said Jorgenson. “We have visited Cuba several times to inspect the hospitals and clinics and meet with health professionals, and find their quality of care and high standards are comparable to those in Canada and the U.S.”

Choice Medical Services has recently led nearly 200 patients to be treated in Cuba for conditions including hip and knee replacements, corneal transplants, dental implants, addictions treatment, retinitis pigmentosa, tummy tucks, breast reshaping, and MRIs and CT scans. These patients have ranged in age from 19 to 76 years, and most were either uninsured or underinsured or could not endure the long wait times.

“Our patients had ‘smooth sailing’ with their treatments in Cuba and there were zero problems,” added Jorgenson. “Since we are partnered with the Cuban Health Ministry, we free our patients from having to worry about transportation needs, communications with the doctors, accommodations and other issues.”

Bill Doran, Choice CEO, who just returned Saturday (Aug. 4) from a visit to Havana, said the company has been planning and researching the enterprise for more than one year. This included having top Canadian physicians visit Cuba on Choice’s behalf to observe surgeries at the hospitals.

“The more I investigate the Cuban Healthcare system, the more I am convinced Cuba can deliver safe, effective and affordable healthcare to all North Americans,” said Doran. “Patients who do not want to suffer long wait times or the excessive costs will find a very high level of care in Cuba. Cuba is truly an undiscovered treasure when it comes to healthcare and visitors will be pleasantly surprised.”

Jorgenson Meets Michael Moore

Jorgenson met and personally spoke with Michael Moore, when they coincidentally were both returning from visits to Havana several months ago. For legal reasons, Jorgenson won’t say where that conversation took place, but he added, “Michael was a very personable and down-to-earth guy. I told him about our new company, and he loved the idea.”

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 15, 2008

LegalView informs its mesothelioma blog readers of a Canadian treatment study that is attempting to find early detection of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in victims. According to information available at the mesothelioma blog, the study is being conducted by the University Health Network in Toronto. Volunteers who may have been exposed to asbestos are being asked to receive serial low-doses of computed tomography treatments in order to uncover how mesothelioma develops, according to the blog.

Mesothelioma cancer is caused by the exposure of asbestos fibers and dust to a victim. The victim breaths in the fibers, which eventually cause the formation of deadly cancers cells to develop on the inner lining of the lung. Mesothelioma is incurable because it is most often not caught until the cancer is so advanced, no mesothelioma treatments could affect it. Mesothelioma is usually misdiagnosed, which is why an individual who feels they may have been previously exposed to mesothelioma should contact a mesothelioma doctor as well as a law firm that has experience with mesothelioma cancer cases.

Victims of mesothelioma are encouraged to utilize LegalView’s resources and locate a mesothelioma lawyer in their area who may be able to offer a consultation on a victim’s case. Other LegalView resources that are available include information on potential mesothelioma treatments as well as personal accounts of others undergoing mesothelioma. Find the latest news stories and jury verdicts relating to mesothelioma at the LegalView mesothelioma information portal.

Similar to mesothelioma is an illness that affects a small population of individuals throughout the country. Known as Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), this condition can cause a victim’s skin to swell and thicken and in some cases a break out of large red scabs form on the outer layer of the skin. The disease has been noted by victims to be extremely painful and because there is no known cure, it can cause an individual’s life to suffer tremendously. NSF is associated with kidney disease patients who receive gadolinium dye during tests. To contact a NSF lawyer, visit LegalView’s NSF information portal. In addition to information about mesothelioma and NSF, LegalView also offers users an array of resources on traumatic brain injury (TBI) accidents. TBI affects millions of Americans everyday and can be accompanied with numerous side effects ranging from hearing and speech impairment to mental disorders to loss of motor function and balance. Individuals who feel they have experienced TBI and are interested in discovering information should contact a brain injury lawyer, who can offer guidance and could potentially offer consultation on the injury at hand. Similar to TBI is when an individual suffers from an auto accident. Automobile accidents can leave a victim feeling not only stranded by vulnerable and alone. However, LegalView also offers information on its site as to how to go about receiving compensation for an auto accident by contacting an auto accident attorney. At the auto accident information portal, victims can also find information on similar legal cases and jury verdicts. LegalView tries to keep its readers and those suffering from accidents and illnesses informed of how to overcome the tragedies that affect each of us daily, which is why it has made available legal information through its wealth of legal topics portals.

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