Released on November 22, 2011
Saskatchewan Health Minister Don McMorris is heading to Halifax to meet with his counterparts from across the country November 24-25.
Health ministers from several provinces and territories have been recently appointed to the portfolio, and McMorris said he is looking forward to meeting his new colleagues face-to-face for the first time.
Some of the topics that will be discussed include healthy living, Multiple Sclerosis research and how provinces and territories remain focused on ensuring quality health care and improving patient outcomes.
Ministers will also receive an update on efforts to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes and quality of care through the development of a Pan-Canadian purchasing alliance for medical supplies and equipment.
"Health Ministries are increasingly focused on efforts that help Canadians live healthier lives and make healthier choices," McMorris said. "Saskatchewan hosted a Healthy Weights Roundtable in June, and I look forward to hearing what other jurisdictions are doing to address issues like childhood obesity.''
A update on the status of the federal government-funded clinical trials into the "liberation" treatment for MS sufferers and the development of a national registry will also be provided to the Ministers.
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For more information, contact:
Tyler McMurchy
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: tyler.mcmurchy@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-537-3594