MPs, Senators and journalists invited to get a health check-up
OTTAWA, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Doctors from across Canada will be making a House Call to Parliamentarians on May 23 when the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will meet with MPs and Senators to discuss important health care issues. The CMA will also host a breakfast and health clinic on Parliament Hill on that day.
At the breakfast, CMA President Dr. Anna Reid will speak about the need for decision-makers to listen to Canadians and put health at the top of the policy agenda. At the health clinic, MPs, Senators and journalists will be able to obtain instant cardiovascular and diabetes risk assessment. The clinic is being conducted by Clinemetrica, an independent research and corporate health organization. Nurses and doctors will be on hand to answer health-related questions and assess test results.
BREAKFAST
| Thursday, May 23 | |
| 7:50 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. | |
| Parliamentary Restaurant | |
| 6th Floor Centre Block |
HEALTH CLINIC
| Thursday, May 23 | |
| 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Room 238-S, Centre Block | |
| House of Commons |
CMA President Dr. Anna Reid will be available for interviews.
Canadian Medical Association
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is the national voice of Canadian physicians. Founded in 1867, the CMA is a voluntary professional organization representing more than 77,000 of Canada's physicians and comprising 12 provincial and territorial medical associations and 51 national medical organizations. CMA's mission is to serve and unite the physicians of Canada and be the national advocate, in partnership with the people of Canada, for the highest standards of health and health care.
SOURCE: Canadian Medical Association
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