Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Wednesday October 8 / 2008

Wednesday October 8/2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen (extended mix).


12:18: Despite a mild flu season in the southern hemisphere, experts can't predict exactly what flu season will be like in the northern hemisphere -- including Canada. However, experts do think this year’s flu vaccine is a good match.
Guest: Dr. Marek Smieja, Associate professor of Medicine in the areas of General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

12:35: The median wait time for Canadians seeking surgical or other therapeutic treatment dropped to 17.3 weeks in 2008 from 18.3 weeks in 2007, according to new research published today by independent research organization The Fraser Institute.
Guest: Nadeem Esmail, Fraser Institute Director of Health System Performance Studies and co-author of the 18th annual edition of Waiting Your Turn: Hospital Waiting Lists in Canada.


12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton

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