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The media is invited to contact the BMC regarding treatment access and related health issues from an informed patient perspective. Interviews can be arranged with knowledgeable patient representatives who are actively involved in current policy discussions on these issues. Providing national, regional and provincial perspectives, BMC members are located across Canada and represent a range of health conditions.

For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Paulette Eddy, Executive Director, paulette@bestmedicines.ca, Toll Free 1-888-807-7904

Letter to the Editor: Treatments in U.S. aren't always easy

October 7, 2008 - Letter to the Editor published in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal arguing that simply spending money on healthcare is not a guarantee of good quality healthcare services

Letter to the Editor: Protect all against high drug costs

September 19, 2008 - Letter to the Editor on the need for a catastrophic drug plan for all Canadians published in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal

Letter to the Editor: Access to qualified doctors and nurses

September 18, 2008 - Letter to the Editor on federal election promises regarding access to health professionals as well as the need for national healthcare and treatment access leadership published in the Toronto Star

Letter to the Editor: Allow people more health-care input

September 2, 2008 - Letter to the Editor on the need for public and patient engagement mechanisms published in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal

Letters to the Editor: B.C.'s Therapeutics Initiative

May 30, 2008 - Two Letters to the Editor submitted to the Globe & Mail regarding a recent article discussing the British Columbia Therapeutics Initiative

Letter to the Editor: Medical tourism just privatization

May 28, 2008 - Letter to the Editor on "medical tourism" published in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal

Coverage: Dealing with chronic pain

May 5, 2008 - Article featuring Operations Committee member, Linda Wilhelm, published in the Daily Gleaner

Letter to the Editor: Drug-ad ban alive and well

April 12, 2008 - Letter to the Editor of the Globe and Mail about the Food and Drug Act amendments and direct-to-consumer advertising

Media Release: Patient coalition welcomes drug safety measures; progressive, flexible approach benefits patients

April 8, 2008 - Media Release commenting on the newly tabled Food and Drug Act amendments

Letter to the Editor: How will citizens voice health concerns?

April 1, 2008 - Letter to the Editor of the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal on citizens' ability to voice concerns about the New Brunswick healthcare system