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Demand side management focuses on reducing energy cost and consumption at the point of use, rather than at the point of distribution like in supply side management . This can involve retrofitting equipment for higher efficiency, scheduling energy use around occupancy and peak cost periods, and...

On January 1, 2012, Ontario hospitals became subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). FIPPA provides the public with a right of access to information held by hospitals. Under FIPPA, anyone can make a request for records that came into the custody and control of...

Eichstedt, J.A. , Singh, D., Singh, Chen. S, Collins, K. A. & Cawthorpe, D. (in press). Who Should Be Seen When? Establishing Wait Time Benchmarks for Children’s Mental Health. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health. Park, A.H., Protopopescu, A., Pogue, M.E. , Boyd, J.E., O’Connor, C., Lanius...

Thoracic surgeons provide specialized clinical care for patients with a wide range of serious diseases of the thorax (the chest). These include conditions of the lungs, mediastinum (middle of the chest), chest wall, esophagus, diaphragm, and stomach. Our patient referrals come from all areas of...

Here you will find information and tools from the My Care Guide , as well as additional educational resources that will help you. Introduction and Important Contacts About Me Verspeeten Family Care Centre Just Diagnosed Finances Drug Therapy Radiation Therapy Side Effects Nutrition Counselling...

Many women will start labour naturally. Some women may need a little help. The process of "induction" is starting contractions before they occur on their own. Your doctor will discuss with you the reason for your induction. You may be asked to come to the Birthing Centre the day or evening before...

Allogeneic Blood Transfusion – The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (the donor) into another person (the recipient). Anemia – A medical condition where the number of red blood cells, the hemoglobin is less than normal. Autologous Blood Donation - giving your own blood. Patient...

Sound Transmission in the Normal-Hearing Ear Outer Ear Sound is collected by the outer ear (also known as the pinnae). It travels down the ear canal and vibrates the eardrum. This turns an invisible energy (the acoustic signal) into visible movement of the eardrum (mechanical force). Middle Ear The...