Public discourse has recently surrounded protocols for breast screening in Canada and how the country approaches women's breast health. This discussion was prompted by the release of the draft recommendations on screening for breast cancer by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) on May 30th. Read More
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2023 – A Year in Review and Outlook for 2024
CAR President Dr. Ania Kielar shares highlights from this past year
The pandemic had a dramatic impact on healthcare delivery over the last few years. Although the acute pressures of COVID-19 are mostly behind us, patients continue to face lengthy waitlists for medical imaging. This is due to an array of variables including health human resource (HHR) shortages in radiology departments and a lack of modern medical imaging equipment. We are also seeing high levels of burnout among radiology professionals. These challenges are present across the country. Read MoreInternational Day of Radiology and National MRT Week: A Spotlight on Health Human Resources
Earlier this month, the CAR recognized the International Day of Radiology on November 8th and National MRT Week from November 5th-11th with a social media awareness campaign. The purpose of the campaign was to publicly mark the occasions, promote the daily work of the different roles within medical imaging, raise awareness of important issues, and highlight the CAR's interactions with government on finding solutions. Of particular focus was the need to address the ongoing critical lack of health human resources that impacts Canadian patients and the medical imaging field at every stage. Read More
Radiologists on Parliament Hill 2023
Re-investing in Radiology Through People, Technology and Equipment
With the fall season nearly upon us, advocacy is top of mind for the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). On August 4th we submitted our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The theme for this report is focused on the sustainability of radiology in Canada. Read More
Creating Membership Value – A Message from Your President
Canada Leaves a Lasting Impression in Vienna
CAR’s Continued Commitment to the Highest Standards of Governance
2022 – A Year in Review and Outlook for 2023
CAR President Dr. Gilles Soulez Shares Highlights from This Past Year
The last two years have been challenging for the radiology community. The pandemic had a dramatic impact on healthcare delivery and changed the way radiologists practice. It also exacerbated the extensive wait times experienced by patients for medical imaging. Even with procedures returning to full capacity, pandemic protocols, while necessary, have added to the time it takes to complete medical imaging tests. Read MoreCAR’s Annual Day on the Hill
International Day of Radiology – Celebrating Radiology!
Addressing the Backlog for Medical Imaging in Canada
Highlights from the September 2022 Board Meeting
Summer Presidential Update – Your Membership Matters
Federal Government Announces $2B to Reduce Wait Times Including Diagnostics!
CAR is Calling on the Federal Government to Invest $1.5 Billion to Reduce Backlog for Medical Imaging
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As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, the CAR Board of Directors has been actively involved in meeting with MPs from across the country. The goal is to obtain support for CAR’s priorities in obtaining a $1.5 Billion + investment in medical imaging equipment and health human resources. Read MoreEnhancing Patient Care – Considering the Value of Radiology
2020 – A Year in Review and Outlook for 2021
The CAR’s Virtual Week on Parliament Hill
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