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Today’s letters: Late-term abortions are not happening in Canada without a ‘reason’

February 6, 2013
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Abortion is a travesty … Alberta MP Leon Benoit says that in late-term abortions some babies are born alive and then killed. Of course this is homicide or, more appropriately,…Read more →

Virtual ward supports hospice at home patients in Kent

January 26, 2013
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Heart of Kent Hospice's 'virtual ward' uses video conferencing technology to provide face-to-face support for patients at home. Patients who opt-in to the scheme have a laptop computer installed in…Read more →

Demand for hospice care to increase, says new report

January 26, 2013
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Demand for hospice care to increase, says new report The demand for care at the end of life will increase as our population ages, and the nature of that care…Read more →

Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest

January 22, 2013
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Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest Patients in large study seemed to do better when emergency workers used older ventilation method By Barbara Bronson…Read more →

Time magazine says pro-life advocates are winning

January 22, 2013
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New York City, N.Y., Jan 5, 2013 / 05:36 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A new Time magazine cover story contends that pro-life advocates have been “winning the abortion war” through legislative…Read more →