Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister at least commit that we will get this information before this session ends at the end of February?
Debates of Jan. 26th, 1998
Topics
Supplementary To Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Supplementary To Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
Question 102-13(5): Timeframe For Pay Equity Resolution
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Henry.
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in early December I had the opportunity, probably, as many people did, to listen to a good news story on CBC Radio. It involved the medevacing of a premature baby from Cambridge Bay to Calgary. The story subsequently went on to describe that the baby went on to the US. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Can the Minister give a little background as to the costs associated with this treatment? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not have the details of the costs, except to say, I understand they are significant in respect to having a lung transplant on the infant. I believe it was the first time it was done with a child of that age. There are costs, of course, in getting the child down there, of getting the parents down there before the transplant took place, to have them prepared and after the operation as well in respect to some of the counselling they would have to undergo in training to look after the child once she comes out of the hospital. So, there are quite a few factors involved, but I will find out what the costs are, or anticipated to be, and get back to the Member. Thank you.
Return To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.
Supplementary To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question to the Minister is, is this procedure available to all residents of the Northwest Territories if the need arises? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe it would be available to all residents in the Northwest Territories in order to sustain individuals and make the necessary actions for their health care. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.
Supplementary To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question to the Minister is, is this procedure on a list of procedures that are available to the public of the Northwest Territories? Also, if the Minister could comment on the costs? I had heard estimates of between $2 and $5 million as an estimate for these costs. Is this procedure on the list of acceptable procedures? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I cannot say if it is on a list of procedures per se because I believe I indicated it was the first time an operation on a child this young had been undertaken. I believe it is in the millions of dollars in respect to the total cost. Like I said, I cannot quantify right now because the treatment continues to be ongoing in respect to this individual and the support of the family, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
Question 103-13(5): Cost Of Baby Medevac For Transplant
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Ootes.
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health. I was pleased to see his statement today on breast cancer screening. I have several areas that I would like to ask him about. This is a subject I have raised before in the House, Mr. Speaker, about breast cancer screening and early detection programs. The Minister, in his statement, speaks about the fact that each board will identify needs and that the government will provide support. In the case of Yellowknife, Stanton Regional Hospital has a mammogram machine, but the public sector has a fund raising campaign to raise money for a number of machines here at Stanton. Could the Minister tell us if the plans are to financially support buying a new mammogram machine for Stanton Regional Hospital?
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, not at this time. Thank you.
Return To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This machine is ten-years old and the hospital does have a need for many areas that need to be upgraded. The Minister in his statement says that screening against cancer is something the ministry considers a core service. Could you tell us why he will not then financially support the mammogram machine purchase for Stanton Hospital?
Supplementary To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, primarily as it stands now, because there is a mammography unit here in Stanton, they have chosen to upgrade the existing one as a result of newer technology. Right now, as the honourable Member knows, there is a concern outside of Yellowknife and in other areas that do not have routine access to mammography services. That is one of the things we are trying to resolve in putting together the impediments to establishing a territorial program that is going to be supported by the boards, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
Question 104-13(5): Mammogram Machine For Stanton Hospital
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In his statement, the Minister mentions the Breast Cancer Working Group has revised guidelines and they have passed it on to each of the specific boards for feedback. Could the Minister tell us if a date had been established to provide that feedback to the working group? Thank you.