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NLMA President Starts Tour
September 22, 2008

The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association starts her President's tour across the province today, with her first stop this morning in Port aux Basques. Dr. Elizabeth Callahan assumed the role of President this summer in the midst of much turmoil in the province's medical community. Callahan says the tour offers doctors the opportunity to meet their new president, identify local issues, and network with colleagues. Callahan says it's also a good chance for the association to give updates on the work being done on important issues. She says there is a sense within the membership that serious reform of the health care system has to happen. She says doctors are seriously concerned about the general state of health care and she expects that to be front and centre throughout the week. Sessions take place in Port aux Basques, Stephenville and Corner Brook today, before moving on to central Newfoundland tomorrow.