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Church-Run Hospitals
Hôtel-Dieu of Quebec City was one of the first hospitals opened in North America. and it was ran by churches. It was founded October 8th, 1645 and was ran by nuns. It was created as a way to treat and look after patients. The nuns worked there for free as a way to get experience. It helped contribute to universal health care because it was almost like a pioneer for hospitals today.
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Canadian Medical Association
An association that was created in 1867 by 164 physicians. They created this association because they felt the need for a national medical body. Today, they strive for a healthy population and exceptional health care from all members of the association and their patients. It serves as a way of communication in the medical world.
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Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas, inspired by events of his childhood and younger days, sought free healthcare for Canada. In 1947, he introduced universal access to all hospitals in Saskatchewan for only $5 per person. His actions in healthcare, which were radical at the time, would go on to influence politicians later on to advocate for free healthcare for all of Canada.
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Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act
An act created on May 1st that was in force on July 1st in Canada. It provides a 50/50 cost to share for both territorial and provincial insurance for hospitals. It helped to keep hospitals running, as without insurance there is always the worry of losing money due to purchases or possible destruction. It allowed for more hospitals to be created as a result. Source -
Canada Health Act
