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- Héma-Québec denies the statements made by the nurses at its Quebec City collection centre and reiterates its desire to negotiate with them for the renewal of their collective agreement
SAINT-LAURENT, November 21, 2001
HEMA-QUEBEC is currently renegotiating the collective agreements with nine of its unions. Currently, eight of the nine unions are pursuing their discussions at two negotiating tables. During these meetings, moreover, HEMA-QUEBEC opted to promote a negotiating stance based on partnership with employees rather than confrontation. This option is well in keeping with HEMA-QUEBEC's mandate to draw closer to the population of Quebec and offer donors the best services possible. To date, eight of the nine unions at HEMA-QUEBEC, representing 90% of its unionized employees, are in agreement with this approach.
- Canadian Blood Services and HÉMA-QUÉBEC thank public for tremendous support
Ottawa, September 13, 2001
Canadian Blood Services and HÉMA-QUÉBEC have received reports from the American Red Cross, America's Blood Centers, and the New York Blood Center, indicating that supplies of blood from Canada are not needed at this time.
- In the spirit of Krever Report HÉMA-QUÉBEC takes new precautions concerning variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)
New directive will be applied to donors who have traveled in United Kingdom, France and Western Europe
Saint-Laurent, August 30, 2001
HÉMA-QUÉBEC will exclude, as of October 1, 2001, donors who have spent, since 1980, three months or more in France and six cumulative months or more in the following countries (namely Western Europe) : Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Denmark, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. Deferral concerning donors how have spent one month or more in United Kingdom is maintained. - Héma-Québec congratulates Dr Graham Sher
Saint-Laurent, July 17, 2001
Following Dr Graham Sher's recent appointment to the position of President and Chief Executive Director Officer of the Canadian Blood Services, HÉMA-QUÉBEC's board of directors and personnel congratulate Dr Sher and wish him luck in this new step in his career.
- Accreditation is granted to HÉMA-QUÉBEC by the American Association of Blood Banks
Saint-Laurent (Québec), April 12, 2001
Héma-Québec has been granted accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), according to Dr Francine Décary.
- Héma-Québec's Montréal location passes annual inspection
MONTRÉAL, March 5, 2001
Following the annual inspection of procedures which took place at the Montréal site from January 31 to February 9, inspectors from the Bureau of Biologics and Radiopharmaceuticals (BBR), Health Canada, maintained HÉMA-QUÉBEC's license.
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- Héma-Québec Research & Development working to develop blood components in the laboratory
SAINTE-FOY, February 13, 2001
Representatives from the HÉMA-QUÉBEC Research & Development department met with journalists today to present the research projects currently underway at HÉMA-QUÉBEC's Sainte-Foy laboratories. Dr. Réal Lemieux, Senior Director, Research & Development, explained that a significant research effort was being put into developing blood components in the laboratory, particularly platelets and certain plasma derivatives. The in vitro production of these components would ensure consistent availability and thus eliminate potential shortages.
- Héma-Québec passes annual inspection at his Québec location
MONTRÉAL, January 15, 2001
Following the annual inspection of procedures which took place at the Québec City site from December 4 to 8, inspectors from the Bureau of Biologics and Radiopharmaceuticals (BBR), Health Canada maintained HÉMA-QUÉBEC's license.