Medic Alert Foundation of Canada

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted May 3, 2021 06:47:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

This week Sam Laprade speaks with Leslie McGill, President & CEO of MedicAlert Foundation Canada on how the iconic charity is helping first-responders navigate care during these unprecedented times. With MedicAlert being at the forefront of care, and seeing the issues and challenges created by the pandemic, Covid-19 has created a sense of urgency to help provide greater peace-of-mind to our vulnerable populations across the country

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