Marjo Johne
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 11/1/2021
Feeling sick? If you're in P.E.I, you may soon be told to 'go home'
A new model of delivery will make healthcare more efficient and attract more healthcare professionals to Prince Edward Island, according to province's chief medical officer. - 10/31/2021
Psyched about medical psychedelics? New centre aims to meet demand from docs looking to learn more
The Nikean Psychedelic Psychotherapy Research Centre at University Health Network in Toronto expects to launch its first course at the start of 2022. - 10/26/2021
College tells Manitoba doctors virtual-only medicine 'not an acceptable standard'
Some specialists say they're seeing patients with health issues that could have been resolved by their family doctor had they been seen in person. - 10/24/2021
Fired Walmart pharmacist wins US$27.5-million court award against former employer
Afrouz Nikmanesh said the retail giant fired her for blowing the whistle on violations that included overcharging Medicare beneficiaries. - 10/21/2021
Taking out the trash? Two-time privacy offender left patient records in plastic bag outside his home
Before this new complaint, Huangrui (Richard) Zhu had agreed to an undertaking with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and was suspended from clinical studies by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. - 10/20/2021
Finding their happy place: Calgary hospital gets gift of respite centre from construction industry
A fundraising campaign is now underway to raise $250,000 to build respite centres for three others hospitals in the city. - 10/19/2021
Push is on to make scheduled vaccines routine for Ontario pharmacists
Pharmacists in Ontario, Northwest Territories and Nunavut can immunize only against COVID-19 and influenza, while those in B.C. are awaiting legislative change that will let them administer routine vaccines. - 10/19/2021
And the winner is? Len Marks Pharmacy Advancement Award
This year's Len Marks award, presented by Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, breaks away from tradition. - 10/17/2021
Targeted attack? Arson suspected in weekend fire at Calgary clinic and pharmacy
There have been other arson attempts at DAWA Clinic & Pharmacy in recent weeks, according to two business owners who work in the same building. - 10/14/2021
Tough times, hard choices: Alberta pharmacists are pushed to their limits
Flu vaccines roll out across the province on Monday. That adds another layer of work for pharmacists already burdened by COVID vaccinations, rapid testing and the country's widest scope of clinical services. - 10/13/2021
Nose out of joint: Doctor disciplined after patient's vascular event post cosmetic filler injection
The material issue was failure to recognize the complication and react appropriately, noted the complaints director at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta - 10/11/2021
Is there a doctor in the forest? Doc performs his first cricothyrotomy after bike accident
ER physician saves a corrections officer's life by performing a cricothyrotomy in the woods
