ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/10/2023
Letter to Canada's Premiers: Urgent action needed to address the family medicine crisis in Canada
Leaders from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and its various provincial branches have outlined their priorities for addressing the primary care crisis as Canada's provincial premiers convene in Winnipeg this week. - 7/10/2023
Three-year-old aspiring doctor makes waves on TikTok
She’s hoping to follow the career path of her father, an orthopedic surgeon. - 7/9/2023
Alberta physicians can soon opt-in to anti-racism training
The online course will be made available through the online learning platform of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. - 7/9/2023
Case report: Chest rash related to sunscreen?
A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic highlights the importance of sunscreen—and its side-effects. - 7/9/2023
Indigenous men diagnosed with more advanced prostate cancer, Canadian study says
The study, published Monday in the journal Cancer, looked at prostate cancer screening data among almost 1.5 million men in Alberta between 2014 and 2022. - 7/9/2023
‘Radical Love:’ Toronto hospice takes new approach to help Toronto’s homeless
Dr. Nadine Persaud, executive director of Kensington Hospice, says the facility began two years ago collecting data on whether the socio-economic conditions of its patients matched the surrounding community. - 7/9/2023
Lack of staff forces Saanich, B.C., hospital to close ER overnight for two months
The health authority says the closures will ensure doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and medical imaging staff are available during the day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. when demand for emergency services peaks. - 7/9/2023
Premiers meeting in Winnipeg to discuss use of new health dollars, affordability
They’re gathering to discuss how to use $46 billion in new health funding that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered in February. - 7/8/2023
Would your medical office pass an inspection? Here’s my checklist
How clean, safe and sanitary is your medical office? And who in your practice is responsible for making sure it stays that way? - 7/6/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Michael Nashat: "The biggest challenge in being an entrepreneur is getting started."
My key driving force to become an entrepreneur was fueled by my passion for patient care and my desire to make a meaningful impact and change in the healthcare industry. Throughout my career in pharmacy, cannabis, neuroscience, and community pharmacy, I witnessed the crucial intersection of business and patient care.