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- 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. - 7/6/2023
This Ontario hospital CEO says its scheduling difficulties ‘not a recruiting issue’
Nancy Shaw, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre says there are enough nurses in the healthcare system. - 7/6/2023
A trio of new tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease now available
Tests measure the concentration of three characteristic biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in the cerebrospinal fluid. - 7/6/2023
QUIZ: Are you ready for the perils of cottage country?
Time for a little summertime recreation: Test your knowledge of some nasty cottage-country hazards that could bring patients to your clinic or emergency department during the next few weeks of hot, humid, insect-infested weather! - 7/5/2023
As residencies kick off, Nova Scotia is training a record number of new physicians
Every residency spot in the province is full.