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- 3/9/2023
Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes
The expansion, which was originally slated for March 17, would include people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder. - 3/9/2023
Ottawa claws back $82M from health transfers to 8 provinces charging private fees
Eight provinces will see reductions in their next health transfer from the federal government over fees charged to patients in 2020 and 2021. - 3/9/2023
The (pharmacy) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!
A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . . - 3/9/2023
The (medical) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!
A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . . - 3/8/2023
Minor ailments: What do pharmacy students think?
The pharmacy industry has been jumping for joy with the scope of practice expansions of late—but what does the next generation think? - 3/8/2023
Three Ontario hospitals performing pilot project for children and youth with complex needs
The program is intended to connect families to a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers and behavioural consultants. - 3/8/2023
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists and more
A spokesperson for Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it’s part of a large health bill currently before the legislature and is intended to help with staffing levels on a short-term basis during those surge periods. - 3/8/2023
Report says long COVID could impact economy and be ‘mass disabling event’ in Canada
A report released Thursday by Canada’s chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the “head” of the pandemic but long COVID its “tail.” - 3/8/2023
Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural healthcare institute
Premier Tim Houston made the announcement Thursday at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S., where the institute will be based. - 3/8/2023
With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo
One in 10 African schoolgirls misses school during menstruation, according to a U.N. survey, and many, after lagging behind, eventually drop out.