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- 3/2/2023
Ontario Nurses’ Association says bargaining with hospitals has broken down
Bernie Robinson, the ONA’s interim president, says the union would have preferred to have reached a negotiated contract and called the latest round of negotiations “incredibly difficult and frustrating.’’ - 3/2/2023
Walgreens won't sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states
The statement comes after attorneys general in 20 states last month warned Walgreens and CVS that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in those states. - 3/2/2023
Poll: Do your intake forms allow for a wider range of genders than male and female?
Take our weekly poll and see how many of your colleagues have made these gender-inclusive updates. - 3/2/2023
Which Canadian hospital made the top 10 in Newsweek's global 2023 ranking?
Just one Canadian institution was ranked among the 10 best in the world, with nine other Canadian hospitals included in the total 250 on the list. - 3/2/2023
QUIZ: Are you a norovirus know-it-all?
Norovirus is in the news, with public health officials warning of a surge in outbreaks to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you up-to-date on this vomit-inducing virus? Find out here! - 3/1/2023
Company planning to make COVID-19 vaccine in Canada could go out of business
Executives at Maryland-based Novavax told investors on a conference call Tuesday that there is significant uncertainty surrounding the company’s ability to continue funding operations as the market for COVID-19 vaccines changes. - 3/1/2023
Quebec health minister says emergency room death of 86-year-old woman ‘disturbing’
A coroner has been assigned to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and the health authority says the risk management department and the complaints commissioner will also investigate. - 3/1/2023
We dealt with Ontario's surgery backlog before—why do we need private help to do it again?
We have underused hospitals—why don't we just extent operating-room hours? - 3/1/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Morris Goodman: "Success is measured by happiness."
To this day, I can still say that what drives me is to continue to make a positive difference in the world. At Pharmascience, I continue to invest in people, in research, and in our facilities. - 3/1/2023
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor
Dr. Tricia Tang, a research investigator with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, led the pilot that had 156 students attending twice-weekly bhangra lessons for seven months.