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- 1/11/2023
Nova Scotia emergency room deaths up 10% in 2022, data shows
The figures, which cover Nova Scotia's four health zones from 2017 through 2022, show that last year's death total was the highest during the six years. - 1/11/2023
Provinces look to cleanse storerooms of expired hand sanitizer sent by Ottawa
The federal government spent $376 million on more than 21 million litres of hand sanitizer, which the Public Health Agency of Canada distributed throughout the pandemic. - 1/11/2023
Ottawa pediatric hospital hopes to address staff shortage with new program
The program aims to alleviate short-term staffing pressures and create a new recruitment pipeline. - 1/11/2023
Ontario willing to accept accountability if healthcare funding increased: Ford
Premiers and health ministers across the country have demanded more help from the federal government by way of the Canada Health Transfer. - 1/11/2023
Researchers consider how to 'denormalize' drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide
The idea behind the updated guidance is to provide Canadians with the latest evidence-based information about the health risks involved. - 1/11/2023
Type 2 diabetes in young people puts their eyes at risk
As an optometrist, I invite you to dive into a reality that should concern us all. - 1/11/2023
Pharmacists as diagnosticians and prescribers: a doctor's perspective
With Ontario pharmacists getting minor ailments prescribing in Ontario, Dr. Jabir Jassam has some questions. - 1/10/2023
A ‘New Canada Health Agreement’ is needed
The shortage of healthcare resources has led to burnout among physicians. The federal and provincial governments need to work together to address this deficiency, argues Dr. Brian Gore. - 1/10/2023
Chronic pain: An invisible disease whose sufferers are unfairly stigmatized
As a doctoral student in the epidemiology of chronic pain, I have the opportunity to work with patient partners. Given the high prevalence and multiple impacts of this disease, it is high time we started working to change attitudes and confront the prejudices that surround it. - 1/10/2023
8 key reasons to attend Pharmacy U Toronto 2023
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