ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 12/8/2022
Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries
The centre has been performing cataract surgeries for Nova Scotia Health since 2020, which has cost the province a total of $4.2 million. - 12/8/2022
At least five B.C. children died from influenza last month, as mortalities spike
The figure marks a departure from the average of two to three annual flu deaths among children in the province between 2015 and 2019. - 12/8/2022
Premiers demand meeting with Trudeau to discuss increased healthcare funding
Premiers presented a united front as they emerged from a closed-door meeting in Winnipeg today with calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit down with them to broker a deal. - 12/7/2022
Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder
In an emotional video messages posted in French and English on Thursday on Instagram, Dion said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing. - 12/7/2022
Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health
Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period Wednesday that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation. - 12/7/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Donna Mbamy-Conci: "I always envisioned that I would be an advocate."
I always envisioned that I would be an advocate for patients' and healthcare workers' rights. This vision grew while I was in pharmacy school, as I saw many inequities and discriminatory incidents within the healthcare field. I soon realized that to truly fight for justice, I needed a larger platform. - 12/7/2022
Women who want to get pregnant can safely pause hormone blockers treating their breast cancer: study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for years while they take hormone-blocking pills. - 12/7/2022
Why it's (still) a great time to be a pharmacist
Disruption brings opportunity. We spoke with pharmacists from across the country who told us that, despite the current and very real challenges facing the profession, they’re optimistic. Here’s why they still think it’s a great time to be a pharmacist. - 12/7/2022
Kudos to the Wellspring Leadership Award winners
These pharmacy leaders aim to improve pharmacy training and provide better support for vulnerable populations.