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- 8/31/2022
Temporary model of healthcare proposed for Canso: Meeting outlines plan, hears feedback
For more than two years, Eastern Memorial Hospital (EMH) in Canso has faced frequent emergency department closures due to lack of physician and/or nursing coverage. - 8/31/2022
Canada’s low-risk alcohol use guidelines have been slashed to 6 drinks per week. Here’s why.
The careful review process identified much weaker evidence than before for the hypothesis that low doses of alcohol can protect against heart disease. - 8/31/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Nelo Uddoh: "My career has definitely taken an interesting turn."
On the busiest of days, a familiar smile or wave from across the counter reassures me that we are making an impact in the community and that gives me all the adrenaline I need to come into the dispensary every day. - 8/31/2022
Hospital in Kemptville, Ont., says ER closed for six nights due to staffing shortages
The hospital, located about 40 kilometres south of Ottawa, says the ER will resume 24-hour operations Tuesday at 7 a.m. - 8/31/2022
N.S. offers virtual healthcare to all 105,000 residents waiting for family doctor
Everyone on the primary-care registry can now sign up for care through a website called VirtualCareNS, Nova Scotia's Health Department said Wednesday. - 8/31/2022
Ontario's new science table to launch in October with 15 core members
The provincial government agency says the new team will provide it and the Ministry of Health with scientific and technical public health guidance. - 8/31/2022
Tax on sugary drinks begins in Newfoundland and Labrador, though not all are on board
Chocolate milk is exempt from the tax, as are infant formulas, yogurt drinks and diet drinks containing artificial sweeteners. - 8/31/2022
POLL: How's it going in your pharmacy with vaccinating kids?
COVID-19 vaccines were approved for children 5 to 12 earlier this year, but provinces have been slower to roll-out in-pharmacy vaccinations for children. - 8/31/2022
B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection
Nyx spoke at a press conference marking International Overdose Awareness Day, saying the groups are also seeking a judicial review of the Health Canada decision on the basis that it didn't consider Charter rights to life and equality. - 8/30/2022
Canadian donates $172 million to Australian medical research
The donation to Melbourne's The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, also known as the Doherty Institute, will go toward creating the Cumming Global Center for Pandemic Therapeutics.