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- 9/6/2022
Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30
Health Canada last week approved for people 18 and older an adapted version of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, which targets both the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Omicron BA.1 variant. - 9/6/2022
Ontario gives OK for nursing college to expedite international nurse registration
Among the college's proposals was allowing internationally trained nurses to be temporarily registered while they go through the process of full registration, such as completing education and an exam. - 9/6/2022
Case of Ontario doctor accused of killing four to return to court on Sept. 21
Dr. Brian Nadler was initially charged with first-degree murder last year in the death of 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital. - 9/5/2022
EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.
Scientists predict the scourge that's already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future. - 9/5/2022
Healthcare labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to team-based care
In recent weeks hospitals across the country have taken drastic measures to cope with the staff shortages, including temporarily closing emergency departments. - 9/5/2022
Unions representing 60,000 B.C. healthcare workers reach tentative contract deal
Meena Brisard, the lead negotiator for the nine-union Facilities Bargaining Association, said protecting members' earnings against rising living costs had been a priority during the talks that began in February. - 9/5/2022
CVS to buy home healthcare provider Signify for $8 billion
CVS said Signify has more than 10,000 employees including physicians and nurses, a presence in every state, and offers technology platforms. - 9/5/2022
Two upcoming events for pharmacy techs
N.S. pharmacy conference, plus webinar for hospital techs - 9/5/2022
Ontario's science table members would have advised against scrapping COVID isolation
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said last week that those who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate for five days, an approach he referred to as "practical and pragmatic.'' - 9/5/2022
Case Report: A limp and a rash
A patient with an unusual symptom and extensive rash lead Dr. Robert Dickson to diagnose shingles.