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- 8/25/2011
Surgical booking goes digital at two Ontario hospitals
York Central Hospital and Southlake Regional Health Centre are implementing the web-based Novari Surgical Access with Smart Wait system for wait list management, remote electronic operating room bookings and automation of provincial wait times reporting. - 8/25/2011
US university launches PharmD/MBA
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in North Carolina is giving new pharmacy students an opportunity to acquire both clinical knowledge and business savvy. In partnership with the Kenan-Flagler Business School, Eshelman now offers a combination PharmD/MBA program. - 8/24/2011
Medical students call for better career planning tools
CMA backs national forum to better align postgraduate training positions with social need - 8/24/2011
Novel emergency centres get mixed response
Shortage of rural family doctors to blame for strains in Nova Scotia’s ERs, critics say - 8/24/2011
Quebec family docs accept government pay offer
Five year deal gives FPs 6% increase over 5 years - 8/23/2011
Pharmacists named in Yaz wrongful death suit
Never mentioned risks pill posed to people with blood disorders, claims deceased's mother. Manufacturer also named in suit. - 8/23/2011
Health Council reports on aboriginal maternal and child health
The Health Council of Canada has released a new report entitled Understanding and Improving Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health in Canada. Its goal is to create a better understanding of and support for programs and initiatives that have the potential to reduce health disparities between aboriginal and non-aboriginal Canadians. - 8/23/2011
Incivek: second protease inhibitor approved for chronic hepatitis C
Drug’s marketing date in Canada has not yet been announced. - 8/23/2011
Providers recognized for employee engagement
Three healthcare provider organizations are among the 2011 winners of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards. This annual award program recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees.