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- 8/9/2022
What’s the point of wealth?
During a medical emergency, Dr. Matt Poyner is reminded what the real point of money is. - 8/9/2022
London kids to be offered polio shot after more virus found
According to the World Health Organization, only one in 200 polio infections leads to paralysis; most people don't show any symptoms. - 8/9/2022
National Pharmacare is coming. What does that mean for pharmacy?
National pharmacare is nuanced, and the devil is in the details. What’s covered, who pays, and who administers the program all have significant implications on patients and pharmacies. - 8/9/2022
Former CEO of Halifax children's hospital sentenced to five months in jail for fraud
During sentencing today, Judge Paul Scovil said Kitch was a highly paid civil servant who chose to ignore corporate expense provisions in order to benefit financially. - 8/9/2022
Case report: tick rash?
Dr. Robert Dickson sees a young patient with a puzzling "bullseye" lesion. - 8/8/2022
4 things that must happen to stop the constant ER closures in Ontario
Medical Director of Critical Care at the Michael Garron Hospital talks about the crucial steps he feels are needed to solve the nursing staff shortages in the province. - 8/8/2022
Do Canadian parents dispose of unused medication properly?
Many parents, one survey found, do use safe disposal programs. - 8/8/2022
Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases
The study mapped out 1,006 pathways from the climate hazards to sick people. - 8/8/2022
'It's disappointing': Ontario hospital closing ER once again due to staff shortages
The latest data from Ontario Health shows that the average wait time for a patient to receive a first assessment by a doctor in an emergency room in the province was 2.1 hours in the month of June. - 8/8/2022
Guidelines to help manage baby formula shortage
CPhA offers resources to help pharmacists deal with supply shortage.