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- 4/3/2022
Ontario NDP promises universal mental healthcare; estimate of $1.15B a year
In a campaign event Sunday, Andrea Horwath said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed how broken Ontario's mental health system is, and people who need help shouldn't have to worry about the cost. - 4/3/2022
You choose either yes or yes
Dr. Jabir Jassam says we can vote on things but when the system is set up by the strong we do not have a true choice or true justice. - 4/3/2022
Canadian jurisdictions looking to decriminalize small amounts of drugs to curb overdose deaths
Since January 2016, almost 25,000 people have died from opioid-related causes, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, which compiles the data from all provinces except Quebec. - 4/3/2022
It's time for new tools to boost uptake of third doses, child vaccination: experts
When first and second doses became available, Ontario—and Canada at large—was the envy of the world in how quickly the population got vaccinated. - 4/3/2022
EnsembleIQ appoints former Wall Street Journal executive, Craig Lowe, head of new enterprise member and subscription initiatives
EnsembleIQ is the company that runs the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business. - 4/3/2022
Alberta Health Services CEO Dr. Verna Yiu leaves top job a year before contract ends
The AHS board says in a statement the departure of Dr. Verna Yiu takes effect Monday but has been in the works for a while. - 4/3/2022
Ford announces $21M funding to expand health services in Brampton hospitals
Ford says these funding commitments are part of his government's plan to invest more than $30 billion over the next 10 years to improve the province's healthcare infrastructure. - 4/3/2022
POLL: Are you ready to head back to in-person conferences and education?
Spring traditionally kicks off conference season for the pharmacy profession. This year, we note a range of in-person, virtual and hybrid pharmacy events planned across Canada. What's your current comfort level with live pharmacy education and conferences? - 4/3/2022
Animal tranquillizer detected in growing number of human overdose deaths in Ontario
Nigel Caulkett, a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary, says the drug produces a deep state of sedation that affects cardiovascular function and can induce vomiting. - 3/31/2022
Physicians’ advocacy role must be protected
During the pandemic, we have witnessed how physicians have become targets for a minority of citizens who oppose vaccination and for internet trolls and bots.