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- 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. - 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. - 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. - 3/30/2022
The future of pharmacy is in good hands…
One of the things I love about this 2022 series is the reassurance that the future of pharmacy is indeed in good hands. Throughout the series, we highlight every week an amazing young leader in pharmacy from across Canada and around the world. Each leader has an inspiring message. Below are my preferred quotes that I liked from each of their interviews. - 3/30/2022
Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome
An international team described the first-ever sequencing of a complete human genome—the set of instructions to build and sustain a human being—in research published Thursday in the journal Science.