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- 2/16/2022
Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1
Dr. Kieran Moore says he's reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies. - 2/16/2022
Newfoundland and Labrador dropping masking, vaccination passport measures March 14
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, chief medical officer of health, told reporters today that high vaccination rates have helped make it possible to gradually remove the remaining public health measures. - 2/16/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."
When I collaborate with others, I find I can make the biggest difference and that drives me. There's something truly empowering about working with others to improve patient outcomes. - 2/16/2022
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors
Premier Doug Ford declined last year to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff at hospitals—though only one hospital was opposed to it - but many put their own policies in place. - 2/16/2022
The price and promise of the pandemic
New opportunities for expanded care have raised the profile—and importance—of community pharmacists. But at what cost? - 2/15/2022
Drugs used in recovery and how they work
Addiction is an inability to stop consuming certain drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. While people may feel comfort when they use such substances, they are harmful to both mental and physical health. Fortunately, addictions may be successfully treated with therapy and medication. - 2/15/2022
Women's College Hospital removes word 'chief' from executive titles in bid to promote allyship with Indigenous communities
Going forward the word 'chief' will be replaced with the word 'corporate.' - 2/15/2022
Learn to live with your mistakes
Out of shame or fear of damaging their careers, doctors do not easily talk about the professional mistakes they make. The start of a five-part series by the Medical Post’s sister brand in Quebec, Profession Santé. - 2/15/2022
Nova Scotia's union for paramedics says higher pay needed to help retain workers
Kevin MacMullin, business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 727, says although highly trained, Nova Scotia's paramedics are among the lowest paid in North America.