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- 10/11/2021
Quebec's nurses order says it will suspend licence for unvaccinated members
The Ordre des infirmieres et infirmiers du Quebec said Monday it will suspend the working licenses of its members who are not adequately vaccinated against COVID-19 starting Friday. - 10/11/2021
Doctors alarmed by loophole allowing sale of used asbestos products
Canada banned the cancer-causing mineral and products that contain it in 2018, more than 30 years after the World Health Organization designated it as a carcinogen. - 10/7/2021
Ontario, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to offer free menstrual products in schools
Ontario joins British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island in making the move to fight period poverty. - 10/7/2021
Pharmacists share their favourite photos—October
This summer we asked pharmacists to submit their favourite photos, just for fun. Here are a few we thought you’d enjoy - 10/7/2021
Incorrect allowed dosage on label could lead to overdose or death
Health Canada has issued a recall for two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte Acetaminophen tablets. - 10/6/2021
Ontario hospital fires 57 unvaccinated employees
The Windsor Regional Hospital has also suspended six "professional staff," but says overall 98.5% staff obeyed mandate. - 10/6/2021
Skin toxicities in cancer patients can be reduced with early care
Up to 40% of patients undergoing chemotherapy present with cutaneous adverse reactions. Some are so severe they can lead to a pause or reduction in cancer treatment. - 10/6/2021
Racialized healthcare workers claim systemic racism in Montreal health authority
An orderly at one of Montreal's largest health authorities, says some of her white patients aren't shy about being racist toward her, and she says the issue is not being addressed by the administration.