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- 9/28/2021
Alberta's Kenney rejects new health rules as COVID-19 cripples hospitals
Kenney said Tuesday his government needs more time to see if recently announced rules are working. - 9/28/2021
Nova Scotia to make vaccination mandatory for health workers, teachers
Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, says vaccination will be required for a broad range of public employees, including hospital and long-term care workers, physicians, paramedics, teachers and other educational staff. - 9/28/2021
Video: Three questions about being a minority doctor in a rural area
Dr. Rithesh Ram of Drumheller, Alta. in this video—and transcript—answers three questions about his experience as a minority doctor practicing in a rural area. - 9/28/2021
N.S. health officials draw lessons from COVID-19 outbreak in Mennonite community
The Mennonite community of roughly 300 people is about 75 kilometres north of Halifax in rural Hants County. - 9/28/2021
Video: How to help with vaccine hesitancy
In this short video, five community pharmacists describe how they address vaccine hesitancy and help encourage patients to become vaccinated against COVID-19. - 9/28/2021
Video: Four benefits of practising in a rural area
Dr. Rithesh Ram of Drumheller, Alberta outlines four assets of rural practice. His comments are available by video or transcript. - 9/28/2021
The tale of the 222 toasters
When a pharmacist accidentally ordered hundreds more toasters than intended, the community came together to help her out of the crummy situation. - 9/27/2021
Sanofi drops plans for messenger RNA vaccine against virus
The Paris-based company said it will continue to develop another vaccine candidate that is already undergoing late stage human trials. - 9/27/2021
Doctors need safe places to work. Now
Patients threaten our staff when asked to put on a mask or spit at us when asked to show proof of vaccination. We need governments and health authorities to support clinic owners to improve safety measures. - 9/27/2021
Going green: Jones Healthcare Group to use bioplastic for blister packaging
Jones’ blister packaging products will be made with good natured’s Bio-PET, a food-safe, curbside recyclable bioplastic