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- 7/28/2021
Vaccine hesitancy is decreasing in Canada, but it’s too soon to celebrate
From the outset, evidence suggested most Canadians intended to be vaccinated. Three in four said they would “definitely or probably” get their shot—an encouraging start. - 7/28/2021
Pharmacies Distribute Rapid Antigen Test Kits to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to Operate Safely
Rapid testing is a cornerstone of responding to the COVID-19 crisis. With 11,000 community pharmacies located throughout the country, pharmacies are a logical place to distribute rapid tests. - 7/28/2021
Pharmacy Leader Nardine Nakhla: "You must step outside your comfort zone and take risks."
Nothing brings me as much joy as sharing in a student’s excitement over the positive impact they had on a patient’s life, a coveted job, a residency offer, or their pride in a published manuscript. - 7/27/2021
First Indigenous president of CFMS elected
After resigning from her position as officer of Indigenous health with the CFMS over concerns about how Indigenous healthcare experiences were treated, Santanna Hernandez decided to run for president of the CFMS—and won on July 11. - 7/27/2021
Air pollution increases the risk of breast cancer
Although fine particles smaller than 10 microns and 2.5 microns have been associated with the risk of breast cancer, the effect would be more marked with nitrogen dioxide.