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- 7/1/2021
Doctor collecting photos from debris of collapsed condo
The EMS physician arrived at the 12-story Champlain Towers South in Surfside on Thursday morning along with scores of first responders looking to find survivors. At least 18 people have been killed and more than 140 are missing. - 6/30/2021
The promise that is Canada
In light of the many horrific things we have discovered about ourselves and Canada these last few months, many wanted to cancel Canada Day. But Dr. Sohail Gandhi, an immigrant from Pakistan who worked hard to become a small town family doctor, argues we must think about all that Canada has done well—and its promise. - 6/29/2021
Pharmacy Leader Profile: Jaspreet Chager
- 6/29/2021
Innovative PrescribeIT service helps pharmacists optimize time and resources
If there is any silver lining to these pandemic times, it’s that pharmacists are finally being recognized for playing a vital role in the delivery of healthcare services. - 6/29/2021
Taskforce lays out plans for Newfoundland and Labrador's hospitals
Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Accord task force hope that principle works as well for health professional recruitment as it does for ball fields: Build it and they will come. - 6/29/2021
Round two of public medicare on trial
An appeal is scheduled to kick off this week in the latest round of a 10-year legal battle to overturn laws limiting a two-tier health system in the case of Cambie Surgeries Corps v. British Columbia. - 6/28/2021
CMV: the most common infectious cause of birth defects
Cytomegalovirus is transmitted through contact with body fluids, mainly urine and saliva. To protect themselves, CMV Canada recommends that pregnant women wash their hands frequently, avoid sharing utensils, drinks and food with young children and avoid putting their baby's pacifier in their mouth. - 6/28/2021
The Canadian Dermatology Association has a new president
This week, Dr. Catherine C. McCuaig took on a new role as president of the Canadian Dermatology Association.