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- 11/1/2023
B.C. Coroner’s death panel recommends issuing drugs without prescription to stop ODs
The death review panel report said about 225,000 people in B.C. use unregulated substances but fewer than 5,000 people a month have prescriptions to receive safe-supply drugs. - 11/1/2023
Canada’s health spending growth ‘modest,’ remains below pre-pandemic levels: CIHI
The institute’s healthcare spending data includes money spent by the public sector, private sector and money paid by individuals. - 10/31/2023
Do supplements, psyllium or probiotics work to lower cholesterol?
There’s some evidence that taking particular supplements, while also eating a healthy diet, can make a difference - 10/31/2023
Ontario hospitals warn stolen patient, employee data may be published
Affected hospitals have been forced to postpone and reschedule many surgeries and appointments. - 10/31/2023
New app aimed at helping Nova Scotians access health services and information
Developed at a cost of $10 million, officials say YourHealthNS is a one-stop shop to book services, get information and to find available health care faster. - 10/31/2023
It’s technicians’ time to shine!
Pharmacy technicians are the heartbeat of any pharmacy operation. Exceptional RPhTs deserve to be recognized—why not nominate someone, or enter yourself for a Pharmacy Practice+Business Award? - 10/31/2023
Alberta moves to strengthen legislation before proposed opioid class action lawsuit
Dan Williams, the minister of mental health and addiction, said the proposed changes aim to strengthen the province’s position in current class actions to recover opioid-related healthcare costs and other damages. - 10/31/2023
Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says
Lawrence Faucette, 58, was dying from heart failure and ineligible for a traditional heart transplant when he received the genetically modified pig heart on Sept. 20. - 10/31/2023
Nurses injured in Winnipeg hospital attack files lawsuit against health authorities
A judge ruled earlier this month that Trevor Farley was not criminally responsible for attacking Candyce Szkwarek, his colleague at Seven Oaks General Hospital in Winnipeg, as well as killing his mother and father. - 10/31/2023
Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak over after eight weeks: Alberta Health Services
The health authority said in an update on its website Tuesday that the final three affected sites came off outbreak status last week and there are no children left in hospital.