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- 11/17/2020
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health consulting with retail to curb COVID-19 as holiday shopping starts
Once he meets with retail and business sectors, the guidance will be released on how best stores can manage public health rules allowing for no more than groups of 10. - 11/17/2020
We need to invest in a better, more accessible toolbox
The new thinking in healthcare is centred around exercise and wellness as a means to prevent and manage chronic diseases. But many Canadian communities still don't have basic access to fitness, wellness and healthy food resources. - 11/17/2020
Hamilton Health Sciences updating its hospital information system
The implementation process is expected to take two years, marking the HHS' largest IT infrastructure investment to date. - 11/17/2020
Security, health experts to lead review of pandemic warning system
Margaret Bloodworth will chair a three-member review panel studying what went wrong with the Global Public Health Intelligence Network. - 11/16/2020
COVID-19, influenza, and misinformation: The perfect storm
Woven into the impending challenges of COVID-19 is the ever-present threat of misinformation spread by social media and popular media outlets alike. Fortunately, biomedical research can reduce the risks associated with these viral hazards and take down the myths that pose a real danger to public health. - 11/16/2020
Flu vaccinations from the front line
Less than a month after receiving its first allotment of flu vaccine, this new pharmacy is done for the season. - 11/16/2020
Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, Lunesta (eszopiclone) now marketed in Canada
Approved for short-term use in adults with difficulty falling asleep, or nocturnal or early morning awakenings.