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- 11/5/2020
Manitoba to set up three integrated youth services hubs to boost mental health, primary care
The youth hubs will aim to provide a one-stop-shop model for medical help as well as peer support and other social services. - 11/5/2020
OMA says provincial budget an 'important step' in addressing pandemic care backlog
On Thursday, Ontario's government said it's spending $2.5 billion more in the hospital sector this year to help fight the pandemic. - 11/4/2020
Experts agree it's time to upgrade cloth masks to three layers
Dr. Theresa Tam, the country's chief public health officer, said in a news conference Tuesday that masks with three layers — two cloth plus a filter — are now recommended over the two-layer face coverings previously suggested. - 11/4/2020
New tech partnership aims to improve adherence, boost access to virtual care
A new partnership between Mednow.ca, a one-stop-shop virtual care platform, and AceAge Inc., a Canadian healthcare technology company, promises to provide at-home healthcare alternatives to reduce public interactions. - 11/4/2020
Manitoba Health Minister won't apologize for saying docs "causing chaos" with letter expressing COVID-19 concerns
On Tuesday, Friesen questioned the doctors' motivation in sending the letter in a committee meeting. - 11/4/2020
Anger, frustration and accusations mar flu shot season
Ontario Premier Doug Ford touched a nerve this week when he publicly blamed pharmacies for not having enough vaccine to meet unprecedented demand for flu shots. Pharmacists are passing the blame right back. - 11/4/2020
What does Ontario’s second wave plan need? A strong dose of primary care engagement
The hospital-centric approach in the first wave made sense. The second wave, however, needs a more thoughtful approach. The majority of care happens in the community. Family doctors alone provide two-thirds of all health-care visits — not to mention the care done by other community-based physicians, including specialists, those providing diagnostic services, and other health professionals. - 11/4/2020
Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Thursday
The province says it is spending $2.5 billion more in the hospital sector this year to help fight the pandemic. - 11/4/2020
Infectious disease expert says human case of rare swine flu likely a one off
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an associate professor in the department of medicine, wrote on Twitter "what fresh hell is this'' when she first heard about the case in central Alberta.