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- 10/13/2020
Virtual care project targets diabetes patients in Alberta’s LTC
A new pilot project is using virtual care to enhance connections between patients and healthcare providers, including pharmacists. - 10/13/2020
Alberta doctors concerned about UCP AGM proposal for option of 'privately funded' healthcare
Neurologist, Dr. Luanne Metz has established a political action committee, called Eyes Forward, to warn against the potential harms of allowing privatization in the system. - 10/13/2020
Dr. Howard Njoo on how better data can help address inequalities exposed by COVID-19
Speaking at a virtual public health conference Wednesday, Njoo said collecting data on race and ethnicity for health purposes has been neglected for a very long time but everyone recognizes its importance now. - 10/13/2020
Calgary doctors calling for more transparency on reviews of hospital COVID-19 outbreaks
Healthcare workers want to know what Alberta Health Services learned from the initial outbreak at Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, but don't have access to the report. - 10/13/2020
Medicine with the blindfold on
- 10/12/2020
B.C. pharmacists busted for processing more than 20,000 fake prescriptions
Through the scam, false claims were made through PharmaNet records for prescription medications, over-the-counter treatments and vitamins that weren't actually given to patients. - 10/12/2020
Epidural anesthesia during labour may increase risk of autism spectrum disorders in children
Study finds 37% increased risk of autism spectrum disorders, with risk increasing with longer duration of epidural anesthesia. - 10/12/2020
Indigenous Services Minister calls emergency meeting with Indigenous leaders on racism in healthcare
As Canada stares down second wave of COVID-19 and braces for flu season, Miller expressed major concerns that Indigenous peoples won't feel safe seeking care. "Why in the hell would I go and get a flu vaccine if I was going to be treated like garbage?"