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- 8/7/2019
Poll suggests Canadians ready for more healthcare technology, virtual care
A new poll suggests the majority of Canadians are ready to embrace more technology in healthcare, and it seems many would even trust a private company like Google or Apple with personal data if that meant 24-hour access to their doctor. - 8/7/2019
Sandra Hanna named interim CEO of Neighbourhood Pharmacies
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada has announced that Sandra Hanna will take on the role of interim Chief Executive Officer beginning Sept. 3, 2019. - 8/6/2019
Pharmacist disciplined for handing out naloxone kits inappropriately
A pharmacist is facing the college after allegations that he improperly handed out naloxone kits door-to-door without considering patients’ individual needs or the “clinical appropriateness." - 8/6/2019
Family doctor who sexually assaulted patients stripped of licence
The doctor was sentenced to two years in prison for his offences last year - 8/6/2019
Prince Edward Island adds six drugs to formulary at cost of $750,000 a year
Prince Edward Island has added six new drugs to the provincial formulary. - 8/6/2019
Public health and cannabis edibles
- 8/5/2019
Eek—a tick! What now? This online tool will help
A new app is capable of quickly identifying species of disease-carrying ticks and expediting the process of treating Lyme disease - 8/5/2019
First tech named to NAPRA board