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- 7/30/2018
130 overdoses in one day has B.C. premier, addiction expert sounding alarm
One of British Columbia's top addiction experts joined Premier John Horgan on July 30, in calling for increased efforts to fight the ravages of illegal drug use after a report of 130 overdoses in one day last week. - 7/30/2018
Strikes at two Ontario family health organizations heating up
The strikes in Thunder Bay and Owen Sound involve different unions, but the workers' demands and the alleged refusal by doctors to negotiate are similar - 7/30/2018
Pharmacist-led study finds wrongful drug administration rampant in elderly residences in Quebec
The lead researcher and pharmacist suggested the study revealed only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the medication error problem in long-term facilities - 7/30/2018
Annual survey on OTC counselling marks 25 years
A 25-year history of tracking pharmacists' behavior and attitudes towards OTC counselling continues. - 7/30/2018
N.B. pharmacists release strategy to improve healthcare ahead of provincial election
Paul Blanchard, NBPA’s executive director, is touring the province to meet as many candidates as possible to discuss the recommendations - 7/30/2018
Family of woman ruled brain dead appeals to keep her on life support
The family argues the judge 'failed to apply the protections' of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Human Rights Code in her ruling - 7/30/2018
Alberta threatens to end construction contract for Grande Prairie hospital
Graham Construction asked earlier this month for an extra $120 million on top of its existing $510-million contract - 7/29/2018
Numerous lawsuits claim baby powder causes ovarian cancer, so is it safe or not?
The research results have been inconsistent, despite the fact that $4.7 billion has been awarded to people who used the product in the U.S. - 7/29/2018
B.C. parents urged to check immunization records after Chinese vaccine recall
Health authorities in British Columbia are urging parents of toddlers who were vaccinated in parts of China last year to check their records for a recalled vaccine. - 7/29/2018
Pharmacy buying back used needles as part of harm-reduction strategy
The Penticton pharmacy collected 5,600 discarded needs in just six days - 7/29/2018
N.L. woman uses obituary to advocate against fat shaming in medical profession
Ellen Maud Bennett died at the age of 64 after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer and being given only days to live - 7/29/2018
Quebec court OK's lawsuit alleging link between hair loss drugs and erections
A lower court nixed the idea of a lawsuit in 2016 but the appeals court ruled Quebec Superior Court imposed too much of a burden on lead plaintiff