Diversity & Inclusion

'Weird epiphany': Pharmacist fulfilling childhood dream with her innovative solutions to medication shortages
Morenike Eniola Olaosebikan was hailed as a hero last year when her KemNet online platform connecting prescribers to compounding pharmacists eased the shortage of children's fever and pain medication. Now she's on a bigger, more ambitious mission.
Pharmpreneur of the week Akil Dhirani: "Wanting to pay it forward is what continues to drive me."
The challenges from third party payors and governments are probably some of the biggest challenges we face as entrepreneurs. Pharmacy is a low-hanging fruit and whenever there are any budgetary cutbacks, we are easy pickings. It is definitely time for our profession to be proactive rather than reactive in order for us to thrive.

New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.

The updated guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions and habits

High school students are having less sexual intercourse. That’s what the studies say. But that doesn’t mean they’re having less sex.
‘A series of system failures’: Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

A healthcare nightmare began for this Vancouver woman with slow-release morphine.
Alberta NDP says newly uncovered video of Smith concerning for public hospitals

The video, which was shot in October 2021 before Smith became premier, shows her suggesting a way to sell hospitals such as Rockyview, Peter Lougheed and South Health Campus in Calgary.
Not all roses will bloom: Tales of the polluted time

‘I have come to realize, albeit belatedly, that it’s important to learn to say no,’ says Dr. Jabir Jassam.
Pharmpreneur of the week Dean Miller: "I feel fortunate that my team has always been composed of great pharmacists who are also pioneers!"

The key driving force for me to become an entrepreneur was the desire to support our great profession in a way I had never experienced before.
Perceptions of 'lack of transparency within the OMA' need to be addressed, says new association president

'The OMA exists as an association for members,' Dr. Andrew Park, the 142nd president of the Ontario Medical Association told the Medical Post. 'That is where our guiding light needs to be.'
Taking the OMA to task

When an organization can change the rules in its favour—and undermine the wishes of members in the process—we should all be greatly concerned.
Healthcare among top issues as Alberta election campaign gets underway

Here’s a look at what are expected to be key issues for voters and what leaders have been promising.
Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government will also spend $26 million over the next two years to provide mental-health resources to students over the summer, so their support isn't interrupted by the school break.

'Weird epiphany': Pharmacist fulfilling childhood dream with her innovative solutions to medication shortages

Pharmpreneur of the week Akil Dhirani: "Wanting to pay it forward is what continues to drive me."

New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions and habits

‘A series of system failures’: Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Alberta NDP says newly uncovered video of Smith concerning for public hospitals

Not all roses will bloom: Tales of the polluted time

Pharmpreneur of the week Dean Miller: "I feel fortunate that my team has always been composed of great pharmacists who are also pioneers!"

Perceptions of 'lack of transparency within the OMA' need to be addressed, says new association president

Taking the OMA to task

Healthcare among top issues as Alberta election campaign gets underway

Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum