Strategy

First International Forum on Health set for October in Montreal
MONTREAL | Forum Santé International 2013, the first International Forum on Health will be held in Montreal Oct. 22-24. The forum is being organized by the five University Health Centres of Quebec (Conférence des CHU du Québec) in co-operation with partners of the healthcare system and the Palais des Congrès de Montréal.
HMMS adopts GS1 standards to improve supply chain operations
LONDON, Ont. | Healthcare Materials Management Services says it's taking a step forward in supply chain optimization with its adoption of GS1 standards and services to enhance its integrated purchasing, accounts payable and inventory management services.

Manitoba pharmacists pass regulations for new Act

Manitoba pharmacists have formally passed the bulky regulations document supporting the province’s long-anticipated new Pharmaceutical Act.
Most countries ill-equipped to cope with 'silent epidemic' of hepatitis

LONDON | The World Hepatitis Alliance is calling for urgent attention to be given to recent figures showing that although viral hepatitis kills as many people as HIV/AIDS, the great majority of countries have no programs in place to tackle it.
CMA awards Medal of Service to Dr. Léo-Paul Landry

Quebec physician Dr. Léo-Paul Landry will get a special honour from the Canadian Medical Association thanks to his work to advance Canadian health care.
State of Industry Report: Canada's Pharmacy Banners by Province

A snapshot of the pharmacy profession in Canada today
New look to reflect new times at OPA

Pharmacy has changed a lot since the Ontario Pharmacists Association last changed its logo more than 20 years ago.
Marnie Mitchell on “the deal”

One of pharmacy's most respected voices shares her thoughts on the Loblaw-Shoppers acquisition and its implications for all corners of the profession—from big and small pharmacies to suppliers to advocacy.
Canadians, health professionals divided on paid plasma donations

Canadians have one day left to let the government know how they feel about allowing a private company to pay citizens in exchange for their blood plasma, a controversial question that has health professionals divided on the safety and supply of the life-saving fluid.
'Free' healthcare costs average Canadian family over $11,000 a year: Fraser Institute

CALGARY | Just as there's no free lunch, there's no free healthcare, even in Canada. A typical Canadian family with two parents and two children will pay $11,320 in taxes for public health care insurance in 2013, according to the Fraser Institute.
Nurses use Google Hangouts to collaborate on technology

Google Hangouts are getting more and more interesting. The ability to easily start a live video conference with colleagues all over the world, share screens, and see each other -- all in real time -- is opening many doors for innovation.
Quebec a pharmacy role model

From pharmacist ownership to an association with union-like powers, pharmacist Yis Tse says we can learn a lot from La Belle Province.

First International Forum on Health set for October in Montreal

HMMS adopts GS1 standards to improve supply chain operations

Manitoba pharmacists pass regulations for new Act

Most countries ill-equipped to cope with 'silent epidemic' of hepatitis

CMA awards Medal of Service to Dr. Léo-Paul Landry

State of Industry Report: Canada's Pharmacy Banners by Province

New look to reflect new times at OPA

Marnie Mitchell on “the deal”

Canadians, health professionals divided on paid plasma donations

'Free' healthcare costs average Canadian family over $11,000 a year: Fraser Institute

Nurses use Google Hangouts to collaborate on technology

Quebec a pharmacy role model