COVID-19

As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited
A 2020 report found that 14,633 internationally educated nurses were actively pursuing a license through the Ontario College of Nurses.
Canadian Blood Services facing criticism over ending mask mandate this week
The agency says people are still welcome to wear masks if they want, but mandatory masking and physical distancing were suspended as of Monday after consultation with medical and epidemiology experts.

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support

In a recent media release, CHFM said that when the COVID-19 virus first arrived in Manitoba in the spring of 2020, the uncertainty and lockdowns that followed led to more youth in Manitoba seeking mental health services.
New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

Scientists conclude that the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, likely spilled from animals into people two separate times.
Significant number of children experience post-COVID-19 conditions

Study examines risk of developing post–COVID-19 conditions in children 90 days after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Alberta launches new rural mental health initiative

The service will provide more affordable options to Albertans struggling to access counselling services, and opens more options to those in smaller areas.
'Horrible and redundant process': Pediatrician decries how inefficient applying to be a locum in BC can be

Dr. Alexandra Dionisopoulos ended up cutting her locum period in half and isn't sure she'll ever want to come back to work in B.C. after the massive hassle getting a license turned out to be.
All provinces should allow pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid, CPhA says

“It’s a natural fit," said Dr. Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacist Officer for the CPhA.
Mask up or face the consequences

Dr. Noorali Bharwani speaks to the effectiveness of good-quality masks, even with boosters.
Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade

The polio vaccine is part of children's standard set of shots, but some parents are opting not to vaccinate their kids and the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed vaccination for others.

As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited

Canadian Blood Services facing criticism over ending mask mandate this week

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

Significant number of children experience post-COVID-19 conditions

Alberta launches new rural mental health initiative

'Horrible and redundant process': Pediatrician decries how inefficient applying to be a locum in BC can be

All provinces should allow pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid, CPhA says

Mask up or face the consequences

Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade