COVID-19

U.S. healthcare strike over pay and staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight
The three-day strike carried out in multiple states will officially end Saturday at 6 a.m., and workers were expected to return to their jobs in Kaiser’s hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans.
Are people getting old COVID vaccines because they don't realize the fresh version isn't here yet?
Has public health communication lost the thread? I spoke with one man who booked an appointment for his fall booster, and only after receiving it did he find out it wasn't one of the new vaccines targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.

Alberta Health reverses decision to lower pharmacists’ fees for COVID-19 vaccines this fall

The planned fee change will now take effect on January 1, 2024.
Novavax touts non mRNA COVID vaccine, future of domestic production remains uncertain

The new formulation is awaiting Health Canada approval.
5 tips: How pharmacy-based telemedicine and integrated data can help improve patient outcomes

When patients present to the pharmacy to use the video screen telemedicine service, this can increase traffic flow into the pharmacy.
Clinicians ‘all alone’ when integrating digital health advances

We have all this data—what are we doing with it?
Paxlovid shows greatest benefit in severely immunocompromised patients with COVID-19

B.C. study finds no benefit in reducing death or COVID-related hospitalization in lower-risk individuals, including those 70 years or older who were not moderately or severely immunocompromised.
Adolescent ER visits for eating disorders saw big jump during pandemic: Ont. study

Researchers found the rate of ER visits in the 10-to-17 age group was 7.38 per 100,000 in the latter period, up 121% over the expected rate of 3.33, based on pre-pandemic trends.
The info so far on autumn COVID-19 shots, from sea to sea to sea

Update on when new COVID-19 vaccines will be available in provinces and territories.
Masks to be worn in B.C. health facilities as flu and COVID cases increase

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday the masks must be worn by all healthcare workers, volunteers and visitors in patient-care areas starting Oct. 3 to guard against spreading illnesses to those who are vulnerable.

U.S. healthcare strike over pay and staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight

Are people getting old COVID vaccines because they don't realize the fresh version isn't here yet?

Alberta Health reverses decision to lower pharmacists’ fees for COVID-19 vaccines this fall

Novavax touts non mRNA COVID vaccine, future of domestic production remains uncertain

5 tips: How pharmacy-based telemedicine and integrated data can help improve patient outcomes

Clinicians ‘all alone’ when integrating digital health advances

Paxlovid shows greatest benefit in severely immunocompromised patients with COVID-19

Adolescent ER visits for eating disorders saw big jump during pandemic: Ont. study

The info so far on autumn COVID-19 shots, from sea to sea to sea

Masks to be worn in B.C. health facilities as flu and COVID cases increase