Healthcare

The province is currently studying involuntary mental health and addiction treatment in jails, but so far has not proceeded with legislation of any kind.

Dr. Céline Léonard faces a three-month suspension and a $5,000 fine for providing long-term ‘as needed’ sick notes and other concerns.

Make sure to point out the neurologic and cardiovascular benefits of recombinant herpes zoster vaccine during conversations with patients who are vaccine hesitant.

The nation, located northeast of Edmonton, said it's working to attract clinicians to provide care on its reserve land.

The government says an estimated 7,000 people living with HIV are unaware.

The group's recommendations centre on streamlining the Special Authority process, which allows patients to get full or partial PharmaCare coverage for medications or devices that otherwise would not be fully covered.

October sessions will walk community pharmacy teams through federal changes taking effect Oct. 1.

The union representing Dynacare workers in Manitoba says they will abide by the decision.