Healthcare

May 1 marks National Physicians' Day, coinciding the the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe—the first female doctor to practice medicine openly in Canada and one of the early founders of the women's suffrage movement.

‘Measure More, Miss Less’ aims to close gaps in early hypertension detection through community pharmacy.

Ontario College of Pharmacists says scope expansion is not yet in effect and clarifies what pharmacists can currently perform.

Paying greater attention to posture while using screens and adding neck-specific exercises to a fitness routine are small changes that could ease discomfort.

Please fasten your seat belt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery.

‘It’s not enough to make an announcement about good news to kick off a clinic.’

While the full details of the agreement have not been publicly released yet, the group describes the agreement as a ‘a significant investment in physicians and healthcare’ and a ‘strong step forward for B.C. doctors and patients.’

A whopping 42% of expenses are allocated to healthcare in this latest budget.