Healthcare

Not only is OHIP demanding the doctor pay back what she was reimbursed for running numerous vax clinics at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the province seems to have known about it for months and did nothing.

Approximately 48,000 deaths in Canada are linked to tobacco use each year.

Despite comprising over 30% of the pharmacy workforce, IPGs and pharmacists educated outside of Canada face lengthy regulatory procedures, rigorous examinations and limited access to professional networks on their journey to obtain licensure in Canada.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made reckless statements on Oct. 25 that we as emergency physicians must correct. It is patients who decide what is a medical emergency. This ensures those with time-sensitive and unforeseen emergencies get the care that they need.

The Health English Language Pro (HELP) program is now open for registration for both docs who need help with medical English and physician peer looking to teach them.

Whether helping people access medicines during a natural disaster, pitching in to help displaced patients or stepping up to fill a shortage of healthcare professionals, pharmacist across Canada are known for going above and beyond for their communities in times of emergency. Help us to celebrate their efforts by nominating someone for our Public Protector Award.

Earlier this year, Premier Danielle Smith said her government would start working to attract specialists for genital reconstruction surgeries so Albertans wouldn’t have to travel to Quebec for care.

Lean management should be about ensuring that everyone works at their highest skill level.