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Dr. Teresa Tam says Canada is past peak of latest Omicron-fueled wave
Dr. Theresa Tam released new national epidemiology and modelling that shows progress in key indicators, such as lab test positivity and reported cases.
Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1
Dr. Kieran Moore says he's reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies.

Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."

When I collaborate with others, I find I can make the biggest difference and that drives me. There's something truly empowering about working with others to improve patient outcomes.
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors

Premier Doug Ford declined last year to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff at hospitals—though only one hospital was opposed to it - but many put their own policies in place.
Doctor who failed to consider possible cancer diagnosis ordered to pay $125,000 in damages and cost

While a B.C. judge ruled Dr. Herbert C.Y. Chang was negligent, she found him not liable for the patient's 'bleak' prognosis.
Newfoundland and Labrador dropping masking, vaccination passport measures March 14

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, chief medical officer of health, told reporters today that high vaccination rates have helped make it possible to gradually remove the remaining public health measures.
Cardiologist charged with sexual assault in 2012 consultation

Dr. Michael Stephen Connelly, who worked in Calgary, has withdrawn from practice.
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OMA proposes Ontario fund new surgical centres to catch up on procedure

A new report from the OMA outlines a proposal to create Integrated Ambulatory Centres across the province, which would work with local hospitals to perform medical services insured by the province.
B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain

Immunization campaigns, including booster shots, will continue in B.C., where 90.5% of residents over age 12 have received their second dose of a vaccine.

Dr. Teresa Tam says Canada is past peak of latest Omicron-fueled wave

Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1

Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."

Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors

Doctor who failed to consider possible cancer diagnosis ordered to pay $125,000 in damages and cost

Newfoundland and Labrador dropping masking, vaccination passport measures March 14

Cardiologist charged with sexual assault in 2012 consultation

Poll: How much do you charge for lawyer’s letters?

OMA proposes Ontario fund new surgical centres to catch up on procedure

B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain