Patient Lifestyle

At long last: B.C. pharmacists set to take leading role in COVID booster rollout
A successful trial saw more than 250,000 booster shots at pharmacies booked through the province's registration and scheduling system during the week of December 6.
Canada reinstates molecular test for all travellers, lifts ban on African countries
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said that requirement will return as of Tuesday, which is only about a month since Canada waived the need for a test for those taking short cross-border trips.

My doctor said 'I have to get waxed' South African PSA has Canadians giggling

The video is a public service announcement from South Africa, featuring a man who misunderstands instructions from his doctor on how to ensure a long and happy life.
Capacity limits return at Ontario restaurants, retailers as Omicron surges

The province is also limiting outdoor gatherings to 25, and prohibiting food and drink consumption at sports arenas, cinemas and other large venues.
No consultation: Ontario pharmacists stressed by sudden vax eligibility increase, sloppy gov't messaging

Patients who called up one pharmacy in Hamilton, Ont. this week were met with a blunt answering machine message.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of strep throat

How much do you know about the diagnosis, treatment and complications of group A Streptococcus acute pharyngitis?
Yukon to focus on measures to reduce spread of transmissible Omicron variant: premier

Premier Silver told the media Wednesday there are no cases of Omicron currently in Yukon and the two people who had it earlier this month have recovered.
Prince Edward Island ramping up COVID-19 restrictions after record case count
N.L. reports 46 new cases of COVID 19, introduces new restrictions to fight Omicron

Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says today is the deadline for public service workers to be fully vaccinated, adding that 99.4% of employees have complied.
How to optimize bone health in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy

Canadian Urological Association provides recommendations for maintaining bone health in men with prostate cancer receiving ADT

$Bone fracture broken$

At long last: B.C. pharmacists set to take leading role in COVID booster rollout

Canada reinstates molecular test for all travellers, lifts ban on African countries

My doctor said 'I have to get waxed' South African PSA has Canadians giggling

Capacity limits return at Ontario restaurants, retailers as Omicron surges

No consultation: Ontario pharmacists stressed by sudden vax eligibility increase, sloppy gov't messaging

Quiz: Test your knowledge of strep throat

Yukon to focus on measures to reduce spread of transmissible Omicron variant: premier

Prince Edward Island ramping up COVID-19 restrictions after record case count

N.L. reports 46 new cases of COVID 19, introduces new restrictions to fight Omicron

How to optimize bone health in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy