Cool job: Dr. Joelle Thorgrimson, FP and flight surgeon, Royal Canadian Air ForceThinking you might want to try something new? In this "Cool Jobs" series, we highlight some inspiring Canadian physicians who are doing something a little different CPSO: Thank you Dr. Jabir Jassam says family doctors are struggling but recent CPSO policies have been a benefit. What makes this hospital’s approach to addiction different from any other in Canada? The medical unit in Sudbury takes a unique approach to treating patients with substance-use issues. N.Y. is developing education program on harms of medically unnecessary surgery on intersex children Advocates for the statewide legislation say the medically unnecessary operations on infants and young children born intersex come with a slew of potential negative impacts that parents and doctors must be aware of. Pharmasave working with distributor, ministry to fix vaccine delivery problems in Ontario Asks for system change next year so pharmacies can work with regular distribution partner. Government needs to do more to attract and retain pharmacists: PANL The association is advocating for changes In pharmacy school class sizes, more resources for internationally-trained pharmacists and better contracts. Face mask use reduces SARS-CoV-2 transmission in community settings Use of face masks in the community will be an important component of an effective response to any future respiratory threats. Active case of tuberculosis detected at University of Victoria The university says the risk of transmission is low and the Island Health authority has identified all those needing to be screened. Upcoming CAPT virtual conference offers variety of topics for techs Tune in on Nov. 12 for the latest on key issues, including obesity pharmacotherapy and HIV prevention. Polypharmacy rising among seniors with heart failure Quebecers aged 65 and over with heart failure are taking more and more different pharmacological treatments, according to a new study First Previous 579 580 581 582 583 Next Last