No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards to meet national ones: Ontario ministerThe Health Standards Organization released updated standards Tuesday, including that residents should get at least four hours of direct care every day. Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan ‘unforeseen’ request for COVID-19 helpIt was unexpected because Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman had turned down an offer of federal support and, emails show, there was no indication a formal request would be on the horizon. N.S. pilot clinics to expand scope of practice for pharmacists, freeing up busy ERs Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the new program will be piloted in 12 pharmacies across the province, with more locations expected in the spring. WHO releases new critical medicines list to treat radiation and nuclear emergencies The World Health Organization has updated its critical medicines list for radiological and nuclear emergencies, replacing one from 2007. Alberta NDP health critic takes aim at UCP decision to contract out surgeries Health Minister Jason Copping announced last week a contract with Canadian Surgery Solutions to provide 3,000 orthopedic surgeries. Alberta community pharmacies must confirm Dealer's Licence of compounding pharmacies Alberta is reminding community pharmacists of rules around ordering controlled substances from compounding or repackaging pharmacies. Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns Domperidone is approved in Canada for gastrointestinal symptoms but is frequently prescribed off-label to increase breastmilk supply. ‘Dangerous’ to think B.C.’s decriminalization plan will reduce OD deaths: researcher Users will not be arrested or have their drugs seized by police starting Tuesday in what is a three-year pilot project. Doctor gets nearly 17 years in prison for vast opioid scheme Dr. Frank Patino’s fraud lasted years and was one of the most egregious healthcare schemes in U.S. history, prosecutors said. Ruzurgi authorized for sale in Canada once again Ruzurgi is now authorized for sale again in Canada after Federal Court of Appeal of Canada decision. First Previous 287 288 289 290 291 Next Last
