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‘It’s paved the way for us to become the primary healthcare hub,’ said John Papastergiou, pharmacist and owner of four Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Toronto.

In a letter sent on Thursday, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warned his provincial and territorial counterparts that medically necessary services are covered by the Canada Health Act, even if they are provided online or by phone.

Eight provinces will see reductions in their next health transfer from the federal government over fees charged to patients in 2020 and 2021.

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A spokesperson for Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it’s part of a large health bill currently before the legislature and is intended to help with staffing levels on a short-term basis during those surge periods.

As Dr. Robert Dickson discovers, the cause of a patient's travel rash is not as simple as it seems.

How to manage patient loads and help people get the care they need.

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