Public Health & Preventive Medicine

QUIZ: How much do you know about eggs?
Hey egghead! Are eggs good or bad for you? How do you counsel about egg allergies? How do you store and cook them properly?
What’s going on with Alberta and sexual health? A brief online drama signals bigger problems
Those who work in sexual health remember when, in early 2020, the government threatened to stop funding tubal ligations. ‘We shone a light on that and they backed off,’ recalls Dr. Fiona Mattatall.

This is why you’re tired: Pharmacies did 5.8 million flu shots, 5.2 million prescription renewals and adaptations and more last year

The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy's annual claims analysis shows which services are rising at a 'scorching pace' and seeing double-digit rises, and which are levelling off.
Should you let that support peacock into your pharmacy? And other things to consider with therapy animals

With the emergence in recent years of emotional support animals, other creatures besides dogs have been recognized for their ability to provide therapeutic benefits. Here are some things to keep in mind.
For family doctors: Support and care of transgender patients 101

How can we address trans patients, establish a bond of trust and offer them inclusive care?
$30K in scholarships available through Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada

Applications are now open to people who will be in PharmD or pharmacy technician programs in Canada in 2024-25, and who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec

The $3.7-billion health pact has the province committing to countrywide health-data collection efforts.
Measles has landed and there is a flash flood of questions

Experts from diverse fields respond to common questions.
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada’s chief public health officer warns

Dr. Theresa Tam says in a statement the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 measles cases in Canada so far this year.
New U.S. concussion guidelines could get athletes back to exercise, school earlier

A statement published Tuesday in the Journal of Athletic Training encourages practitioners to consider the psychological effects on students if they are kept out of school while they recover.

QUIZ: How much do you know about eggs?

What’s going on with Alberta and sexual health? A brief online drama signals bigger problems

This is why you’re tired: Pharmacies did 5.8 million flu shots, 5.2 million prescription renewals and adaptations and more last year

Should you let that support peacock into your pharmacy? And other things to consider with therapy animals

For family doctors: Support and care of transgender patients 101

$30K in scholarships available through Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada

Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec

Measles has landed and there is a flash flood of questions

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada’s chief public health officer warns

New U.S. concussion guidelines could get athletes back to exercise, school earlier