Healthcare

Most Quebecers welcome care from non-doctor health professionals: survey
The province's doctors agree. A large majority think getting help from other health professionals it the main solution to improving access to care.
Doctor groups in B.C. upset by Health Minister's comments about nurse practitioners providing 'better' care
In the legislature earlier this week, B.C.'s Health Minister Adrian Dix said nurse practitioners in the province are taking on patients with a higher severity of need, often spending more time with said patients.

Data shows Alberta's emergency medical services in crisis: NDP Opposition
Influenza A activity increasing in Canada with sporadic cases and some outbreaks

Canadian experts warn that a seasonal influenza epidemic could arise in Canada in the coming weeks.
How can those in the medical system best address social determinants of health?

Dominic Nowak shares his unique vision for the future of health at the TELUS Health Annual's Conference this week, alongside other experts.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Thao Dao: "The profession of pharmacy is currently at the forefront of change."

The profession of pharmacy is currently at the forefront of change. Now more than ever, pharmacy is shifting away from being solely regarded as retail medication dispensers to being viewed as medication experts. More and more, patients are starting to see the vast clinical roles that pharmacists can provide, from injections and self-care counselling to even prescribing!
Burnout risk a real challenge for pharmacy techs

Podcast focuses on risks to techs who ignore signs of extreme stress
Even mild COVID-19 during pregnancy leads to increased likelihood of preterm birth

But pre-Omicron study showed patients vaccinated at least twice didn’t experience various adverse maternal outcomes. Published in JAMA.
Ontario political parties promise help on opioid crisis as election looms

Two parties pledged to help address Ontario's opioid crisis on the campaign trail Thursday.
EXPLAINER: Who's the Swedish doctor facing execution in Iran

To Iran, the 50-year-old Dr. Ahmad Reza Jalali is a spy for Israel. To his colleagues, he is a respected physician specialized in disaster medicine, a most demanding field.

Most Quebecers welcome care from non-doctor health professionals: survey

Doctor groups in B.C. upset by Health Minister's comments about nurse practitioners providing 'better' care

Data shows Alberta's emergency medical services in crisis: NDP Opposition

​​​​​​​Influenza A activity increasing in Canada with sporadic cases and some outbreaks

How can those in the medical system best address social determinants of health?

Young Leader in Pharmacy Thao Dao: "The profession of pharmacy is currently at the forefront of change."

Burnout risk a real challenge for pharmacy techs

Even mild COVID-19 during pregnancy leads to increased likelihood of preterm birth

Ontario political parties promise help on opioid crisis as election looms

EXPLAINER: Who's the Swedish doctor facing execution in Iran

Influenza A activity increasing in Canada with sporadic cases and some outbreaks