Apps

The clinic, which doesn’t accept insurance, launched last fall with a focus on text message-based consultations. Those remain available in 34 states.

The companies say virtual care is bridging the gap for Canadians, half of whom say they can’t schedule a same-day or next-day doctor’s appointment.

Litman, 46, teaches English as a second language to students in Jersey City. Her students don’t use—and perhaps have never even heard—English words like “suicide.” But they know “unalive.”

The app allows people to talk to a pharmacist by phone or live chat, have medications delivered to their home, get personalized, pre-packaged medications, manage refills and track their medication usage.

Air quality warnings have been up and down, day and night, depending on your region.

Jennifer Whiteside, minister of mental health and addictions, says updating the toxic drug and health alert system will make it easier for people who use drugs to stay informed and safe in their communities.

Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for ‘immediate action’ by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media.

Doctors of BC teamed up with the Family Practice Services Committee’s Practice Support Program to create these short video series to get locums and new staff familiar with EMRs fast.