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NOSM University seeks Indigenous placement partners to strengthen culturally grounded healthcare in the North
NOSM University is seeking placement opportunities for Indigenous medical learners across Northern Ontario, inviting clinics, hospitals, community health centres and Indigenous organizations to host students for hands-on clinical and community experiences.
Smarter not harder: Virtual care makes some things easier for some patients—but it could be so much better
The new normal of chatting with a patient on the phone has obvious, specific benefits. But it doesn’t really make anything easier for docs. So what’s the next chapter for virtual care going to look like?

Diosmin or diosmin–hesperidin natural health products may increase bleeding risk

Consumers should consult a healthcare professional before taking diosmin or diosmin–hesperidin-containing NHPs if they are taking medications, particularly anticoagulants.
988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults in U.S.

Suicide deaths among 15- to 23-year-olds were 11% lower than what researchers expected between July 2022—when the lifeline launched—and December 2024.
B.C. children's representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids

The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth investigates deaths or injuries of children who are in government care or who have received services in the year prior.
Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening

Patients aged 40 to 44 will be able to access free mammograms with only one initial doctor referral until the full changes kick in a year from now, next April.
U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

Children born after Dec. 31, 2008 will be banned from ever buying cigarettes under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
B.C. college hosting final CIRCL webinar before June 1 deadline

Session will help pharmacies prepare for full rollout of mandatory medication incident reporting rules. Check out some of the previous sessions right here.
Drug development accelerator opens at University of Toronto

Canadian branch of BioLabs, an international health sciences research and development innovation infrastructure company is located in the MaRS Discovery District.
Judge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims attend in person

After years of legal twists and turns, the settlement was approved by another judge last year and could take effect as soon as a week after the sentence is delivered. It requires members of the Sackler family who own the company to pay up to $7 billion.

NOSM University seeks Indigenous placement partners to strengthen culturally grounded healthcare in the North

Smarter not harder: Virtual care makes some things easier for some patients—but it could be so much better

Diosmin or diosmin–hesperidin natural health products may increase bleeding risk

988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults in U.S.

B.C. children's representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids

Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening

U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

B.C. college hosting final CIRCL webinar before June 1 deadline

Drug development accelerator opens at University of Toronto

Judge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims attend in person

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