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Alberta welcomes expansion of 44 new ‘pharmacy care clinics’ in communities across province
The clinics, located in the store's pharmacies, provide access to a range of pharmacy healthcare services, including assessment and treatment of colds, pink eye and urinary tract infections.
'Extremely minor' errors? Neurologist may have exposed patients to blood-borne infections
London, Ont., physician Dr. George Peter Arthur Rice failed to adhere to proper infection prevention practices over a period of almost five years, according to public health officials.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland recently said he’s hearing concerns about readiness from provinces before the change takes effect in March.
Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab

It's not glamorous work, but it's a big job.
Doctors Manitoba launches winter version of Getting Healthy challenge

The challenge is open to Manitobans with a grand prize of six months of free groceries.
Canadians worry about quality of healthcare, have little faith it will improve: poll

A majority (70%) of respondents say they worry they won't be able to get good quality medical care if they or a family member need it.
New program could subject Quebec docs to inspections for opioid prescriptions deemed unusual by their college

Under the new program, an inspector with Collège des médecins du Québec analyzes public insurance data against a set of criteria and risk indicators for unusual or potentially inappropriate prescriptions for opioids and benzodiazepines.
New system at CPSA will allow patients to track their complaints in real time

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said it will continue to use its current portal for registered members to upload letters and documents for physicians who receive a complaint.
Primary care in 'critical condition,' AMA president says, citing survey

Dr. Paul Parks has shared the results of the online survey, taken between Jan. 16 and 19, on the viability of family physician and rural generalist clinics in Alberta.
Shoppers Drug Mart employee celebrates 62 years at the same store

Gord Forbes started in 1961 as a young teenager. He made 60 cents an hour.

Alberta welcomes expansion of 44 new ‘pharmacy care clinics’ in communities across province

'Extremely minor' errors? Neurologist may have exposed patients to blood-borne infections

Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab

Doctors Manitoba launches winter version of Getting Healthy challenge

Canadians worry about quality of healthcare, have little faith it will improve: poll

New program could subject Quebec docs to inspections for opioid prescriptions deemed unusual by their college

New system at CPSA will allow patients to track their complaints in real time

Primary care in 'critical condition,' AMA president says, citing survey

Shoppers Drug Mart employee celebrates 62 years at the same store

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