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The 2024 Medical Post Awards winners

Awards for media engagement, helping marginalized communities, and innovation were presented to Canadian doctors.
Healthcare workers are under attack. We must do more to ensure their safety

Reading daily safety incident reports leaves the president of St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton extremely concerned for the safety of healthcare workers.
P.E.I.’s free smoking cessation program now in pharmacies

Islanders who want to quit smoking can now access nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and prescription smoking cessation medications directly from their local pharmacy.
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill

A provincial law will ban doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16.
OCP delays decision on official PPN stance

More time and advice needed for board to make an informed decision, College says.
Fee deal innovations

Young FP alert: Who’s offering the best deal? P.E.I. appears to have competitive edge.
Narrative-based medicine on the rise

The Narrative-Based Medicine Lab offers workshops and certificate programs.
Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to reach a resolution to the strike, which is nearing four weeks.