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Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul
The Alberta government’s dismantling of Alberta Health Services is expected to include two more organizations responsible for hospital care and continuing care.
Massachusetts pharmacist gets up to 15 years in prison for meningitis outbreak deaths
More than 700 people in 20 states were sickened with fungal meningitis or other debilitating illnesses, and dozens died, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In ‘hard pivot,’ Ontario to invest $146 million as part of life sciences strategy

The province is putting $46 million into an infrastructure fund to boost research capacity at post-secondary schools and hospitals. It also expects to spend $5 million to speed up clinical trials.
Comparing the parties’ healthcare promises ahead of B.C.’s election

What’s getting promised (and what’s getting ignored) as British Columbians get set to head to the polls?
Vet tranquillizer increases overdose deaths in Yukon, health minister says

Xylazine is not an opioid and is resistant to the opioid-reversing medication naloxone, raising the risks for those using illicit substances.
CareRx opens high-volume, high-tech pharmacy in B.C.

The pharmacy, which is located in North Burnaby, will use high-volume medication packaging technology.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next three years

Walgreens Boots Alliance announced approximately 1,200 store closures over the next three years, including approximately 500 closures in fiscal 2025.
The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea.
Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth

Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But patients might want to pay attention to teeth and gums, too.
NAPRA seek to fill two vacancies on board of directors

The organization says its particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of health systems, interest in emerging technologies such as AI, as well as Indigenous perspectives.