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University of Alberta commences PharmD program
The University of Alberta (UofA) in Edmonton has followed the suit of pharmacy faculties at Montreal, Toronto and Laval, and launched a post-professional (post-Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program for students and practising pharmacists wishing to advance their clinical skills and patient care.
Pharmacy education day focuses on minor conditions, OTCs and NHPs
Pharmacists have told us they are spending more time in the nonprescription aisles, helping people select OTC treatments and providing self-care and wellness advice. You've also asked for more education to help you counsel on the safe and appropriate use of these products.

Ontario healthcare unions warn of secretive growth of private clinics

TORONTO | The viability of community hospitals in Ontario is being threatened by the provincial government’s plans to expand the use of private clinics, according to the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.
RNAO and Working for Change host community-led poverty consultation
Decade of healthcare reform delivers disappointing results: Health Council report

TORONTO | Ten years of healthcare reform in Canada have produced disappointing results for taxpayers and patients alike, according to a new report from the Health Council of Canada, entitled Better health, better care, better value for all.
New CEO of SickKids has respected background as pediatric leader in U.S.

TORONTO | Dr. Michael Apkon, MBA, MD, PhD, has been appointed president and CEO of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) following a comprehensive, international search. He will assume the position in early 2014.
Doctor’s rural incentive reward complicated by CPSO’s discipline

Wants to continue to due his job as responsibly and ethically as possible
Press Review - September 20, 2013

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Ontario MD facing fraud charge blames provincial code confusion for mistakes

An Ontario doctor facing a charge he defrauded OHIP said his focus was to “simplify” his billing practices by switching provincial codes, the Sudbury Star reports.
Newfoundland pharmacists set to broaden scope of practice

The Pharmacy Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) has released a report — The Pharmacist Option: Leveraging Newfoundland and Labrador’s Pharmacists for Cost-Effective Health Care Delivery — that says broadening pharmacists’ scope of practice in key areas could save taxpayers about $165 million.

University of Alberta commences PharmD program

Pharmacy education day focuses on minor conditions, OTCs and NHPs

Ontario healthcare unions warn of secretive growth of private clinics

RNAO and Working for Change host community-led poverty consultation

Decade of healthcare reform delivers disappointing results: Health Council report

New CEO of SickKids has respected background as pediatric leader in U.S.

Doctor’s rural incentive reward complicated by CPSO’s discipline

Press Review - September 20, 2013

Ontario MD facing fraud charge blames provincial code confusion for mistakes

Newfoundland pharmacists set to broaden scope of practice

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