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UCalgary-made resource on fermented food could have mealtime impact nationally
The ultimate goal of the project is to gather research evidence on the health benefits of fermented foods to push for their greater prominence in Canada’s Food Guide.
Why exactly are we giving up? New study finds cancelled N.B. pharmacy clinic pilot was really working for patients—and pharmacists
Second phase of study shows pharmacy clinics had positive impact on healthcare system, improved patient access to care.

Could a doctor take over Chrystia Freeland’s seat in Parliament?

Reporting from the Toronto Star said senior Liberals are trying to recruit Dr. Danielle Martin, chair of the family medicine program at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine, to run.
CMA Foundation gives major funding boost to English learning program for IMGs

The foundation is putting $645,000 over three years towards Health English Language Pro (HELP), an English learning program that helps internationally trained medical graduates get up to speed on medical English.
‘We don’t need another analysis’: Sask. health critic wants action on hospital safety

The December 2024 report found a Health Ministry committee that reviews critical cases was weak at finding ways to eliminate the root cause of safety issues in hospitals.
Involuntary care safeguards often missing, B.C. Ombudsperson says

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says involuntary admission is an ‘extraordinary power’ and the required safeguards ‘must be completed 100% of the time, in each and every case.’
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they’re sleeping, but these trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly.
UPDATE: Several children suddenly fall ill at pool in southern Alberta

Emergency Health Services says the children were in a pool in the town of Canmore, about 100 kilometres west of Calgary.
BIPOC women in pharmacy invited to attend virtual gathering

Circle Living Room for BIPOC Women in Pharmacy to be held this evening (Jan. 27); more are planned.
How well did your medical school do in the latest world rankings?

Times Higher Education revealed its university rankings by subject matter.