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Oh baby! How a physician-led health tech enterprise is helping new parents—and lightening docs' loads
Parenthood can be a handful, especially in the first few years. Dr. Yolanda Kirkham, part of the founding team of Koble Care, says closing the gap in care for new parents can ease the strain on doctors and on the health system.
Canadians should get info on how much alcohol is in a standard drink: minister
Recent guidance also says alcohol bottles and cans should have mandatory labels explaining health risks and information about what a standard size drink is.

Yukon premier meets federal ministers over health, calls northern funding ‘critical’

Premier Ranj Pillai says healthcare delivery can cost three to four times as much for the territory where people often have to leave home to get specialized treatment.
B.C. Premier Eby and federal ministers discuss bilateral health agreements

Ottawa intends to negotiate separate agreements with each of the jurisdictions to tailor the deal for provincial or territorial healthcare needs.
Is my daughter on birth control? Tips for treating mature minors

Treating young patients as mature minors can be challenging. Brian Salte, legal counsel for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewans, offers insights for doctors.
Temporary staffing agencies overcharging Ontario long term care homes: association

AdvantAge Ontario said the homes are spending tens of millions of dollars on temporary nurses and that places the province’s target of four hours of care per day per resident by 2025 in jeopardy.
Joan Eliasek appointed president of McKesson Canada

McKesson owns independent pharmacies I.D.A., Guardian, Remedy’sRx, The Medicine Shoppe, Uniprix and Proxim, the Rexall Pharmacy Group and Well.ca.
Gunmen storm hospital of newborn saved from quake in Syria

An official denied reports on social media that the Monday night attack was an attempt to kidnap the infant named Aya.
Ontario children's hospitals, healthcare orgs ask province for $371.5 million

The request comes just days after Ottawa laid out its offer to provinces and territories on federal funding of healthcare.
Advocates, MPs call on feds to expand access to psychedelic treatment

Psilocybin is listed under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its medical use is restricted to people taking part in clinical trials or those who get an exemption.