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High court to hear appeal of B.C. law slapping healthcare costs on opioid companies
Sanis Health, Sandoz Canada and McKeeson Canada, plus pharmacy retailer Shoppers Drug Mart, want the high court to examine two B.C. court decisions.
Amazon takes another shot at healthcare, this one a virtual care service that costs US$9 per month
The e-commerce giant says its Prime customers can now get quick access to a healthcare provider through a program that costs US$9 a month or US$99 annually.

Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It’s a step toward one day restoring sight

An accident with high-voltage power lines had destroyed most of Aaron James’ face and one eye.
In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests

Nurse practitioners did assessments and provisions for free until July, when they struck a new collective agreement with the province, said a spokesperson for their union.
Distribution woes bring early end to vaccinations at Toronto pharmacy

Lawlor Pharmasave is ‘taking a step back’ after a vaccination season that included deliveries of empty boxes.
What happens when drugs don’t have to be tested on people who are obese

More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies.
UPDATED: Alberta making massive changes to health system, announces ‘transition’ board

Premier Danielle Smith’s government is dismantling the provincial health provider and scattering its responsibilities among a slew of new organizations.
Lung cancer death rates decreasing but still biggest cancer killer, report says

MaryAnn Bradley was bracing herself for a heart disease diagnosis when her cardiologist told her an X-ray showed a shadow on her right lung.
Leaked documents show Alberta to dismantle health provider, may sell off care homes

NDP Leader Rachel Notley says the proposal to break up Alberta Health Services would give complete political control over all health decisions to Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet.
Vaccine paves the way for new treatments for allergies

A Franco-Quebec company is currently testing a vaccine that could treat human cat allergy and other common allergies in the future.

High court to hear appeal of B.C. law slapping healthcare costs on opioid companies

Amazon takes another shot at healthcare, this one a virtual care service that costs US$9 per month

Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It’s a step toward one day restoring sight

In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests

Distribution woes bring early end to vaccinations at Toronto pharmacy

What happens when drugs don’t have to be tested on people who are obese

UPDATED: Alberta making massive changes to health system, announces ‘transition’ board

Lung cancer death rates decreasing but still biggest cancer killer, report says

Leaked documents show Alberta to dismantle health provider, may sell off care homes

Vaccine paves the way for new treatments for allergies

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