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B.C. Court of Appeal set to deliver ruling in private healthcare case

Dr. Brian Day had challenged the province's Medicare Protection Act, which bans extra-billing and private insurance for medically necessary procedures.
Newfoundland and Labrador temporarily hikes pay for doctors in rural emergency rooms

Health Minister Tom Osborne told reporters today the pay increase could amount to as much as $800 a day.
The (pharmacy) funny pages: That kills me

Stop, no, seriously! You're killing me!
The (medical) funny pages: That kills me

Stop, no, seriously! You're killing me!
Both sides now: a pandemic portrait

Pamela's photo captures the mood of pharmacy staff, after two years behind the pandemic mask.
Some SARS-CoV-2 variants showing signs of becoming resistant to Paxlovid

Drug should be reserved for those who need it most to slow down resistance.
Patient dies while waiting hours to be seen in New Brunswick emergency department

John Staples, a residential support worker, witnessed the incident early Tuesday morning as he waited with a client at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and posted details on social media.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vax for youngest kids

Moderna's vaccine for infants and preschoolers has been approved as the first kind of COVID-19 shot for the age group.