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Don't come to the office: Virtual hearings now standard procedure at CPSA
Videoconference-enabled hearings have worked so well over the last two years, it just makes sense to keep them going, says the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
First pharmacy-led primary care clinic opens in Alberta
The site, which is located inside the Lethbridge Real Canadian Superstore, will function as a walk-in clinic. It will also research the model of care it's offering through a partnership with the University of Alberta.

Reversing chronic insomnia without meds: On-demand course teaches use of CBT

Online course for pharmacists, physicians, nurses and others designed by an interprofessional team of experts.
The (medical) funny pages: You give me fever, among other things

Lookout! You might catch the giggles if you get too close!
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

The ruling came more than a month after the stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicating the court was prepared to take this momentous step.
Pharmacists in B.C.'s Professional Employees Association vote to strike

Pharmacists are part of the 92% of licenced professionals in B.C.’s Professional Employees Association that voted in favour of striking after bargaining reached an impasse, according to the association.
Gender affirming care in Canada comes with barriers and delays

Each province and territory has its own set of regulations to access hormonal or surgical treatment for people who are transgender
Tirzepatide shows promising results in treatment of both diabetes and obesity

Approved by U.S. FDA, drug has been submitted to Health Canada for approval.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge

The action is part of a sweeping effort by the Food and Drug Administration to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
Ontario pharmacists will be able to perform certain point-of-care tests as of July 1

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, registered pharmacy students and interns will be able to do point-of-care tests to support medication management for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.