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Five B.C. health construction contracts axed, including Burnaby Hospital’s new phase

Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma said the projects were still part of the government’s capital plan, while the Opposition B.C. Conservatives said the cancellations represented a ‘betrayal.’
National pharmacy-led blood pressure screening initiative launches May 1

‘Measure More, Miss Less’ aims to close gaps in early hypertension detection through community pharmacy.
Ontario college warns pharmacies not to jump the gun on new tests

Ontario College of Pharmacists says scope expansion is not yet in effect and clarifies what pharmacists can currently perform.
Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands

Please fasten your seat belt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery.
Paperwork: Scissors are ready

Red tape strangling Canadian healthcare.
New Brunswick premier touts new health clinics, says there is more to do

‘It’s not enough to make an announcement about good news to kick off a clinic.’
Healthcare and other highlights from Newfoundland and Labrador’s budget

A whopping 42% of expenses are allocated to healthcare in this latest budget.
Feds propose changes to ease DTC paperwork for physicians

The proposed changes would mean dozens of ‘long-lasting medical conditions’ would no longer need as much detail when filling out DTC forms.