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The (medical) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!
A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . .
Three Ontario hospitals performing pilot project for children and youth with complex needs
The program is intended to connect families to a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers and behavioural consultants.

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists and more

A spokesperson for Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it’s part of a large health bill currently before the legislature and is intended to help with staffing levels on a short-term basis during those surge periods.
Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural healthcare institute

Premier Tim Houston made the announcement Thursday at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S., where the institute will be based.
With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo

One in 10 African schoolgirls misses school during menstruation, according to a U.N. survey, and many, after lagging behind, eventually drop out.
QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of women doctors in Canada?

How much do you know about the history, achievements and adventures of women physicians in Canada?
Mister Pharmacist aims to take patient care to new levels

Toronto pharmacist gets back to basics by making patients feel valued.
Ontario looking ‘closely’ at B.C.’s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

B.C. announced in its budget last week that it would spend $119 million over three years to fund prescription contraception.
Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs in five years: financial watchdog

The Financial Accountability Office also said the province has allocated $21 billion less than what is needed to cover its commitments over the next five years to expand hospitals, long-term care and home care.
Don't let public health fall victim to boom and bust cycles: Ontario's Dr. Kieran Moore

During the pandemic, some progress was made to integrate vaccination and case and contact management data, but the resulting system—COVAX—can only be used for COVID-19, the recent report said.