The CFPC has found its new CEO During the search for a candidate, the College of Family Physicians of Canada decided to drop ‘interim’ from the role since it felt the initial two-year term needed to be extended. ED Rx: care in the communityInitiatives and programs across the country aim to take pressure off emergency departments. Walmart to close its 51 health U.S. centres and virtual care service Walmart is among several retailers that sought to build a presence with medical clinics and make healthcare more accessible. But some have struggled. Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland’s motion to introduce budget bill Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to ask Parliament to approve proposed changes to capital gains tax rates in a stand-alone bill. London Drugs probes if personal data was breached in cyber incident that shut stores A statement from the retailer and pharmacy chain says it will notify ‘affected individuals’ if the probe finds their data was breached. ‘Vampire facials’ were linked to cases of HIV. Here’s what to know about the beauty treatment Vampire facials, formally known as platelet-rich plasma microneedling facials, are cosmetic procedures intended to rejuvenate one’s skin. PEI pharmacists can now provide UTI assessment, prescribing for all ages Prior to the change, these services could only be provided for those 19 and older. UPDATED: Retailer London Drugs closes stores in Western Canada due to ‘cybersecurity incident’ The retailer says on Facebook that it will provide updates as soon as possible. Nova Scotia has adopted the CLHIA’s disability form—will other provinces follow? The association’s CEO says insurers are looking to cut down on forms Canada’s doctors are burdened with. Best of both worlds: How this health team integrated patients in with virtual care Renfrew County doctors provided virtual appointments to patients not attached to a primary care provider. First Previous 52 53 54 55 56 Next Last