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‘They are basically sabotaging their own COVID campaign’: Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism
Dr. James Talbot, the province’s former chief medical officer of health, said the government appears to be doing everything it can to make this year’s immunization campaign a ‘failure’ by making it less available, less accessible and less affordable.
Halifax doctor agrees to supervision plan after interim suspension for disorganized and overbooked clinic
The college received numerous complaints in 2020 regarding disorganization, missed appointments and poor quality of care from Dr. Agomeze Igwe-Omoke, who would see upwards of 70 patients per day.

Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024: Pan American Health Organization

As of Aug. 8, it recorded 10,139 confirmed measles cases across 10 countries, representing a 33-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, when there were 311 cases.
This pharmacist is branching out to provide affordable meds for pets

Adam Silvertown was inspired to sell affordable veterinary medications because of his own experience as a pet owner.
Reader photo: Dogs love summer, too!

A sunny day at the playground is an excellent opportunity to play hide and seek with your human mom!
CDC shooting marks latest in a string of hostility directed at health workers. Many aren’t surprised

‘All of us, anybody who stands up for science or vaccines, will at some level get hate mail or a phone call that’s unnerving or a death threat.’
Hot tub or sauna treatment: which is more beneficial?

A study based out of Oregon compared the body’s responses to hot water immersion, traditional saunas and far infrared saunas.
Quebec pharmacists create a legal defence fund to support those ‘unfairly’ targeted

The new assistance, financed by voluntary member contributions, will be active as of September and will be available to all pharmacists, owners, employees and technicians, after review of their cases.
Ontario invests $5.3M to tackle London-area doctor shortage

Mary Hay, executive director at Southwest Middlesex Health Centre, welcomed the provincial money and explained how some of it will help the Mt. Brydges centre.
In Indigenous communities, MAiD is a fraught conversation

According to the document obtained by Canada’s National Observer through an access-to-information request, since late 2023, the federal government has invested more than $3.3 million to support Indigenous-led consultations across the country.

‘They are basically sabotaging their own COVID campaign’: Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

Halifax doctor agrees to supervision plan after interim suspension for disorganized and overbooked clinic

Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024: Pan American Health Organization

This pharmacist is branching out to provide affordable meds for pets

Reader photo: Dogs love summer, too!

CDC shooting marks latest in a string of hostility directed at health workers. Many aren’t surprised

Hot tub or sauna treatment: which is more beneficial?

Quebec pharmacists create a legal defence fund to support those ‘unfairly’ targeted

Ontario invests $5.3M to tackle London-area doctor shortage

In Indigenous communities, MAiD is a fraught conversation

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