Public Health

TORONTO | The Arthritis Society has established three new programs: a National Childhood Arthritis Advisory Committee, a Backpack Program for children 10 and under diagnosed with arthritis, and a Donations Program to fund research and programs targeted specifically towards addressing the challenges of childhood arthritis.

GENEVA | The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are partnering on non-communicable disease prevention.

Desjardins Insurance and Express Scripts Canada have teamed up to offer a new group benefits service for employer-sponsored drug plans

Michelle Ward, whose son attempted suicide with sleeping pills, launches Facebook campaign to raise awareness of the potential dangers of over-the-counter medications, wants tighter restrictions imposed on pharmacies.

With flu season is in full swing across the country, Ontario pharmacists are proving that going to the pharmacy for a flu shot is a popular option for many people.

The Canadian Liver Foundation is urging general practitioners to immediately begin recommending a one-time blood test for all adults born between 1945 and 1975.