Marjo Johne
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- 10/7/2021
Saskatchewan activates emergency operations centre to lead COVID-19 response
The province is working to add almost 100 intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients, but the Saskatchewan health authority is struggling to staff them - 10/6/2021
Doctor gets slammed for snooping into health records of politician, clinic staff and health authority employees
Dr. Ashwani Narang, a primary care physician in Rosetown, southwest of Saskatoon, accessed the medical records of 20 patients without their consent - 10/6/2021
Ready–set–go: How Ontario pharmacists can hit the ground running with minor ailments services
A revised regulatory package is expected soon, likely in November, according to the Ontario Pharmacists Association - 10/6/2021
Kids first: Pharmacists head into flu season with children on their priority list
With kids back in school and those aged 11 and under still unvaccinated against COVID-19, there's a higher risk they'll contract respiratory infections, said Winnipeg pharmacist Josée-Anne Le Dorze. - 10/4/2021
Not just for babies: Biotech startup taps breast milk for COVID treatment that keeps up as virus mutates
'Even now mother’s milk would be reflective of the most prevalent current strains,' says Lactiga co-founder Viraj Mane. - 10/1/2021
Insuring your income? The ins and outs of disability insurance for physicians
'If you’re only reviewing your insurance policy when you become disabled, you might be in for a few unpleasant surprises,” said Jarrett Holmes, a financial planner in Winnipeg - 9/28/2021
One tale of two Michaels: Toronto pharmacist gives Michael Kovrig first COVID jab
“He felt that in order for him to exercise his freedom, he had to ensure his safety first," said Kyro Maseh, owner of Lawlor Pharmasave in Toronto. "And that’s exactly why he got vaccinated." - 9/22/2021
CPSA vows to get tough with doctors flouting COVID-19 exemption rules
"The good news is for some reason they like to brag about it," CPSA president Dr. Louis Francescutti said of doctors who have posted their anti-vax, anti-mask views social media. - 9/19/2021
Oregon doctor who told patients masks can cause carbon dioxide poisoning loses license
Dr. Steven Arthur LaTulippe pays the price with loss of his medical licence and a US$10,000-fine - 9/17/2021
THRIVING: How one pharmacist transformed her business to more services and greater profits
Working with the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia's Prescription to Thrive program, Pam Kennedy took Bridgewater Guardian Pharmacy from a dispensing-focused practice to one that's centred on services while also having the capacity to do more prescriptions.
