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- 9/14/2021
Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists calls for mandated vaccination of all healthcare workers
The CSHP joins the Canadian Pharmacists Association in calling for the mandate, the latter having made a similar statement at the beginning of August. - 9/14/2021
P.E.I. brings back masks, introduces new testing for kids as COVID-19 cases rise
Premier Dennis King told reporters masks will be required once again in indoor public spaces beginning Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. - 9/6/2021
'Perfect storm' CAEP calls for supports to keep seasoned ED nurses from walking away from their profession
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is calling for support as healthcare professionals working in struggling EDs across the country are "suffering from PTSD and are poised to leave their profession." - 9/2/2021
Calgary pharmacist suspended for diverting meds for personal use
A Hearing Tribunal for the Alberta College of Pharmacy found he was guilty of unprofessional conduct. - 9/1/2021
NLMA president lauds Nova Scotia's physician recruitment plan
Would success for one province mean failure for another if they can't compete? - 8/31/2021
Alberta Health Services announces all employees must get COVID-19 vax, sets deadline
The mandate will apply to all employees of Alberta Health Services, Alberta Precision Labs, Carewest, CapitalCare and Covenant Health employees, as well as members of the medical and midwifery staffs, student, volunteers and “other persons acting on their behalf.” - 8/29/2021
Most Canadian med school requiring vaccination, but not all
What are the country’s universities doing to protect students and will they be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine before arriving?