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- 2/22/2023
Manitoba government increases funding for seniors' health and social programs
The province is adding $12.6 million a year to a program that helps people co-ordinate and manage their home-care services. - 2/22/2023
Code Grey: Workers, advocates paint a grim picture of healthcare in Niagara
A panel of paramedics, nurses, emergency room doctors, addictions workers, and advocates from the Ontario Nurses Association and the Ontario Health Coalition spoke at the Feb. 9 forum. - 2/22/2023
It's time to make healthcare a federal responsibility
Canadians have long viewed their ability to access healthcare without paying out of pocket as a quintessential Canadian quality. And having provinces run healthcare may have made sense in the days of paper and telegraphs, when integration was nigh on impossible. But today, when integration is paramount to running a healthcare system, it makes no sense. - 2/22/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Jaiveer Singh: "Make sure you have the opportunity to pivot when things aren't working."
As I've evolved as an entrepreneur, one thing I've realized is how important it is for the long term to make sure you take time for your continued development, both mentally and physically. On a certain level this is just self-preservation, but it’s also about being able to put your best self forward in every situation. - 2/22/2023
Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on healthcare
Canada’s premiers agreed earlier this month to accept Ottawa’s offer of more than $46 billion to augment the Canada Health Transfer. - 2/21/2023
Ontario hospitals optimistic health reform bill will prevent drain of workers
Ontario Hospital Association CEO Anthony Dale says the province listened when hospitals asked for physicians who work in the new system to have hospital privileges. - 2/21/2023
Family of N.S. woman who died in hospital after seven hour wait sues health authority
A statement of claim filed Tuesday against the health authority and the ER physician on shift at the time of Holthoff’s death names her late husband and her three children as plaintiffs. - 2/21/2023
Fairuz Siraj wins for Rising Star at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards
The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners. - 2/21/2023
Lindsay Dixon wins for 'Raise Your Voice' at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards
The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners. - 2/21/2023
Jonathan Lu wins for Public Protector at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards
The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.