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- 11/25/2022
Canadian pediatricians ditch toddler screen time limits in new guidance
New guidance still urges no screens at all for kids younger than age two, except to video-chat with others, such as grandparents. - 11/25/2022
What do we know about vitamin B12 deficiency?
Certain segments of the population are at higher risk of not getting enough of this critical nutrient. - 11/25/2022
'Faster care': Online tool aims to cut emergency room wait times in Winnipeg
Some physicians with the health authority say the new tool won't solve longer wait times in hospitals, but it may help people with less urgent needs receive care more quickly. - 11/25/2022
B.C. has plan to cancel surgeries to make room for flu cases in overcrowded hospitals
Health Minister Adrian Dix says postponing non-urgent surgeries is one way to create room at hospitals for patients, especially children, who are fighting flu and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. - 11/25/2022
Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting shelves
The Canadian Pharmacists Association confirmed to the Canadian Press shipments have started to arrive. - 11/24/2022
Tech Talk for technicians - November 2022
A table of contents for the November 2022 Tech Talk newsletter, written specifically for pharmacy technicians. - 11/24/2022
China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record
Lockdowns including in a city where factory workers clashed this week with police. - 11/24/2022
Is cannabis worse for the lungs than tobacco?
A uOttawa study found cannabis smokers saw higher rates of several different lung problems than those who smoke cigarettes alone. - 11/24/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Alina Rashid: "As pharmacists we are uniquely positioned to work in a diverse range of settings."
As pharmacists we are uniquely positioned to work in a diverse range of settings – community pharmacy, hospital, government, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and beyond. Be open to new experiences and new challenges – you grow when you are uncomfortable.