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- 9/6/2022
Healthcare labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to team-based care
In recent weeks hospitals across the country have taken drastic measures to cope with the staff shortages, including temporarily closing emergency departments. - 9/6/2022
Unions representing 60,000 B.C. healthcare workers reach tentative contract deal
Meena Brisard, the lead negotiator for the nine-union Facilities Bargaining Association, said protecting members' earnings against rising living costs had been a priority during the talks that began in February. - 9/6/2022
Case Report: A limp and a rash
A patient with an unusual symptom and extensive rash lead Dr. Robert Dickson to diagnose shingles. - 9/6/2022
CVS to buy home healthcare provider Signify for $8 billion
CVS said Signify has more than 10,000 employees including physicians and nurses, a presence in every state, and offers technology platforms. - 9/6/2022
Two upcoming events for pharmacy techs
N.S. pharmacy conference, plus webinar for hospital techs - 9/6/2022
Ontario's science table members would have advised against scrapping COVID isolation
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said last week that those who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate for five days, an approach he referred to as "practical and pragmatic.'' - 9/6/2022
Fake Florida doctor sentenced to 9 years for dating scam
The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service and the Internal Revenue Service, and authorities said they are searching for any additional victims. - 9/2/2022
Public Health Ontario to have final say on topics studied by new science table
Public Health Ontario said it has invited existing science table members to "submit their expressions of interest'' to join the new team before a call goes out to the public on Sept. 8. - 9/2/2022
POLL: Do patients often leave an appointment with you empty handed?
This one's a two-parter! - 9/2/2022
DRUG QUIZ: Methanol poisoning
What is the treatment for methanol poisoning? What is the antidote?