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- 9/7/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Ajay Chahal: "I want to see pharmacists recognized for their full potential."
It's unfortunate but I still hear things like "pill pusher" or "pill counter" when referring to pharmacist skill sets. We are so much more than that and I will continue to advocate for pharmacists by creating systems where pharmacists can become leaders. - 9/6/2022
B.C. to start fall COVID-19 booster campaign with recently approved bivalent vaccines
Residents will start receiving invitations to book a second booster shot this month in the campaign aimed at combating an expected increase in COVID-19 and flu cases in November and December when people spend more time indoors. - 9/6/2022
Upcoming conference to focus on specialty pharmacy
Neighbourhood Pharmacies to host specialty-focused summit in November - 9/6/2022
Case Report: Enigmatic leg rash
Is the patient at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic experiencing the aftermath of an insect bite? - 9/6/2022
Three common prescription documentation mistakes
Common prescription documentation mistakes found by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia were highlighted in its PRP Insights publication on the topic. - 9/6/2022
How to lead a high-performance pharmacy team
High performance teams need a strong leader, but it can be difficult to be a leader. Nobody ever teaches us as pharmacists what being a real leader is all about. True leadership is the ability to communicate with and effectively reach each person on your team. - 9/6/2022
Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30
Health Canada last week approved for people 18 and older an adapted version of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, which targets both the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Omicron BA.1 variant. - 9/6/2022
Ontario gives OK for nursing college to expedite international nurse registration
Among the college's proposals was allowing internationally trained nurses to be temporarily registered while they go through the process of full registration, such as completing education and an exam. - 9/6/2022
Case of Ontario doctor accused of killing four to return to court on Sept. 21
Dr. Brian Nadler was initially charged with first-degree murder last year in the death of 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital.