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- 10/18/2011
University of Alberta to launch PharmD program
Students graduating from the University of Alberta's pharmacy program in 2013 just learned that they will soon have the option of applying for entry into the school's newly-approved PharmD program. - 10/18/2011
One in four hospitalized for depression are readmitted within a month
One in four people hospitalized for depression were readmitted or visited an emergency room again for depression within 30 days of discharge, according to a new study by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) here. The results were published in the August issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. - 10/18/2011
B.C. fee deal talks collapse—again
Government wants to stop funding EMR-adoption program PITO and other initiatives - 10/18/2011
St. Michael's Hospital opens new knowledge institute in Toronto
A transformative gift from Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist Li Ka-shing has created a world-class institute at St Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto. - 10/17/2011
New Canadian guidelines for managing rheumatoid arthritis
List of recommendations aims to promote best practices and improve healthcare delivery for those with RA. - 10/17/2011
Nurse-based model of care effective for chronic kidney disease
Study finds model decreases costs without reducing quality of life. - 10/17/2011
Is CoQ10 the fountain of youth for older mothers?
So-called anti-aging coenzyme may help explain decreased fertility in older women, early research indicates - 10/17/2011
Vernon Jubilee Hospital opens new $180-million Polson Tower
The Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, B.C., is officially open. The $180-million tower has added 16,815 square metres of space to the site. More space has allowed for the expansion of operating rooms and the emergency department. - 10/17/2011
Internationally educated nurses share their stories of challenge and success
CARE Centre for IENs has helped over 1,000 nurses from more than 140 countries re-establish their careers in Canada. Here are three success stories. - 10/17/2011
B.C. seeing wave of older mothers
High blood pressure, diabetes and birth defects of greater concern for older cohort