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- 8/10/2022
Ontario hospitals preparing for possible shortage of epidural catheters
Lakeridge Health in Durham Region said it's facing a potential shortage of epidural catheters related to supply-chain issues across North America. - 8/10/2022
Quebec rejects plea to send army to northern region facing health worker shortage
The labour shortage in Nunavik's health sector is not new—and neither are the requests for government action. - 8/10/2022
Hospital in southwestern Ontario cancels surgeries due to ongoing staff shortages
The hospital also warned earlier this week that emergency wait times were "much higher than normal'' due to high patient volumes and ongoing staff shortages. - 8/9/2022
Remember, the virus is smarter than we are!
Dr. Noorali Bharwani makes a passionate plea for continued vaccination. - 8/9/2022
What’s the point of wealth?
During a medical emergency, Dr. Matt Poyner is reminded what the real point of money is. - 8/9/2022
London kids to be offered polio shot after more virus found
According to the World Health Organization, only one in 200 polio infections leads to paralysis; most people don't show any symptoms. - 8/9/2022
National Pharmacare is coming. What does that mean for pharmacy?
National pharmacare is nuanced, and the devil is in the details. What’s covered, who pays, and who administers the program all have significant implications on patients and pharmacies. - 8/9/2022
Former CEO of Halifax children's hospital sentenced to five months in jail for fraud
During sentencing today, Judge Paul Scovil said Kitch was a highly paid civil servant who chose to ignore corporate expense provisions in order to benefit financially. - 8/9/2022
Case report: tick rash?
Dr. Robert Dickson sees a young patient with a puzzling "bullseye" lesion. - 8/9/2022
Pharmacists are helping travellers safely plan their trips
Canadians are eager to travel again. After months of isolation, confinement, and working from home, the thought of getting away to relax at a resort, explore far-off lands, or simply visit friends and family is wondrously appealing.