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- 7/11/2022
A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER
Dr. Jabir Jassam makes the case for more professional courtesy in certain situations. - 7/11/2022
New Brunswick lowers age for second COVID booster as Omicron variants cause concern
Health officials say residents 18 and over can obtain a second booster of COVID-19 vaccine if at least five months have passed since their third shot. - 7/11/2022
Premiers tell federal government to start funding talks over 'crumbling' healthcare
It's been eight months since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to meet with the premiers to address their request for stable, long-term healthcare funding, and that meeting is overdue, Horgan told a news conference at the start of the final day of the premiers' Council of the Federation gathering in Victoria. - 7/11/2022
Ontario municipal leaders call for action amid several temporary ER closures
Hospitals have cited critical staff shortages for the closures and organizations representing doctors and nurses have noted that workers are burned out and leaving their roles after two years on the front lines of the pandemic. - 7/11/2022
Toronto woman unable to work due to long-COVID has started the process for MAiD
Former chef Tracey Thompson emphasized in an interview that she does not wish to die, but with no means of financial support feels well and truly out of options. - 7/10/2022
Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks U.S. FDA approval
HRA Pharma's application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women's reproductive health. - 7/10/2022
Ukrainian migrants face hurdles in accessing primary care, say health experts
A new analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal today suggests that Canada's special visa program for Ukrainians escaping war may help streamline the immigration process, but could also create gaps in access to medical care. - 7/10/2022
Universities, health authority open medical research centre in Prince George
The centre, called the Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR), officially opened March 21 at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia in Prince George. - 7/10/2022
CVS Pharmacy pilots Skin Care Center
The Skin Care Center format, launched in three locations, features a wholly owned shop-in-shop experience that will provide shoppers with enhanced access to skin health innovations.