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- 4/4/2022
Thousands of Ontario students behind on vaccines usually administered in schools
In Toronto alone, an estimated 73,000 students in Grades 7 through 12 are behind by at least one dose in their Hepatitis B, Human Papilloma Virus and meningococcal vaccines. - 4/4/2022
How e-prescribing has helped me find balance between in-person and virtual care
Dr. Soreya Dhanji started using PrescribeIT, Canada Health Infoway’s e-prescribing tool, when the pandemic began and finds when pharmacists have questions it is so much easier having the questions come right into her EMR. - 4/3/2022
It's time for new tools to boost uptake of third doses, child vaccination: experts
When first and second doses became available, Ontario—and Canada at large—was the envy of the world in how quickly the population got vaccinated. - 4/3/2022
EnsembleIQ appoints former Wall Street Journal executive, Craig Lowe, head of new enterprise member and subscription initiatives
EnsembleIQ is the company that runs the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business. - 4/3/2022
Alberta Health Services CEO Dr. Verna Yiu leaves top job a year before contract ends
The AHS board says in a statement the departure of Dr. Verna Yiu takes effect Monday but has been in the works for a while. - 4/3/2022
Ford announces $21M funding to expand health services in Brampton hospitals
Ford says these funding commitments are part of his government's plan to invest more than $30 billion over the next 10 years to improve the province's healthcare infrastructure. - 4/3/2022
POLL: Are you ready to head back to in-person conferences and education?
Spring traditionally kicks off conference season for the pharmacy profession. This year, we note a range of in-person, virtual and hybrid pharmacy events planned across Canada. What's your current comfort level with live pharmacy education and conferences? - 4/3/2022
Animal tranquillizer detected in growing number of human overdose deaths in Ontario
Nigel Caulkett, a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary, says the drug produces a deep state of sedation that affects cardiovascular function and can induce vomiting. - 4/3/2022
Ontario NDP promises universal mental healthcare; estimate of $1.15B a year
In a campaign event Sunday, Andrea Horwath said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed how broken Ontario's mental health system is, and people who need help shouldn't have to worry about the cost. - 4/3/2022
You choose either yes or yes
Dr. Jabir Jassam says we can vote on things but when the system is set up by the strong we do not have a true choice or true justice.