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- 3/6/2022
Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe. - 3/6/2022
No obvious concerns for FPs in Ontario's PPSA fee deal save the 'commitments without plans'
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla has examined Ontario’s proposed physician services agreement around FP issues and virtual care. - 3/6/2022
China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'
In his annual report to the national legislature Saturday, Premier Li Keqiang said China needs to "constantly refine epidemic containment'' but gave no indication Beijing might ease the highly touted "zero tolerance'' strategy. - 3/6/2022
Ontario offering nurses up to $5,000 as job retention incentive
The government says it will spend $763 million on the incentive. - 3/3/2022
‘Not racist isn’t enough’ Black students advocate for change in Canadian medical institutions
Black medical students across Canada are beginning to speak out about the lack of representation and equity in the field. - 3/3/2022
Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll
A new poll found 59% of Canadians said having an ongoing relationship with a family doctor or team was more important than having care that was more convenient. - 3/3/2022
They can strike but we can’t
Dr. Jabir Jassam says by increasing the number of NPs, PAs and other mid-level providers, governments have set themselves up for bigger financial problems. - 3/3/2022
Runnymede Healthcare Centre to establish rehab centre for first responders, medical personnel with post-traumatic stress injuries
A few weeks ago, dangerous thoughts raced through Kevin Doherty's mind. The district chief with Toronto Fire was off work after getting his hip replaced and pain reverberated through his body. - 3/3/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Joella Wang: "I am very proud of being a pharmacist."
I think young leaders have a genuine curiosity to understand why things are done in a certain way and have a strong desire to make changes if it doesn’t make sense – and we are not shy about sharing our thoughts.