ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/1/2022
Pharmacy Leader Shelita Dattani: "I have never been more proud of being a pharmacist than in this pandemic year."
It is energizing and affirming, as a leader, a pharmacist, and a mother to see so many other female peers and leaders in our sector being celebrated for their accomplishments. - 3/1/2022
Doctors of BC introduce prevention toolkit to 'AVOID' frailty as aging populations stress healthcare systems
By 2031 22.8% of Canada’s population will be seniors. - 2/28/2022
The World Health Organization needs to craft and adopt an international pandemic regulation
It’s time we crafted and adopted an international pandemic regulation Such a new regulation would minimize both current threats and the potential disruption of new threats to global health. We simply cannot continue fumbling along, relying on countries’ individual self-interest and lukewarm concern for humanity as a whole. - 2/28/2022
Alberta ends almost all COVID-19 restrictions
Alberta has lifted almost all of its COVID-19 restrictions and Premier Jason Kenney says his government will propose a bill to ensure rules are consistent across the province. - 2/28/2022
Ontario judge rules mother doesn't have to vaccinate her children against COVID-19
An Ontario judge says he is not prepared to accept as fact that vaccinating children against COVID-19 is what’s best for them simply because it’s encouraged by the government, noting a number of factors—including the children’s own preferences—must be taken into account. - 2/28/2022
Saskatchewan ends all COVID-19 health measures
About half of Saskatchewan adults have received a booster. - 2/28/2022
N.B. health minister says help coming for doctors
Dorothy Shephard said Tuesday that an agreement on the program was reached with the New Brunswick Medical Society late last year. - 2/28/2022
Which COVID restrictions did Ontario just lift?
Most public health restrictions lift Tuesday in Ontario. Here's what's ending. - 2/28/2022
SHA exec leaving Saskatchewan for Ontario after 'increasingly tiring’ role in pandemic response
Dr. Kevin Wasko, based in Swift Current and currently physician executive for Integrated Rural Health is set to leave the province to focus on clinical work in Mississauga, Ont. - 2/27/2022
Is Taiwan next?
Many Canadian physicians and their patients have fled repressive, totalitarian regimes. The invasion of Ukraine is concerning for all as we ponder what might come next, says Dr. Charles Shaver.