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- 2/16/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."
When I collaborate with others, I find I can make the biggest difference and that drives me. There's something truly empowering about working with others to improve patient outcomes. - 2/16/2022
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors
Premier Doug Ford declined last year to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff at hospitals—though only one hospital was opposed to it - but many put their own policies in place. - 2/16/2022
The price and promise of the pandemic
New opportunities for expanded care have raised the profile—and importance—of community pharmacists. But at what cost? - 2/16/2022
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for use in Canada
The vaccine, which is protein-based, is the first of its kind to get approval in the country. - 2/16/2022
Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1
Dr. Kieran Moore says he's reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies. - 2/15/2022
B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain
Immunization campaigns, including booster shots, will continue in B.C., where 90.5% of residents over age 12 have received their second dose of a vaccine. - 2/15/2022
Researchers find potential to create universal type O blood organs for transplants
A new study from Canadian researchers is providing hope for potential transplant recipients, especially those like Ostrander who have rare blood types or other physical factors that increase their time on waitlists. - 2/15/2022
New Brunswick Nurses Union issues call for action to address working conditions
Union president Paula Doucet says working conditions have become increasingly unbearable, resulting in more nurses moving away from the province or leaving the profession. - 2/15/2022
They bear witness to their mistakes
A surgeon, a pharmacist and a nurse agreed to talk about their mistakes. Two do it anonymously, for fear of the consequences it could have and one with his face uncovered.