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- 2/13/2022
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions in order to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but generally they are doing so without the encouragement of major denominations and prominent religious leaders. - 2/13/2022
Virtual care in Canada: An update from organized medicine
The CMA, the Royal College and CFPC: Much work to be done to get virtual care operating properly in Canadian healthcare. - 2/13/2022
The double-edged sword of primary care reform in Quebec, redux
Quebec made some good decisions about primary care IT but bureaucratic meddling has led to uneven access to FPs, argues Dr. Mark Roper. - 2/13/2022
Some Alberta students, parents anxious as mask rule lifts in schools
While some have said they welcome the step toward normalcy, others say they are anxious and worried over what has become a divisive, political issue in the COVID-19 pandemic. - 2/13/2022
Ontario announces vax certificates to end March 1
Masking requirements will stay in place for now, but the province says a timeline to lift them will come later. - 2/13/2022
I’m an addiction researcher and therapist. Here’s why promoting sober ‘dry months’ bothers me
On the surface, “dry” months are great—individuals set a personal goal to abstain from drinking, are publicly encouraged to achieve it and raise funds for a charity. It can be seen as supportive and positive, and many individuals tout the health benefits they experience as a result. - 2/13/2022
Manitoba doctor receives national recognition for work on Indigenous healthcare
Since October 2020, Dr. Lavallee has served as the CEO of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin, a not-for-profit that works closely with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. - 2/10/2022
Manitoba to lift mask mandates, COVID-19 vaccine passports in March
As of next week, the entire province will move to yellow status in its pandemic response plan. Capacity limits are to end Tuesday at indoor venues, including restaurants, casinos, museums and sporting events. - 2/10/2022
Ode to my colleagues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dalhia Chiche-More, knows that one day this will all be over but she wonders if medicine will ever be the same again? - 2/10/2022
Novavax says protein vaccine works for kids as young as 12
Its shots have been cleared for use in adults by regulators in Britain, Europe and elsewhere and by the World Health Organization, and are under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.