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- 1/26/2022
Unions want Ontario to reverse hospital COVID policy that allows sick people to work
SEIU Healthcare and CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, which together represent approximately 100,000 healthcare workers at hospitals and long-term care homes, wrote to the premier, health minister and chief medical officer of health this week outlining their concerns over the guidance. - 1/26/2022
The 'Year of the Wearable' and the motivating value of metrics
'Infotoxication' is a concern by Dr. Puneet Seth argues that he has seen that quantifying his fitness, steps and exertion through apps has boosted his health. - 1/26/2022
Having a ball! Creative Omicron PSA from New Brunswick gov't has Instagram abuzz
We've seen some PSAs in our time, but none combining a mix of fail videos and the classic death drop dance move made famous by drag ball culture. - 1/26/2022
Ontario to begin resuming non urgent surgeries on Monday
Non-urgent surgeries were put on hold in early January to preserve hospital capacity, affecting an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 procedures a week. - 1/26/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Michael Do: "I love the challenge of solving problems."
I love being a pharmacist because I love making a difference in the everyday health of patients and the community I serve. - 1/26/2022
Moderna begins testing omicron matched COVID shots in adults
The company announced Wednesday that the first participant had received a dose. Earlier this week, competitor Pfizer began a similar study of its own reformulated shots. - 1/25/2022
How do you market prescription transfers?
Time after time it’s the same story. You look at advertising from most pharmacies and the message is always “transfer your prescriptions” or “fast, free, and easy transfers”. Often we are so focused on our own internal goals of script growth that we don’t truly consider our potential patients’ perspective. - 1/25/2022
Former Regina doctor accused of sexual assault says he was shocked by complaints
Sylvester Ukabam, 76, faces seven counts of sexual assault that allegedly occurred between December 2010 and April 2017. - 1/25/2022
Simple tool aims to remove guesswork when calculating dosages for kids in emergencies
The device measures the circumference of a child's arm as a quick method of determining their weight. - 1/25/2022
People are 'fed up': Quebec follows Ontario's lead and loosens COVID-19 restrictions
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said the province would adopt a go-slow approach, which will see gathering limits raised on Monday for private functions, as well as the reopening of restaurants at 50% capacity and a resumption of some sports activities for those under 18.