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- 1/4/2022
B.C.'s Dr. Henry says employers should plan now for lots of sick workers
Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday that private companies, schools and healthcare sites must all prepare for a wave of illness by reinforcing safety protocols like physical distancing to protect as many people as possible. - 1/4/2022
Practising self care for physicians
Dr. Ginevra Mills, a reproductive specialist, tells us why self care matters particularly for physicians compared to other professions. - 1/4/2022
Poll: Is Omicron having an impact on your staffing?
As Omicron cuts a swath through the Canadian population, healthcare workers are extremely vulnerable to this virulent variant. - 1/4/2022
Pharmacists help patients succeed in kicking the habit
Chris Oliveiro wants to help people kick the tobacco habit. His efforts aren’t going up in smoke. “Yes, we are making an impact,” says the pharmacist/owner of Springdale Pharmacy in Brampton, Ont. - 1/4/2022
A Canada-wide look at the latest COVID-19 developments
There's a deluge of COVID-19-related news this week, so we're keeping it brief with highlights from different provinces. - 1/4/2022
Practising yoga for physicians
Dr. Melanie Bechard, an emergency pediatric specialist, shares her story about how yoga changed the way that she lives her life as a doctor. - 1/4/2022
Blood test may one day predict severe pregnancy complication
Preeclampsia happens in around 1 of 20 pregnancies, usually in the third trimester, and can cause organ damage, stroke and preterm birth. Pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders are among the leading causes of maternal death worldwide. - 1/4/2022
Not always healthy: what your patients need to know about plant-based diets
Plant-based meats are often high in sodium, ultra-processed and not any healthier than meat. Meanwhile, nearly half of the consumers think they are more nutritious. - 1/4/2022
Provinces to receive large shipments of rapid tests this month: prime minister
Trudeau said he understands people are frustrated and feeling as though the country is back in the early months of the pandemic, despite more than a year of sacrifices and significant efforts.