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- 11/30/2021
Pharmacy U Vancouver 2021 was a huge success!
Pharmacy U returned to an in-person event on November 27, 2021 in Vancouver. The event was a joyous reunion for the hundreds of attendees. Against a backdrop of dramatic Atmospheric Rainfall events in British Columbia and the continuing presence of the Covid-19 pandemic, pharmacists and pharmacy leaders from across the country learned from some of Canada's pharmacy leaders. The strictest protocols were followed, every precaution was taken to allow this in-person event to take place. The next Pharmacy U Toronto has been scheduled for April 2, 2022 at the Toronto International Centre. Watch this space for more info! - 11/30/2021
Historic U.S. Supreme Court abortion arguments heard today, conservatives signal changes
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito were among those who questioned the viability line, with Alito referencing those who have said the line "really doesn't make any sense.'' - 11/30/2021
COVID-19 shows up in Canadian wildlife for first time with three Quebec deer infected
Until more is known, it says anyone exposed to respiratory tissues and fluids from deer should wear a well-fitting mask and avoid splashing of fluids as much as possible. - 11/29/2021
All travellers arriving by air, except from U.S., must now test at airport
The new measures come as public health officials around the world warn of the potentially dangerous new Omicron variant of COVID-19. - 11/29/2021
Unvaccinated travellers barred from planes and trains as of today
The stringent new requirement comes into effect as Canada reacts to the emergence of the new, highly mutated Omicron variant of COVID-19. - 11/29/2021
More than $1B needed to clear surgical backlogs: Canadian Medical Association
Health systems lost an average of 118 days of procedure time for hip replacements on the high end of the spectrum, and an average of 46 days for breast cancer surgery on the low end. - 11/29/2021
New info shows omicron spread wider earlier than thought
It is unclear where or when the variant first emerged, and the Dutch announcement further muddies the timeline. - 11/29/2021
Alberta pharmacists: Nominate a peer for an APEX award!
The APEX award is given by the Alberta Pharmacists' Association. - 11/29/2021
More vaccinations than ever before, but what services fell for Canadian pharmacists in 2020-21?
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and interns gave more than 5.4 million flu shots in 2020-21, and at least 9.3 million COVID-19 vaccinations over the same period.