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- 9/28/2021
The federal government is out of excuses: It’s time to get serious about pharmacare
We need Canada’s 44th Parliament to focus on building a stronger, more balanced frame for Canadian society’s collective house after COVID-19 exposed its rotting planks. - 9/28/2021
Video: Four differences between urban and medical practices
Dr. Rithesh Ram outlines his count of the four big differences between urban and medical practices—available by video or transcript of his comments. - 9/28/2021
Hemp oil vs. cannabis oil?
Both recreational cannabis and industrial hemp are both cannabis species and contain THC, however, they are distinct strains with unique biochemical compositions and uses. - 9/28/2021
Alberta's Kenney rejects new health rules as COVID-19 cripples hospitals
Kenney said Tuesday his government needs more time to see if recently announced rules are working. - 9/28/2021
Nova Scotia to make vaccination mandatory for health workers, teachers
Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, says vaccination will be required for a broad range of public employees, including hospital and long-term care workers, physicians, paramedics, teachers and other educational staff. - 9/28/2021
Video: Three questions about being a minority doctor in a rural area
Dr. Rithesh Ram of Drumheller, Alta. in this video—and transcript—answers three questions about his experience as a minority doctor practicing in a rural area. - 9/28/2021
N.S. health officials draw lessons from COVID-19 outbreak in Mennonite community
The Mennonite community of roughly 300 people is about 75 kilometres north of Halifax in rural Hants County. - 9/28/2021
Video: How to help with vaccine hesitancy
In this short video, five community pharmacists describe how they address vaccine hesitancy and help encourage patients to become vaccinated against COVID-19. - 9/27/2021
Sanofi drops plans for messenger RNA vaccine against virus
The Paris-based company said it will continue to develop another vaccine candidate that is already undergoing late stage human trials.