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- 6/3/2021
Pharmacists can be key supports in the opioid crisis
Canada is experiencing a disturbing surge in opioid-related deaths during the pandemic. Pharmacists are often among the first to experience their patients’ health problems. - 6/3/2021
Quiz: Test your 'weekend warrior' injury IQ
“Weekend warriors” engage in demanding sporting activities on weekends despite minimal physical activity during the week— and frequently end up in physicians’ offices with injuries. - 6/3/2021
Optometrists threaten to reject OHIP covered eye exams
Optometrists in Ontario say they will stop accepting OHIP for covered eye exams, citing underfunding from the government. - 6/3/2021
Medical associations urge health ministers to pursue national licensure
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada sent a letter to provincial and territorial health ministers advocating for national licensure for Canadian physicians. Eleven other medical associations signed the letter. - 6/3/2021
New PharmD grads kick off careers with award-winning tech venture
“I had been researching to see which (vaccine booking systems) would be best for us, and when we got the offer to be part of the pilot for this new software, I said ‘OK.’” - 6/3/2021
Across Canada, pharmacies amp up vaccinations in race against Delta variant
Provinces acted quickly on NACI's recommendations about mixing and matching doses. All provinces are offering a choice, meaning that pharmacists will be fielding many questions. - 6/2/2021
Welcome to Canadian Healthcare Network!
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'Next big wave': Radiation drugs track and kill cancer cells
Doctors are reporting improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells.