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- 11/18/2020
First CIHI data drop on pandemic tracks decline in physician services in spring
New data released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) examines how Canada’s healthcare systems were impacted by COVID-19 from March to June 2020, a period widely referred to as Wave 1 of the pandemic. - 11/18/2020
Doctors, Conservative MPs say not enough consultation on assisted dying bill
The bill is now being studied by the justice committee after passing second reading in the House of Commons 246-78 in late October. - 11/18/2020
Pharmacists may reduce unintended pregnancies by providing interim contraceptive with each emergency contraceptive
Patients should also be invited to attend a sexual and reproductive health clinic, where all methods of contraception are available. - 11/18/2020
Experts call for COVIDzero strategy to weed out virus, but will it work?
The aim of the approach is to wipe out the virus through stricter restrictions ranging from targeted closures to full-on lockdowns, bolstered testing and tracing capabilities and government relief for individuals and businesses. - 11/17/2020
Security, health experts to lead review of pandemic warning system
Margaret Bloodworth will chair a three-member review panel studying what went wrong with the Global Public Health Intelligence Network. - 11/17/2020
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health consulting with retail to curb COVID-19 as holiday shopping starts
Once he meets with retail and business sectors, the guidance will be released on how best stores can manage public health rules allowing for no more than groups of 10. - 11/17/2020
We need to invest in a better, more accessible toolbox
The new thinking in healthcare is centred around exercise and wellness as a means to prevent and manage chronic diseases. But many Canadian communities still don't have basic access to fitness, wellness and healthy food resources.