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- 11/4/2020
Manitoba Health Minister won't apologize for saying docs "causing chaos" with letter expressing COVID-19 concerns
On Tuesday, Friesen questioned the doctors' motivation in sending the letter in a committee meeting. - 11/4/2020
What does Ontario’s second wave plan need? A strong dose of primary care engagement
The hospital-centric approach in the first wave made sense. The second wave, however, needs a more thoughtful approach. The majority of care happens in the community. Family doctors alone provide two-thirds of all health-care visits — not to mention the care done by other community-based physicians, including specialists, those providing diagnostic services, and other health professionals. - 11/4/2020
Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Thursday
The province says it is spending $2.5 billion more in the hospital sector this year to help fight the pandemic. - 11/4/2020
Infectious disease expert says human case of rare swine flu likely a one off
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an associate professor in the department of medicine, wrote on Twitter "what fresh hell is this'' when she first heard about the case in central Alberta. - 11/3/2020
Ottawa doctor says Ford is 'gaslighting' in flu shot messaging
Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth said shortages of the vaccine are symptomatic of a much bigger problem and are causing her to worry about the eventual rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine. - 11/3/2020
Pharmacists helping Pharmacists
- 11/3/2020
Pharmacy graduates frustrated at licensing delays
A recent discussion posted on Reddit, accompanied by a flurry of comments, is a good indication of the level of disappointment, suspicion and frustration among pharmacy graduates who've yet to qualify as pharmacists. - 11/3/2020
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Enter this month's reader contest to share your best tips and earn a chance to win a prize. - 11/3/2020
So, you want to own a pharmacy, Part 5. What’s your niche?
Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle to carve out a niche. Make sure your niche complements your pharmacy’s strengths and is sustainable. Your pharmacy is your passion. It’s important that what your practice does and stands for forms a key part of the community and is a reflection of you. - 11/3/2020
Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health suggests coexistence approach to COVID-19 response
At this week's Ottawa Board of Health meeting, Dr. Vera Etches said the goal of the new approach she's suggesting would be the same, namely minimizing hospitalizations and deaths, as well as societal disruption.