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- 10/29/2020
University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy tests contactless delivery with drones
The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Hogan Pharmacy and PeopleCare are teaming up with Canadian company AirMatrix to test deliveries to homes and long-term care facilities using drones. - 10/29/2020
Cyberattack targets Montreal health agency, forcing it to go offline
Authorities put contingencies into place for 72 hours by printing hard copies of patient care documents or using USB keys. - 10/29/2020
COVID-19 testing from the front line
With some Ontario pharmacies starting to offer this service, it's brought up a lot of questions, challenges as well as benefits. As with any new service or change to workflow, pharmacies have had to plan, adapt and be agile to incorporate testing into their practice safely and efficiently. Let’s take a closer look at what COVID-19 testing at Ontario needs to take into consideration. - 10/28/2020
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants calls on B.C. to allow PAs to work
The association noted Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia have integrated PAs into their health system, as well as those operating within the Canadian Armed Forces. Despite the keen need for trained health professional, especially given the pandemic, PAs aren't allowed to work in B.C. - 10/28/2020
Nova Scotia Tories propose splitting off mental health, addictions into distinct government department
The plan said the province spends more than $344 million on mental health services, which would make it the seventh largest government department if it were separated from health overall. - 10/28/2020
2020-21 flu vaccine coverage by province and territory
Of the 11 influenza vaccines authorized for use by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, just two have coverage under all of Canada’s public immunization programs - 10/28/2020
Healthcare providers encouraged to watch out for diabetics' mental health
The level of amputations has risen for diabetics during the pandemic, he said, as people have been afraid to seek treatment even with telltale trouble signs like numbness in limbs.