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- 10/6/2020
App helps providers and patients navigate flu vaccination
The free app aims to reduce wait times and help healthcare providers manage their inventory during influenza season - 10/6/2020
Rx Drug Mart named one of Canada's top growing companies
Started in 2015, the network of pharmacies is spread out across the country in every province except Quebec and Nova Scotia. - 10/6/2020
Saskatchewan nurse disciplined over Facebook comments wins court appeal
In 2015, Strom aired concerns on Facebook over her grandfather's treatment a few weeks after his death. In her comments she said the staff of St. Joseph's Integrated Health Centre in Macklin, Sask. needed to do a better job of looking after the elderly patients in their care. - 10/5/2020
High demand for COVID-19 testing in pharmacies
More than 5,800 tests conducted in pharmacies over the most recent five-day period as flu immunizations begin to ramp up. - 10/5/2020
COVID-19 testing backlog means Ontario swabs heading to California
It remains unclear how much time sending specimens to California adds to Ontarians' wait times in receiving their results. - 10/5/2020
Virtual learning the new reality for pharmacy schools
There are advantages to online learning, say faculty, however socialization—learning how to become a professional—is difficult to learn via computer. - 10/5/2020
Alberta's top doctor concerned as COVID-19 cases surge in Edmonton area
The province recorded 982 active cases in the Edmonton health zone on Monday, up from 851 in Thursday's update. - 10/5/2020
Saskatchewan NDP leader pledges $100 million for more healthcare workers
Dr. Meili noted the funding commitment would be enough to hire 100 doctors, 150 registered nurses, 300 licensed practical nurses and 500 clinical care assistance, as one example of how it could be distributed.