Martha Porado
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- 9/11/2024
New payment model coming for N.B. docs including billing codes for work done by nurses
While not yet revealing all the details, New Brunswick’s government says it’s creating a patient and provider registry, which doctors will be paid to help maintain. - 9/10/2024
Certain Sask. pharmacies to be selected for strep throat, ear infection pilot project
Saskatchewan's government is setting up new training for pharmacists, which will allow a handful (for now) to take some new tasks. - 9/10/2024
B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election
Dr. Vincent Wong, president of the BC College of Family Physicians, says doctors are being pushed to the brink by a system that isn’t supporting them. - 9/10/2024
‘Smart glove’ developed at UBC could help with stroke recovery
The glove can track a patient’s hand and finger movements during rehabilitation exercises. - 9/9/2024
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved
PHAC’s vice-president of infectious diseases and vaccination programs branch is explaining the plan after some pharmacists and doctors said it could leave gaps in vaccine access that could span weeks. - 9/9/2024
Atlantic Canada’s largest children’s hospital receives record $25-million donation
The $25-million donation to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax came from Myron and Berna Garron. - 9/8/2024
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes
The government issued a press release saying it has asked the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions to respect the conditions laid out in the province’s act respecting end-of-life care when it comes to pressing criminal charges. - 9/8/2024
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of healthcare funds
The doctors’ group has released a new report calling for a greater commitment to tracking improvements in delivery and patient outcomes, citing the complexity of the deals. - 9/5/2024
Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967
The health unit did not say how the person was exposed, but noted that bats across Ontario have tested positive for rabies.
