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Pilot project seeks to boost healthcare provider cultural competence with LGBTQ+ patients
When prayer gets practical
I’ve contributed to countless conversations during the pandemic by simply saying, ‘My family’s mostly in the states.’ Canadians immediately grasp the added layer of worry implied, typically following up with something like, ‘Oh whereabouts?’ seeking a clearer picture of the level of healthcare system chaos my relatives may be contending with, and whether any additional public foolishness may be afoot.

Connecting with young people on COVID-19 messaging
New guide seeks to help rural hospitals run safe simulation trainings exercises during COVID-19
All Zoomed out? How to deal with Zoom fatigue over the holiday season
Ontario Health memo tells hospitals to prepare to handle surge of COVID-19 cases
What to tell patients about news reports concerning allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada advises patients to tell healthcare providers about any history of serious allergic reactions before receiving COVID-19 vaccine.
Axe the fax: A primer on fax tech in the 21st century, an Ontario’s healthcare system perspective

During the COVID-19 pandemic, fax technology failed spectacularly across the healthcare system. Providers who were cut off from their fax machines couldn't communicate. A massive shift to e-faxing caused overloaded fax servers and system failures with estimates of 15% to 25% of faxes sent not being received.
There may be restrictions on unvaccinated people in the future, but is that ethical?
Approval for Moderna's vaccine 'looks positive' but a few more documents still needed

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