COVID-19

Nursing students backstop Toronto ER in 'tight situation,' union concerned
The UHN said last week that it was in a "very tight situation for staffing over the weekend'' and an ER was supported by staff across different units, including medical residents, personal support workers and nursing students.
Manitoba unlikely to open up eligibility for fourth shots of the COVID-19 vaccine
Manitoba will hold off on allowing low-risk adults to get a fourth COVID-19 shot and prioritize a bivalent vaccine rollout in the fall, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer said.

'Persistent symptoms': Study shows 6% of children suffer long-term COVID-19

The eight-country study included 1,884 kids aged 17 and younger who went to an emergency department with COVID-19 and had 90-day followups.
Stickers, toys and longer appointments: Ontario health units plan for young kids' vax

Families are encouraged to bring comfort items like blankets, stuffed animals and tablets.
Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection

The 28-year-old Toronto resident had only just returned to work as a dancer and physical trainer in late May when he developed a fever.
CAPSI asks pharmacists to volunteer as mentors

Wanna be a mentor? The Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns wants you!
A medical school reunion, 55 years later

Long-time graduates keep tradition alive by continuing to meet at 80+ years old.
Dozens of Ontario LTC homes don't have proper air-conditioning, minister blames supply-chain issues

Legislation passed last year required that homes install air conditioning in all resident rooms by June 22 of this year.
Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse

Dr. Jabir Jassam says, ‘We try to do everything for our patients, but we unfortunately forget their spouses. We may even sometimes get annoyed by their complaints and their many questions, fears and anxieties.’
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers

Test your knowledge about giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children aged six months to five years old.

Nursing students backstop Toronto ER in 'tight situation,' union concerned

Manitoba unlikely to open up eligibility for fourth shots of the COVID-19 vaccine

'Persistent symptoms': Study shows 6% of children suffer long-term COVID-19

Stickers, toys and longer appointments: Ontario health units plan for young kids' vax

Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection

CAPSI asks pharmacists to volunteer as mentors

A medical school reunion, 55 years later

Dozens of Ontario LTC homes don't have proper air-conditioning, minister blames supply-chain issues

Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers