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A new urban Indigenous health centre is the first of its kind in Nova Scotia
The centre will open with three doctors working part time alongside a full-time nurse practitioner and a family practice nurse, and Dr. Young says recruitment is ongoing to add a fourth physician.
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Pharmacists: What keeps you going?

In an upcoming feature article, we'll be looking at some of the ways in which pharmacists are finding joy, motivation and reasons for positivity in their pharmacy practice.
How common are primary psycho dermatologic conditions?

Skin-picking, hair-pulling, delusional parasitosis can appear as skin problems but may need psychiatric assessment.
Ukrainian migrants face hurdles in accessing primary care, say health experts

A new analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal today suggests that Canada's special visa program for Ukrainians escaping war may help streamline the immigration process, but could also create gaps in access to medical care.
Ontario considering expanding COVID-19 booster shots to all adults amid seventh wave

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said in an interview with The Canadian Press that he anticipates news on that will come next week on "both whether and how'' to expand the rollout.
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Risk for myocarditis, pericarditis may depend on which mRNA vaccine is used

Ontario study shows while the problem remains rare, Modern had slightly higher rates than Pfizer.
Federal government invests $10 million in initiative to assess outpatient treatments for COVID-19

The federal government announced it will invest $10 million to research outpatients medications for COVID-19 through the Can-ADAPT COVID research platform.
How pharmacists can tackle climate change

Five tips you can use in your practice now.

A new urban Indigenous health centre is the first of its kind in Nova Scotia

Ask us to: Ask an expert

Pharmacists: What keeps you going?

How common are primary psycho dermatologic conditions?

Ukrainian migrants face hurdles in accessing primary care, say health experts

Ontario considering expanding COVID-19 booster shots to all adults amid seventh wave

POLL: How do you feel about the ‘summer wave’ of COVID-19?

Risk for myocarditis, pericarditis may depend on which mRNA vaccine is used

Federal government invests $10 million in initiative to assess outpatient treatments for COVID-19

How pharmacists can tackle climate change