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UofA doctor develops app to help FPs better treat adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Dr. Sue emphasized the importance of clear communication when caring for patients with developmental disorders. He recommended using short phrases and straightforward language.
New app aims to rate doctors on cultural sensitivity
The Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour is seeking funding to develop the app, similar to Yelp. They want to collect information around experiences with medical practitioners, and help people find culturally-sensitive providers.

Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?

Women in US Nurses’ Health Study followed over 36 years to examine associations between personal use of permanent hair dyes and cancer risk and mortality.
Dr. Gigi Osler takes to TikTok in a bid to inform younger Winnipeggers on COVID-19 facts

She began using the latest social media platform in March, posting a video on proper hand-washing technique. Since then she's added dozens more.
Me and my doctor pet
Labrador Health Centre to add mental health unit extension

The unit will feature private bedrooms for patients, as well as dining lounge and recreation spaces. It will also include a group therapy room, suitable for Indigenous ceremonies.
Alberta pausing widespread asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; pharmacy appointments cancelled

Normal testing for those with symptoms will continue, as well as for those who are in close contact with known COVIC-19 cases and anyone linked to an outbreak.
Despite criticism, Ontario pharmacies keep on testing for COVID-19

The pandemic is a time for all healthcare professionals to work together to their maximum scope, says Ontario Pharmacists Association's Justin Bates.
Cases of multisystem inflammatory disease in children may rise through second wave of COVID-19

While the condition is rare, Dr. Rae Yeung, a professor of pediatrics and immunology at the University of Toronto and SickKids hospital said parents should know what symptoms to look out for.
Books: ‘Have compassion. Breathe’

A Hollywood writer, med school dropout and now therapist writes about how providing talk therapy also requires self-therapy.

UofA doctor develops app to help FPs better treat adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

New app aims to rate doctors on cultural sensitivity

Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?

Dr. Gigi Osler takes to TikTok in a bid to inform younger Winnipeggers on COVID-19 facts

Me and my doctor pet

Labrador Health Centre to add mental health unit extension

Alberta pausing widespread asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; pharmacy appointments cancelled

Despite criticism, Ontario pharmacies keep on testing for COVID-19

Cases of multisystem inflammatory disease in children may rise through second wave of COVID-19

Books: ‘Have compassion. Breathe’