Dr. Jabir Jassam says by increasing the number of NPs, PAs and other mid-level providers, governments have set themselves up for bigger financial problems.
I think young leaders have a genuine curiosity to understand why things are done in a certain way and have a strong desire to make changes if it doesn’t make sense – and we are not shy about sharing our thoughts.
Four new automatic drug-dispensing machines will be installed, allowing workers in the small towns of Little Current and Mindemoya access to technology usually only found in larger hospitals.
A recently tabled labour bill contains a section that would wind up the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, the profession's regulatory body that was established in 2013.
It is energizing and affirming, as a leader, a pharmacist, and a mother to see so many other female peers and leaders in our sector being celebrated for their accomplishments.
Pharmacy U turns 10 this year! Canada's leading event for the pharmacy industry will be in-person once again, on April 2, 2022, at the International Centre. That in itself is cause to celebrate.
As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its seventh day, nearly half a million have fled, thousands have died and homes and stores have been abandoned. But many pharmacies have remained open amid the chaos.