Healthcare

Neighbourhood Pharmacies call on federal candidates to unlock pharmacy’s potential
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada released its election platform, recommending ways pharmacies can help build public health capacity and improve access to medications.
What do we know about the science behind breakthrough COVID cases?

Test what you know about 'prehabilitation' before gastric cancer surgery

Promoting exercise and good nutrition before gastric cancer surgery could be just as important as providing rehabilitation after it.
Is Canada about to have a fourth wave of COVID as bad as the U.S.?

Canada is a world leader in vaccinations: Will we have a fourth wave? Take our weekly news poll to share you view and see what your colleagues believe.
Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12 and older
Alberta to offer vaccine confirmation cards, but province says passports a no go

Even with smaller numbers, hospitals are dealing with staff fatigue and shortages, which have led to cancelled surgeries and bed closures.
Pharmacy Leader Zebrina Kassam: "We need to change the stereotypical narrative."

You can impact real change in people’s lives practising your profession every day, or by choosing to do something in business related to pharmacy. The opportunities are endless.
Community health prof. says Calgary pharmacy robberies indicative of pandemic disrupted opioid supply

A rash of robberies in Calgary’s pharmacies this summer could be, in part, due to the pandemic cutting off certain sources of illegal drugs.
2021 Canadian guidelines now available for management of asthma

Canadian Thoracic Society issues updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma in preschoolers, children and adults.
Doctors of BC, AMA join growing chorus calling for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers

Doctors of BC also suggested vaccines be mandated for those working in education with children from kindergarten age through the end of high school.

Neighbourhood Pharmacies call on federal candidates to unlock pharmacy’s potential

What do we know about the science behind breakthrough COVID cases?

Test what you know about 'prehabilitation' before gastric cancer surgery

Is Canada about to have a fourth wave of COVID as bad as the U.S.?

Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12 and older

Alberta to offer vaccine confirmation cards, but province says passports a no go

Pharmacy Leader Zebrina Kassam: "We need to change the stereotypical narrative."

Community health prof. says Calgary pharmacy robberies indicative of pandemic disrupted opioid supply

2021 Canadian guidelines now available for management of asthma

Doctors of BC, AMA join growing chorus calling for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers