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How Quebec's latest requirements for out-of-province students affect McGill medical students
Quebec government released updated tuition and language policies for out-of-province undergraduate students.
Quebec health minister asks public to avoid emergency rooms amid overcrowding
The announcement comes in response to a letter from a group of chief doctors expressing that the ER situation is ‘out of control’ due to overcrowding.

SK pharmacists given authority to prescribe for more ailments

Latest addition brings number of minor ailment conditions pharmacists in the province may assess to 30.
Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

The survey reveals greater support for allocating funds towards reducing surgical wait times (36%), building more long-term care homes (32%) and expanding mental health services (30%).
Ozempic: 'We created a monster'

'There's such great fervour [for Ozempic], it’s unheard of,' said Dr. Benoît Heppel. Geoffrey Dirat, a reporter with our sister publication Profession Sante spoke with doctors about the still-rising popularity of this drug.
Novavax vaccine for COVID XBB variant now ready for distribution

Doses of Nuvaxovid have been delivered to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Novavax said in a press release.
Smith says it wasn’t her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

Alberta premier denies being responsible for blocking the hiring of Dr. Deena Hinshaw for a position at the Indigenous Wellness Core of Alberta Health.
JAMP Pharma recalls one lot of ADHD meds

One lot of JAMP Guanfacine extended release (XR) 1 mg tablets includes bottles that may contain JAMP Guanfacine XR 4 mg tablets in addition to the correct strength of 1 mg tablets.
Police charge man for alleged threats and anti-semitic harassment against Ottawa doctor

'I have been living in fear because of threats and antisemitic harassment,' Ottawa family physician Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth posted on X.
Proposed regulatory changes to pharmacy in Ontario now open for feedback

Consultation on the proposed changes to the province’s registration and quality assurance regulations under the Pharmacy Act is scheduled to close on January 12, 2024.