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‘Incredibly disappointing’: Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses
Dr. Fahad Razak says the wastewater surveillance in dozens of communities across Ontario is useful not only for detecting COVID, but for monitoring potential threats, including the possible arrival of H5N1 avian flu.
Cut it out: CFPC wants DTC forms off family docs' books for good
The College of Family Physicians of Canada wants to get the 16-page Disability Tax Credit off doctors' piles—and suggests people applying for the DTC should be able to self-attest.

Inquest explores challenges of remote healthcare after death of First Nations woman

A coroner’s inquest into the death of a First Nations woman that opened Monday is expected to shed light on the challenges of delivering health care in remote communities.
Health Canada assessing whether to take action after U.S. study found lead, arsenic in tampons

The study found that all tampons tested had the presence of metals, including some toxic metals such as arsenic and lead.
King Charles III officially becomes patron of the Royal College

The college is one of more than 3,000 charities and other organizations of which different members of the Royal Family serve as patron.
U.S. pharmacy chain The Vitamin Shoppe’s top 5 health and wellness trends for 2024

Data reveals the latest trends, products and shopping behaviors shaping the North American nutritional supplements market.
Sharing shrinking COVID-19 data with zero funding: Why Tara Moriarty carries on

In the face of a brutal lack of data and funding, COVID-19 Resources Canada carries on trying to inform Canadians of the continued risk of disease.
Neighbourhood Pharmacies shares remuneration challenges with World Pharmacy Council

“Valuing [our remuneration] is really important to keep pharmacies sustainable," says Shelita Dattani, senior vice president of pharmacy affairs at the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada.
RECALL: Various lots of multivitamins and supplements may contain metal fibres

The supplements are sold under a wide variety of brand names including: Kirkland Signature, Life, Option+, Webber Naturals, Wellness by London Drugs, Equate, Wellquest, VegiDay, and Natural Factors.
Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to healthcare in English

The directive specifies that French must be used first in all situations. Other languages will be permissible only in emergency situations.

‘Incredibly disappointing’: Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

Cut it out: CFPC wants DTC forms off family docs' books for good

Inquest explores challenges of remote healthcare after death of First Nations woman

Health Canada assessing whether to take action after U.S. study found lead, arsenic in tampons

King Charles III officially becomes patron of the Royal College

U.S. pharmacy chain The Vitamin Shoppe’s top 5 health and wellness trends for 2024

Sharing shrinking COVID-19 data with zero funding: Why Tara Moriarty carries on

Neighbourhood Pharmacies shares remuneration challenges with World Pharmacy Council

RECALL: Various lots of multivitamins and supplements may contain metal fibres

Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to healthcare in English

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