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The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA) has notified its members that discussions are underway with the Alberta provincial government concerning a new Alberta Blue Cross Pharmacy Agreement.

Our blogger Brandon Tenebaum and associate editor, Brett Ruffell took home the gold award at the national Kenneth R. Wilson Awards.

A new report found that patients with type 2 diabetes or depression had better health outcomes if teams of health-care professionals treated them instead of solo practitioners.

OTTAWA | New figures on rates of absenteeism and overtime worked by nurses throughout Canada clearly illustrate the need for all healthcare systems to place more emphasis on safe staffing levels at hospitals and other care facilities, says the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions.

Document highlights 10 priorities that stress expanded scope of practice and support for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the country.

First clue: She lives in Hamilton, Ont. Second clue: She goes to Westdale Secondary School in Hamilton. Answer: Sharon Yang.

Check out our review of recent healthcare stories in the media - Top Story: New technology aims to reduce infections during hospital stays. Read this and