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When an Air India flight crashed into a medical campus, surviving doctors rushed to save lives
Navin Chaudhary had just begun eating his meal when a loud bang startled him. He turned back to see a massive fire taking over the dining area where he and other trainee doctors had assembled for lunch.
ISMP Canada updates its ‘Do Not Use’ list
Originally launched in 2006, the list aims to help pharmacies and other healthcare organizations by highlighting dangerous abbreviations, symbols and dose designations to avoid.

Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

The Alberta Medical Association head noted that goes against recommendations from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization.
How does misinformation impact the work of clinicians? A doctor, a pharmacist, an NP and a pollster weigh in

A new survey has found that healthcare providers are spending the equivalent of nearly an entire day per week managing the impact of health misinformation.
NEW PRODUCT: Hello dragon dazzle toothpaste and sunny daze 24-hour deodorant

Personal care brand Hello has launched a new toothpaste for kids and a new 24-hour deodorant.
Health Sciences Association of Alberta union calls for government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

Workers should not be expected to put themselves in harm’s way without basic protection, said union vice-president Leanne Alfaro.
Seven new drug indications physicians and pharmacists should know about

Get the info you need on these new drug indications, part of our drug news roundup for May.
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community

Northern Health says multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles have been confirmed in Wonowon, about 89 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John, B.C.
Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Public healthcare experts in Alberta say the province’s new COVID policy will mean more barriers to getting vaccinated and higher costs for things like hospitalizations and severe complications.
Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

The Task Force for Preventive Health Care provides clinical guidelines for primary care providers on screening and prevention measures for cancer and other diseases.

When an Air India flight crashed into a medical campus, surviving doctors rushed to save lives

ISMP Canada updates its ‘Do Not Use’ list

Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

How does misinformation impact the work of clinicians? A doctor, a pharmacist, an NP and a pollster weigh in

NEW PRODUCT: Hello dragon dazzle toothpaste and sunny daze 24-hour deodorant

Health Sciences Association of Alberta union calls for government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

Seven new drug indications physicians and pharmacists should know about

Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

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