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The book of awesome: A few of our favourite things

Throughout the Joy Issue of the Medical Post, we've peppered in some of our favourite medical moments.
First Nation health ombudsperson's office to be established in Saskatchewan

Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan says the office will work to ensure First Nations people feel safe reporting discrimination when accessing health services.
Physician assistants could fill part of B.C.'s need for more doctors: advocates
Tamara Lich, key organizer of anti vaccine mandate protests in Ottawa, denied bail

An Ontario court judge issued the decision in Ottawa this morning, saying she believed there was a substantial likelihood Lich would reoffend if released.
Treating pediatric constipation: Here’s the poop

Five clinical pearls for the treatment and management of constipation in children.
Where will Nuvaxovid—the first protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine—fit in?

It will be an option for people unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Pharmacist donates kidney to regular customer

Talk about customer service! A pharmacist in North Carolina donated her kidney to one of her regulars.
Gut microbe mix may indicate risk for long-COVID

Microbiome profiling could help predict symptoms