Public Health

A recent Statistics Canada report found that since the start of the pandemic, the majority of excess deaths among Canadians under 65 came from substance abuse and overdose, including opioids and drugs.

Now is the time to acknowledge the growing importance of self-care in health care, and the role of pharmacists in helping empower patients.

The top public health doctor for the central Okanagan region in British Columbia has been charged with sex crimes against a young child.

"We continue to urge all Canadians to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible, and to speak to your pharmacist or other health provider if you have any questions or concerns."

Webinar, now available for for viewing also looks at pharmacists' anticipated long-term role as pandemic situation evolves.

Saskatchewan pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are expected to begin administering the Covid-19 vaccine on April 26, as the provincial government rolls out a pilot program.