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Independent Pharmacies Shine During Global Pandemic
The past year was challenging for all Canadians. This year feels extra special as we shift from Pharmacy Awareness Month to Pharmacy Appreciation Month.
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Taking Action on Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care
Diversify the workforce is more than just a quota, it is the means to better patient care. And inclusion of communities is only going to contribute to it.
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CTV’s Hamza Haq on Inclusive Health Care
An interview with Transplant star Hamza Haq about his hit show the Canadian Healthcare System and why more BIPOC should pursue careers in healthcare
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Students Are Making a Difference in the Bio-economy
It’s undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted employment in Canada. To assist students and graduates in these difficult times, BioTalent Canada has expanded its wage subsidies beyond the bioscience industry to include the wider health care industry.
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Call for Investment in Indigenous Nurses
The Canadian Nurses Foundation’s documentary film, “The Journey,” follows the work of three young Indigenous nurses, all CNF award recipients.
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Data and Technology Are Transforming Patient Care
The Michener Institute of Education's new Digital Health and Data Analytics Program is preparing professionals for the new needs of the health sector.
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Pain is Personal, Take Control
Pain is something that everyone can relate to. We try our best to avoid it, and to protect those we love from it. But for the six million Canadians living with arthritis, pain is all too often a part of daily life. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to take away the pain, there is...
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Research Is a Lifeline for Children with Cancer
Cancer treatment is never one size fits all. Access to research and clinical trials is critical for patients — for children — like Ashton and Gabby.
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Cancer Patients Need Access to Care Services
Safe and timely access to essential cancer care — including diagnostics, testing and treatment — must remain a top priority across Canada during any crisis. The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) recently conducted its second Léger survey on the disruption of cancer care in Canada during the pandemic. We learned that our community shares deep...
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Prevent and Protect Your Skin From Cancer
Prevention and early detection are the best defence against skin cancer, which is very treatable if caught early, and the risk factors are well-known. Did you know that more than 80,000 Canadians are diagnosed with skin cancer every year? Over 8,000 of those are melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. There’s a myth...