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06/20/2023
Demystifying diabetes: an interview with Certified Diabetes Educator Dr. Fairuz Siraj
In an effort to shed light on some of the most commonly searched questions about diabetes, and to debunk common misconceptions on this topic, I spoke with fellow pharmacist, and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Dr. Fairuz Siraj on the Friendly Pharmacy 5 channel.
06/09/2023
Ontario to stop free COVID-19 rapid test program in pharmacies, grocery stores
The ministry is encouraging retailers to place final orders by June 16.
06/09/2023
Pharmpreneur of the Week Anna Patrizio: "Your only limitation is your imagination!"
What excites me the most about entrepreneurship are the endless possibilities that come along with it. As a community pharmacy owner, and with our expanded scope of practice, there is so much room in increasing the value of our professional work through creating niches, specialties and services.
06/07/2023
How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada
As wildfires continue to rage in parts of Western and Central Canada, the smoke is blanketing cities and communities far away from the blazes and triggering air quality alerts.
06/06/2023
Pandemic babies’ developmental milestones: Not as bad as we feared, but not as good as before
Scientists and physicians raised concerns early in the pandemic, pointing out that increased parental stress, COVID infections, reduced interactions with other babies and adults and changes to health care could affect child development.
05/24/2023
The quit before the quit: Exit strategies for doctors who are burning out
The truth is that every doctor I know is looking for a way out of a system that expects more and more for less and less.
06/02/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Mohamed Elsabakhawi: "...start before you are ready!"
The nature of entrepreneurship means that your days are never routine. Some days may be filled with excitement while others are filled with setbacks. A concept I like to remind myself of is “equanimity,” which is a Mental Calmness, composure and evenness of temper.
05/31/2023
Ontario has $4 billion more for healthcare than needed for current programs: FAO
In a special report in March, the FAO said the province was projected to be short 33,000 nurses and personal support workers by 2028.
05/31/2023
How to post an online classified ad on Canadian Healthcare Network
You can make your classified posting available to Canada’s physicians, pharmacists and related healthcare professionals on CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca.
06/06/2023
You're HIRED! Getting ahead of pharmacy staffing
While many pharmacy owners are looking to scale back, automate, or even eliminate the need for employees, other pharmacy owners are still facing the hiring challenge, even as the pandemic emergency has lifted.