AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSafer Supply: Ontario’s medical regulator has approved changes requiring people prescribed safer-supply drugs to take them in front of health-care professionals. Flu Season: Quebec has opened vaccine appointments as an early flu season looms; flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots can be given together. Saskatchewan clinics are also starting this week, with free flu and COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged six months and older. In Quebec, free shots are limited to vulnerable groups. Health Workforce: The federal government is investing more than $31 million to help internationally educated health professionals enter and advance in Canadian health care. Mental Health Access: A Guelph psychotherapist is seeking OHIP coverage for psychotherapy, arguing that many people can’t afford private care and face long waits for public services. Radon Risk: Renfrew County residents can apply for a limited number of free home test kits; long-term radon exposure raises lung cancer risk.
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