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02/01/2022

A rapid screening test is easy, safe, and gives results quickly. Another way to protect ourselves from COVID 19 is to wear a mask, keep a distance, wash our hands frequently, and get vaccinated. Smart Pharma carries COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits.

01/20/2022

Trudeau says antiviral treatment won't make up for low vaccination rate among children

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today welcomed Health Canada's approval of an antiviral treatment that could keep high-risk COVID-19 patients out of hospital — while also warning that the Pfizer therapeutic is no substitute for vaccination.

01/18/2022

Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment

Health Canada has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment for use in adults 18 and older, paving the way for the distribution of a potentially lifesaving drug at a time when the country's hospitals are overwhelmed.

01/14/2022

CBC News: If you got Omicron post-vaccination, medical experts advise not to rush out for a booster shot.

Did you get vaccinated, then got infected with Omicron, then wondered about getting a booster, too? You might want to wait longer than you'd expect, based on the science behind how our immune system works.

01/12/2022

Alzheimer's disease, which results in impaired mental functioning, is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's affects memory, thinking, and behaviour.
There is no treatment to stop Alzheimer's disease from progressing, but there are medications that treat the symptoms of dementia. Consult your SMART PHARMA pharmacist to learn more.

01/10/2022

Projections from Alberta Health Services' COVID-19 early warning system suggest the current wave could send more people to hospital than at any point in the pandemic, within a couple of weeks.

Projections from Alberta Health Services' COVID-19 early warning system suggest the Omicron variant could send more people to hospital than at any point in the pandemic, within a couple of weeks.

01/07/2022

The province will resume regular reporting, including a day-by-day breakdown of cases, on Tuesday.

One of Calgary's leading doctors in charge of youth mental health services says he thinks fewer children and teens would end up in the emergency room for mental health concerns if there were more robust psychological services in schools.

01/04/2022

World Braille Day

01/01/2022

Happy New Year To All 🌺🌺

01/01/2022

Alberta sets another pandemic peak with an estimated 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 | CBC News

The province is reporting about 4,000 new infections Thursday, eclipsing the previous high set the day before when 2,775 COVID-19 cases were reported.

12/31/2021

For the second straight day, Alberta has reported more COVID-19 cases than ever before.

The province is reporting about 4,000 new infections Thursday, eclipsing the previous high set the day before when 2,775 COVID-19 cases were reported.

12/30/2021

Dr. Peter Jüni says COVID-19 vaccines still provide protection "against serious outcomes" and stressed the importance of boosters.

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas to all🎅🎄🎉
Stay Safe😇

12/20/2021

Travelling within Canada? You may face different rules on testing, quarantining depending on your destination.

When it comes to travel within Canada, provinces and territories may have their own set of restrictions and quarantine rules that people must follow in addition to federal guidelines.

12/20/2021

SMART PHARMA brings free prescription delivery.

12/14/2021

Smart Pharma is committed to keeping you on top of cholesterol-lowering and blood pressure management medications this holiday season.
Our goal is to make your medications as affordable as possible by working with your doctor and insurance company. If you have any questions about side effects or how to take your medication correctly, our pharmacists are available to answer them.
Contact us today for more information.

12/10/2021

International Human Rights Day🙂

12/09/2021

Canada's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine shows high efficacy

Canada’s first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine has shown high efficacy against infection during Phase 3 clinical trials, the drugmakers behind the plant-based shot reported Tuesday, fuelling hopes it could soon get a stamp of approval for use.