NeuroTouch brain surgery simulator Brett Ruffell 2016-09-16 | I profiled a Canadian-made brain surgery simulation device being used at U of T to give students a realistic training experience.
Shoppers Drug Mart opens call centre Brett Ruffell 2016-09-16 | The drugstore chain opened this call centre to handle patients' questions and concerns. In doing so, they hoped to free up in-store pharmacists to perform more advanced healthcare services.
Pharmacy pilots genetic testing program Brett Ruffell 2016-09-16 | Here's how one Shoppers Drug Mart franchisee is using genetic testing to customize patients' medications based on their DNA.
Hospital pharmacy adopts RFID technology Brett Ruffell 2016-09-16 | Here I look at how North York General Hospital is using RFID technology to more efficiently and effectively dispense medications to patients.
Shoppers Optimum anniversary party Brett Ruffell 2016-09-16 | I shot this video of Shoppers Optimum's anniversary party at Dundas Square in Toronto for Canadian Healthcare Network.
Minute to Finish Challenge with Dr. John Axler Brett Ruffell 2016-09-16 | For this piece I shot and editor for Medical Post, we gave physicians 60 seconds to weigh in on a set of questions.
Nurses join doctors to protest refugee health cuts Brett Ruffell 2013-06-28 | Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care held rallies across the country to protest the one year anniversary of cuts to refugee health benefits.
Medical Journals ad Brett Ruffell 2013-05-27 | I developed this ad for the Canadian Association of Medical Publishers in 2013 in support of reading print journals.
Pharmacy community unveils plan for Canadas health system Brett Ruffell 2013-04-19 | Plan outlines five initiatives that economists estimate could save governments up to $11 billion over three years
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne pledges to expand nurses scope of practice Brett Ruffell 2013-04-17 | A wrap up of RNAO's 88th annual general meeting
Target makes its Canadian debut Brett Ruffell 2013-03-06 | Shot at the company's sneak preview for reporters at its Guelph, Ontario location. Unlike other department stores where the pharmacy is corporate-owned, each of Target Canada's drugstores are independently owned businesses.
The pharmacy honour roll Brett Ruffell 2012-12-11 | In this look back at 20 years of Commitment to Care and Service Award winners, past honourees reflect on their award and give an update on their career.
CCSA 20th Anniversary Video - 20 in 20 Brett Ruffell 2012-12-11 | To mark the 20th Commitment to Care and Service Awards, past winners discuss 20 moments that changed pharmacy--and some pop culture highs and lows.
Pharmacy Student Video Contest Brett Ruffell 2012-10-03 | Loblaw pharmacies, in partnership with Pharmacy Practice and Drugstore Canada, presents the second annual Pharmacy Student Video Contest.
Holland Bloorview recognized for evidence-based nursing practices Brett Ruffell 2012-05-17 | Canada's largest children's rehab hospital marked the first day of nursing week on Monday, May 7 by celebrating an outstanding achievement. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario visited Toronto's Holland Bloorview to officially recognize it as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO)—one of 14 organizations to receive the honour this year and 50 in total.
Interview with Ontario PC Party candidate Jeff Yurek Brett Ruffell 2011-07-29 | For the 2011 provincial election, three pharmacists are running for the Ontario PC Party. Meet one: Jeff Yurek, co-owner of Yurek Pharmacy, who's running in the Elgin-Middlesex-London area.
One on one with CPhA president Jody Shkrobot Brett Ruffell 2011-06-07 | Jody Shkrobot, Manager of Pharmacy Services and Professional Affairs with Value Drug Mart in Edmonton, Alberta, has assumed the position of President of the Canadian Pharmacists Association for 2011-12. Shkrobot officially assumed his duties following the conclusion of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Pharmacists Association in Montreal, Quebec, where Canadian Healthcare Network caught up with him.
Incorporating Twitter into your pharmacy business Brett Ruffell 2011-03-05 | Pharmacist Adam Silvertown of Pace Pharmacy in Toronto and social media consultant Josh Newman of 3rdparty solutions offer tips for pharmacy owners on leveraging the power of Twitter.
