ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/15/2022
Limitless humility in baseball and pharmacy practice
We have been through a lot in pharmacy, even before the global pandemic (and toilet paper!) challenges played havoc. So, if you are feeling a little jaded, no one blames you. But you will be the only one capable of pulling yourself out of that rubble and back to the motivating days you felt when you graduated. It is time for a reset and only you can do it. - 3/15/2022
How an ER simulation helps medical and engineering students see new points of view
Some medical students in Canada are collaborating in a virtual class with design engineering students in Italy. Their mutual goals are to enhance their preparedness and insights regarding their respective real-world professional challenges by working together online in a scenario. - 3/15/2022
Nova Scotia announces $3 million for mental health and addictions projects
Beginning this summer, the province says eligible organizations and services will be able to apply for funding in the form of grants administered by the foundation. - 3/15/2022
New Brunswick College of Pharmacists seeking nominations for 2022 awards
The deadline for nominations in March 31, 2022. - 3/15/2022
Quebec auditor general concerned about booming telemedicine, quality of care
In her 2021-2022 annual report made public today, Guylaine Leclerc says the Health Department has not provided a framework for when consultations can be carried out remotely and when a physical examination is required. - 3/15/2022
Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a COVID-19 test to come to Canada: government source
The source, who is not authorized to speak publicly about the upcoming policy change, says an official announcement is expected later this week. - 3/15/2022
How do you recession-proof your pharmacy business? Part 2
Many a business owner, softened by success, runs into difficulty in tough economic times because he or she has not laid a strong foundation for long-term growth. - 3/15/2022
POLL: Have you had COVID yet?
Omicron ripped through Canada at a rapid clip—did you manage to avoid it? - 3/14/2022
The Big Sneeze: Climate change to make pollen season nastier
Climate scientists at the University of Michigan looked at 15 different plant pollens in the United States and used computer simulations to calculate how much worse allergy season will likely get by the year 2100. - 3/14/2022
And now for something completely different
In February 2022 the new CPA chair informed me that the old CPA Board voted to recommend my suspension as a CPA member. Many of you have followed my painful journey with the association of which I was once president. But, today, my attention is drawn to new opportunities moving forward.