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- 1/26/2022
Moderna begins testing omicron matched COVID shots in adults
The company announced Wednesday that the first participant had received a dose. Earlier this week, competitor Pfizer began a similar study of its own reformulated shots. - 1/26/2022
Unions want Ontario to reverse hospital COVID policy that allows sick people to work
SEIU Healthcare and CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, which together represent approximately 100,000 healthcare workers at hospitals and long-term care homes, wrote to the premier, health minister and chief medical officer of health this week outlining their concerns over the guidance. - 1/26/2022
The 'Year of the Wearable' and the motivating value of metrics
'Infotoxication' is a concern by Dr. Puneet Seth argues that he has seen that quantifying his fitness, steps and exertion through apps has boosted his health. - 1/26/2022
Having a ball! Creative Omicron PSA from New Brunswick gov't has Instagram abuzz
We've seen some PSAs in our time, but none combining a mix of fail videos and the classic death drop dance move made famous by drag ball culture. - 1/25/2022
How to help your patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
With an increasing number of people managing COVID-19 from home, I have seen numerous ER doctors on social media mentioning a "serious and life-threatening condition that they are seeing frequently in hospitals: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). - 1/25/2022
Resource on nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for prescribers and pharmacists
The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy have put together a resource for prescribers and pharmacists on Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) and its use in treating COVID-19. - 1/25/2022
B.C. extends proof of vaccine card program to the end of June
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the government is trying to mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19 and the vaccine card is specifically designed to allow certain businesses and activities to remain open. - 1/25/2022
2021: What went well and what’s next for pharmacy teams as vaccinators
In December 2020, Neighbourhood Pharmacies collaborated on a report about community pharmacy’s readiness for COVID-19 vaccinations, which highlighted the value pharmacy teams bring in terms of accessibility, knowledge and trust. Simply put, it just makes sense for your neighbourhood pharmacy to be administering vaccinations. - 1/25/2022
5 things to do if you want to be in business 5 years from now
Feeling burned out? Has your current effort been on growing your pharmacy OR dealing with vaccines, sanitizing, and putting out fires? From a business perspective, it’s time to move your focus back to thinking about growing your pharmacy. If you’re not growing, you're shrinking.