Listening to your body can be vital when it comes to your heart and the potential for heart failure. Heart failure is an uncurbable condition but can be managed with treatment. Some of the warning signs for heart failure include: Shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, swelling in ankles, lower back and abdomen. Check out this article for more information.
The Government of Canada has announced a financial aid of almost $857,000 to help women dealing with maternal mental health issues on the occasion of World Maternal Mental Health Day. The funding will be utilized to support community-based programs and to develop educational resources for women struggling with maternal mental health issues.
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This week we had aspiring surgeon/scientist, TEDX speaker and advocate for Women's Heart Health, Dr. Najah Adreak on the Caring Support Podcast! We talked about becoming a surgeon and her drive to conquer the deficiencies in women's healthcare.
With this new expansion, Pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications to patients with chronic diseases and common illnesses such as heartburn, eczema, and asthma. The first 12 clinics opened with this program have helped more than 5000 Nova Scotians.
This week on the Caring Support Podcast, we talk with Healthcare Leader, Change Management & Efficiency Expert, Susanne Kish about her experience during the pandemic, how she led her team through the pandemic and the valuable lessons that she learned and wants to share with everyone in the hopes that we can be better prepared in the future.
A new report suggests that "social prescribing," which involves connecting patients with non-medical resources such as community groups and social services, could help ease the burden on Canada's healthcare system. The report argues that by addressing the root causes of health issues, social prescribing could ultimately lead to better health outcomes and reduce the strain on the healthcare system.
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