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.
Queens University is currently developing a plan to create a primary care clinic in former St. Mary's of the Lake hospital that would aid the physician shortage in Kingston Ontario. This clinic would help ease the almost two-year waitlist for families unable to find family doctors.
As of Thursday, April 20, there are 35 confirmed cases of pertussis - whopping cough - in the Southern Health Region. This spike in cases, which is approaching pre-pandemic levels, has Dr. Davinder Sign, very concerned for the health of the region especially for those that are immunocompromised and/or unvaccinated. 1 to 4 Canadian die each year from whooping cough.
This week, we sat down with David Dibble, creator of the 3D Problem-Solving model which works to transform systems within organizations to improve productivity, safety, and quality of care while reducing burnout, staff shortages, and costs. Learn more about 3D Problem-Solving in this episode of the Caring Support Podcast!
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