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- 9/7/2020
3 things to do to safeguard kids' mental health as school begins
Parents ask me: "What do I do to support my child’s mental health?” My answer to this question is to remember three things that can promote your child’s mental health. First and foremost, parents must look after their own mental health. The evidence that children’s mental health is linked to their parents’ is very convincing. Your child knows when you’re anxious or depressed or stressed and it affects them. Also, in the same way that they cannot hide how they’re doing from you, you cannot hide your mental state from them. We all notice when the people we love aren’t doing well, even when we don’t know the reason. If you want to look after your child’s mental health, start by looking after your own. Take some time and reflect on how you’re doing. - 9/7/2020
The influence of sex and gender on COVID-19 cases
Gender inequality may be a factor in the different rates of deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in men and women, according to an analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that explores the influence of sex and gender. - 9/7/2020
Pillar of Pharmacy: Rita Winn
- 9/7/2020
A life-saving pharmacy visit
- 9/6/2020
Symptoms checklist: COVID-19, cold and flu
CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca has compiled a chart that quickly compares the symptoms of COVID-19, cold and influenza - 9/6/2020
Advocacy for seniors includes optimizing immunizations
The numbers for COVID-19 and influenza expose the shortcomings and limitations in how we care for aging adults in our country. It is time we stand up and advocate for improving and protecting seniors’ health.