When we meet with women for perinatal psychiatry consultations, we now ask about vaccinations. It’s not something we typically do, but after the last year, we are now getting involved in their decisions regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Just as we counsel women to avoid alcohol and to consistently take their prenatal vitamins, providing information on… Read More »
Since receiving a reader’s email about chronic diarrhoea, I’ve had more worried messages. It is a cause of embarrassment for many people but it’s so difficult to live with and, if accompanied by pain, as in ulcerative colitis, can be debilitating. So it is important to discuss it and find out what is to blame.… Read More »
WHOLE-HEARTED: Former Ironman world champion Guy Leech will be in Bathurst next Tuesday to discuss the importance of defibrillators and maintaining a healthy well-being. Photo: FILE A former Ironman world champion will visit Bathurst next Tuesday to discuss the importance of having defibrillators on hand at home and in the workplace. Guy Leech, a seven-time… Read More »
Layoffs impacting Walmart pharmacy departments across the country set social media abuzz this week with former employees sharing news of their job losses. Social media posters reported job losses for pharmacists, technicians, clerks, and pharmacy management positions. Stores in multiple states, including California, and Oklahoma, have reportedly been impacted. On Facebook, some users expressed sadness, disappointment and anger… Read More »