As a parent, ensuring the health and safety of your baby is your top priority. One critical step in protecting your child’s well-being is getting them vaccinated against whooping cough, also known as pertussis. The Whooping Cough Vaccine is a safe and effective way to guard your baby against this highly contagious respiratory illness.
Whooping cough can be particularly severe in infants, leading to complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and even death. Babies are most vulnerable during their first few months of life, as their immune systems are still developing. The Whooping Cough Vaccine is typically administered as part of…
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Independent Retail Pharmacy Services & Solutions
Independent retail pharmacies play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing personalized services and solutions that cater to the unique needs of their communities. Unlike large chain pharmacies, independent pharmacies emphasize individualized care, accessibility, and the cultivation of strong relationships with their patients. This article explores the various services and solutions offered by independent retail pharmacies and their impact on patient care and community health. On February 13, 1946, in Yogyakarta an organization was formed called “Persatuan Ahli Pharmasi Indonesia” as a forum to gather all personnel who devote themselves in the field of pharmacy, Persatuan Ahli Pharmasi Indonesia…
Park district to test autonomous lawn mowers at 3 parks; deadline for Naperville art competition set for April 11; NAMI DuPage hosting fundraiser for mental
The Naperville Park District will be testing the use of autonomous electric lawn mowers this month in three parks: White Eagle Park, 3140 White Eagle Drive; Kingshill Park, 4271 White Eagle Drive; and Monarch Park, 1585 White Eagle Drive.
The district has contracted with Havenshine Technologies Inc., based in Naperville, which will provide the mowers and staff to supervise the mowers in each park.
“We are researching the use of autonomous mowers and we are impressed by their safety, efficiency and potential for improving our overall maintenance of turf fields,” Director of Parks Tim Quigley said in a news release.…
We’re with you every step of the way! – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
Whether you’re a returning entrant, or brand new to the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, going through the entry process can seem a little daunting… but don’t panic! We have a highly dedicated team at RoSPA to help.
We caught up with two members of the RoSPA team, Dr Karen McDonnell and Matt Cryer, to find out how they can help entrants on their awards journey.
Dr. Karen McDonnell, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPDOHS Policy Adviser, Head of RoSPA Scotland, Past President of IOSHAs a highly motivated advocate for safety and health, Karen is skilled in partnership working, with a track record…
To a Mouse – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
This year the birth of Robert Burns and the Lunar New Year fell on the same date, 25th january. A time for Scots and Asian heritage to be celebrated, a time for reflection and forward planning.
My favorite Robert Burns poem is ‘To a Mouse’, written in 1785 it tells the story of Burns disturbing a mouse nest whilst plowing a field, a panic stricken mouse, its ruined nest and with winter just around the corner, its world in disarray .
There is a line in the poem, ‘The best laid plans o’mice an’ men gang aft agley’ that resonates…
Doctor denied position at Merritt, BC emergency room
The ongoing closures of the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt, BC, have local residents calling for help.
Many believe it’s just a matter of time before someone dies due to an ER closure.
A solution has presented itself, but Interior Health says it’s not up to their standards.
“We have these three mountain pass highways (and) the Coquihalla highway all merging into our town and I mean if that ER is closed, someone’s going to die. Someone will die here,” said community advocate Georgia Clement.
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Another ER closure at Nicola Valley Hospital
The closures…
Closing gaps in minority health care helps us all
Jamie Ulmer
Dr. Flora Sakornsin with patients.
National Minority Health Month is observed in April, an initiative that targets the health needs of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans and other minorities.
The observation is designed to build awareness regarding the unequal burden of preventable death and illness in these groups. Racial and ethnic minority populations have higher rates of poor health than white counterparts in a range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma and heart disease.
National Minority Health Month is rooted in the 1915 establishment of National Negro Health Week by Booker T. Washington. In 2002, National…
Spotlight on RoSPA’s First International Awards Ambassador – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
In 2018, RoSPA developed the RoSPA Awards Ambassador scheme, aiming to create a network of individuals who champion RoSPA’s objective to drive up health and safety standards via the RoSPA’s International Health and Safety Awards. With more than 27-years of experience in OS&H management, and over half of those spent working overseas, Stephen Storey, who is based in India, was well placed to be RoSPA’s first international awards ambassador. We catch up with him to see what this means for him.
Stephen Story has spent fifteen years working overseas in OS&H management in the Middle East and Asia. He is…