As thousands of children ages 12-15 receive COVID-19 vaccine, St. Jude pediatric virologist encourages more to get the shot
Director of St. Jude Global Infectious Disease Dr. Caniza says “vaccinating children is a key component to reaching herd immunity”
MEMPHIS, TENN. – As nearly a million children have received the COVID-19 vaccine in just the first week of authorization, Miguela Caniza, MD MPH, Director of the St. Jude Global Infectious Diseases Program atSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today says “the numbers are a good sign and encouraged more parents get their children vaccinated as soon as possible”:
“I am encouraged by the hundreds of thousands of children 12 to 15 who have already received the COVID-19 vaccine in just the first week of authorization,” said Dr. Caniza. “Vaccinating children for COVID-19 is a key component to reaching the two-thirds threshold necessary to obtain herd immunity and stop the pandemic from continuing to spread and mutate. This is a safe and effective vaccine, and I encourage more parents to take their children to get the vaccine as soon as possible.”
When the coronavirus first emerged, Dr. Caniza urged her colleagues of infectious disease leaders from 24 countries who were gathering at St. Jude to set aside their agendas and immediately focus on the virus. Those discussions led to the establishment of a registry tracking COVID-19 in childhood cancer patients around the world. She and her colleagues were recently featured in the Commercial Appealfor their initial and continuing efforts to track the emergency of the novel coronavirus in children.
Dr. Caniza outlines three essential reasons why it is critical to achieve the ability to immunize children, even if most of the poor outcomes and deaths from COVID-19 have been seen in older adults:
Children and teenagers are highly mobiles attending schools, sports, and intersecting more often with various age groups including with their caretakers and older family members.
Because of the high percent of children and teenagers being asymptomatic or with minimal symptoms, most likely they will be effectively spreading during a very contagious period, and even more so, if they don’t follow the standard precautions (distancing, using masks and practicing hand hygiene).
Vertex monopoly of the cystic fibrosis space signaled by another label expansion, says GlobalData
Vertex, the current owner of the entire cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators’ market share, is expected to remain the market leader over the next decade, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Mandana Emamzadeh, PhD, Healthcare Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Many pipeline products have emerged in the early stage of development and Vertex will need to protect its position as market leader in the future. However, the company’s current strategy of usurping nearly all market share prior to launch of any competitors will be a viable strategy to remain the dominant player for the foreseeable future.”
In late April, the European Commission (EC) approved a label expansion for Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Kaftrio for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in all patients aged 12 years and older who are heterozygous for the F508del CFTR mutation (F), regardless of the other mutation type - either gating (G) or residual function (RF) mutations.
Emamzadeh continued: “Key opinion leaders (KOLs) interviewed by GlobalData asserted that Kaftrio is the most effective CFTR modulator, and the drug is recommended to nearly all patients as soon as they are eligible. KOLs further anticipated that the eligibility of Kaftrio will expand to more mutations across all ages gradually.”
While Kaftrio is taking over the CF market, a reasonable concern among developers is whether there is room for more CFTR modulators.
Emamzadeh added: “KOLs believe that the CF community supports more options for CFTR modulators in case patients develop intolerances, allergies or adverse events. In addition, further competition can drive down the drug price and therefore the opportunity remains for developers.
“There are a couple of challenges that developers should expect to face by coming to the CF market. Kaftrio has established a reputation and gained a firm position in the treatment paradigm. As a result, stable patients are unlikely to risk their condition getting worse by stopping a medication to which they are responsive. Additionally, it is hard to recruit patients for new studies in this orphan disease, when the majority of the population are already eligible for marketed CFTR modulators.”
The current CFTR modulators in early stage development include Phase I/II trial for Translate Bio’s MRT-5005, and Phase II trials for Eloxx Pharmaceuticals’ ELX-02, AbbVie’s ABBV-3067 alone and in combination with galicaftor (ABBV-2222), Yumanity Therapeutics’ dirocaftor (PTI-808) + nesolicaftor (PTI-428) + posenacaftor (PTI-801), Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ deutivacaftor (VX-561), and VX-121 + tezacaftor + deutivacaftor (VX-561).
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Canadian researchers studying effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy
MONTREAL, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) and Vaccine Surveillance Reference Group (VSRG), is investing approximately $1.3 million for two Canadian research teams to further evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness in pregnant people. While pregnant or breastfeeding individuals were excluded from the initial mRNA and viral vector COVID-19 clinical trials, recent real-world evidence is showing that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy. Additional research and surveillance of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating populations is needed. Results will be communicated regularly to public health officials to help inform decision making for ongoing COVID-19 vaccine administration programs in Canada. Individuals from anywhere in Canada who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding are invited to register to take part in the COVERED vaccine study. Participants do not have to have already received a COVID-19 vaccine, nor do they need to intend to receive the vaccine. To participate in the registry and survey, visit https://covered.med.ubc.ca/
Pan-Canadian study
Researchers in British Columbia are launching a COVID-19 vaccine registry for pregnant and breastfeeding people across Canada called COVERED.
“We are asking pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in all 10 provinces and three territories to sign-up for the registry, after which they will be invited to fill out a survey,” says study lead researcher Dr. Deborah Money, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia. “Through this registry and survey, we will monitor the safety of the various vaccines for those who are pregnant and breastfeeding. We will also study whether the vaccines are more effective – or less so – in this group. It is important that these data become available to pregnant and breastfeeding individuals so that they are able to make an informed choice about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.”
This project is being conducted in partnership with vaccine surveillance efforts across Canada, including the Canadian Vaccine Safety Network (CANVAS), a national platform which assesses vaccine safety during the implementation of vaccine campaigns across Canada.
Ontario study
This second study will link information collected from the Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) Ontario Registry, which collects data from every baby born in Ontario, with the province’s vaccination registry from the Ontario Ministry of Health (COVaxON).
“We will be monitoring the health of mothers and their babies, comparing individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, or just before, with those who did not,” explains study lead researcher Dr. Deshayne Fell, Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. “We will also assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy by looking at the number of people who have been infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.”
“Although early evidence to date on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant populations has not identified any safety concerns, it is critically important to monitor the health of these individuals and their babies following COVID-19 vaccination,” says Dr. Scott Halperin, Co-Chair of the VSRG and Principal Investigator of the Canadian Research Immunization Network (CIRN). “The findings from this study will help to inform pregnant individuals, their care providers and public health policy-makers.”
About University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.
About BORN Ontario The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) Ontario is the province’s pregnancy, birth and childhood registry and network. By collecting, interpreting, sharing and rigorously protecting critical data about every birth in the province, BORN Ontario makes a positive and lasting contribution to the health of mothers, newborns, children and the citizens of Ontario. BORN Ontario is a provincial program of CHEO, a pediatric health and research centre based in Ottawa. www.bornontario.ca
About the Vaccine Surveillance Reference Group The Vaccine Surveillance Reference Group (VSRG) supports the monitoring of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in Canada. It is a consortium of Canadian organizations - the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the Canadian Research Immunization Network (CIRN), the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), and the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) – working collaboratively to pool expertise on vaccine surveillance. The VSRG reports to PHAC and is supported by the CITF Secretariat. It is co-chaired by the leaders of NACI and CIRN. Among its responsibilities, the VSRG, through the CITF Executive Committee, makes recommendations to PHAC on funding research teams that can address important aspects of the immune response, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines with public health relevance and with attention to all priority groups. For more information visit: covid19immunitytaskforce.ca/vaccine-surveillance-reference-group-vsrg/
About the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force The Government of Canada established the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force in late April 2020. The Task Force is overseen by a Leadership Group of volunteers that includes leading Canadian scientists and experts from universities and healthcare facilities across Canada who are focused on understanding the nature of immunity arising from the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. To that end, the CITF is supporting numerous studies to determine the extent of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Canada (in the general population as well as in specific communities and priority populations), understand the nature of immunity following infection, develop improved antibody testing methods, and help monitor the effectiveness and safety of vaccines as they are rolled out across Canada. The Task Force and its Secretariat work closely with a range of partners, including governments, public health agencies, institutions, health organizations, research teams, other task forces, and engages communities and stakeholders. Most recently, the Task Force has been asked to support vaccine surveillance, effectiveness and safety as part of its overall objective to generate data and ideas that inform interventions aimed at slowing—and ultimately stopping—the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Canada. For more information visit: www.covid19immunitytaskforce.ca
Embrace Your Imperfections and Embark Upon a Healing Journey with God as Your Guide
Seattle, WA, May 20, 2021 — Crippling fear permeated every aspect of Christine Soule’s life from an early age and followed her into adulthood. Her past of brokenness — abuse, dysfunction, addiction and other trauma — could have very well defined her future. But once she turned to God and let Him lead the way, she found a path toward a brighter future.
“The key is discovering who you are in Christ — your true identify. And that’s especially significant if you, like me, have a past of brokenness,” Soule writes in her inspirational story, Broken and Beautiful. “So much of how we see ourselves revolves around the demands our society places on us, insisting we live up to its expectations. Don’t listen to the world. Listen to God.”
Soule’s life was a jumbled pile of broken pieces. Her father was married seven times; her mother four times. Between her parents’ divorce when she was 5 years old and the day she allowed the power and presence of God into her heart, she watched her sister have an affair with her adoptive father; met 15 siblings she never knew at her biological father’s funeral; turned to drugs and alcohol; got pregnant at 17; had twins less than two years later; and became a victim of human trafficking. She had to break the cycle for the sake of her children. With nowhere else to turn, she dropped to her knees and prayed. And that’s when everything changed.
Broken and Beautiful is Soule’s remarkable story of how God took the pieces of her broken, astonishingly dysfunctional life and transformed it all into a breathtaking mosaic of joy and purpose.
“The places where you feel hopeless are exactly what He wants to redeem and fill with beauty, dignity and strength. He has a plan for your pain. A wonderful intention for your failures. A purpose for your hardest, darkest stories,” Soule writes.
Told with honesty and surprising touches of humor, Soule shares her journey from drug-addicted stripper to exuberant Jesus lover with a passion for helping others embrace God’s love. Broken and Beautiful is a raw, authentic story of hope, from a place of experience.
Author Christine Soule lives with the love of her life, Mitch Soule, in Seattle. They have five kids and three wonderful grandchildren. She is the founder and CEO of Providence Heights (www.providenceheights.org), a nonprofit created to house women and children in need and to provide counseling, education and jobs.
Infoway and Intrahealth Announce Rollout of PrescribeIT® in New Brunswick
TORONTO, May 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and Intrahealth Canada Limited (Intrahealth) are pleased to announce that prescribers in New Brunswick will now have access to e-prescribing through Intrahealth's electronic medical record solution, Profile EMR.
Profile EMR is now conformed with PrescribeIT®, Infoway's national e-prescribing service that enables prescribers and pharmacists to electronically create, receive, renew and cancel prescriptions, while improving overall patient care through secure clinician messaging. Intrahealth is now beginning deployments to all interested prescribers in New Brunswick.
Intrahealth, which is based in Vancouver, serves primary care markets in New Brunswick and British Columbia, as well as community health clinics in Ontario. In New Brunswick, 232 clinics and 420 prescribers use Intrahealth's Profile EMR.
"We are very excited to begin this rollout of PrescribeIT® to users of our Profile EMR in New Brunswick," said Silvio Labriola, General Manager, Intrahealth. "Initial deployments in the province have been very successful, including the first French language clinic, Clinique Medicale Centre-Ville in Bathurst, and we look forward to making it widely available in June."
"I encourage prescribers who use the Profile EMR to take advantage of this opportunity to enable the PrescribeIT® service," said Dr. Daniel Fletcher, family physician in Harvey Station, NB. "It's easy to use, has improved the efficiency of my workflows and has reduced the amount of paper generated with faxed prescriptions. It's also a great fit for prescribers who are offering virtual care to their patients."
"PrescribeIT® integrated seamlessly into our pharmacy management system, and it has improved medication safety and includes enhanced communication with prescribers through its secure messaging feature," said Alison Smith, pharmacy manager at Sobeys Pharmacy in Bathurst, NB.
"It's great news that Intrahealth is beginning the rollout of PrescribeIT® to its Profile EMR users across New Brunswick," said Jamie Bruce, Executive Vice President, Infoway. "We congratulate Intrahealth on this terrific progress and we look forward to a long and rewarding partnership that will benefit so many Canadians, prescribers and pharmacists."
In addition to New Brunswick, PrescribeIT® is also available in Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador, and Infoway has signed agreements with all other provinces and territories. As of March 31, 2021, more than 6,000 prescribers and close to 5,000 pharmacies had enrolled in the service, and 17 EMR and eight PMS vendors had signed on to offer PrescribeIT®, giving millions of Canadians access to e-prescribing.
About Intrahealth Canada Limited
Incorporated in 2005, Intrahealth Canada provides medical software solutions to general practitioner clinics and public health authorities. Privately owned and founded by two New Zealand medical doctors, the company offers robust, secure and scalable solutions via innovative technology that keeps pace with today's mobile lifestyles. The platform functions across multiple community-based practice types — primary care, specialist physician, community care, home care, residential care, and more. Our solutions meet the needs of front-line professionals by delivering core information to coordinating hubs, implementing programs more rapidly, and reducing the compliance burden on physicians and other clinicians. We help our customers capture structured data that holds context, meaning, and can be analyzed and processed automatically. Intrahealth is a wholly owned subsidiary of WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL). Visit http://www.intrahealth.com
About Canada Health Infoway
Infoway helps to improve the health of Canadians by working with partners to accelerate the development, adoption and effective use of digital health across Canada. Through our investments, we help deliver better quality and access to care and more efficient delivery of health services for patients and clinicians. Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government. Visit www.infoway-inforoute.ca.
About PrescribeIT®
Canada Health Infoway is working with Health Canada, the provinces and territories, and industry stakeholders to develop, operate and maintain the national e-prescribing service known as PrescribeIT®. PrescribeIT® will serve all Canadians, pharmacies and prescribers and provide safer and more effective medication management by enabling prescribers to transmit a prescription electronically between a prescriber's electronic medical record (EMR) and the pharmacy management system (PMS) of a patient's pharmacy of choice. PrescribeIT® will protect Canadians' personal health information from being sold or used for commercial activities. Visit www.PrescribeIT.ca.
5 Reasons to Get Dad Outdoors More This Father’s Day
The Fishing Caddy, the world’s first all-in-one fishing system, helps make it more enjoyable for dads to enjoy the outdoors
ORLANDO, Florida – (May 19, 2021) – If asked, most dads would say they would love to spend more time outdoors. Yet there are many things that keep them from being able to. Whether it’s the time they are spending at work, things that have to be done around the house, or life that gets in the way, they often don’t get as much time enjoying the great outdoors as they would like to. This Father’s Day, make it a point to help Dad get more time outside. Doing so comes with a host of benefits.
“One of the great things about The Fishing Caddy is that it helps make getting outside to fish easier,” explains Joe Pippins, creator and founder of The Fishing Caddy. “Whatever we can do to help people get outside and enjoy being in nature, the better off everyone will be. There are a lot of benefits to spending time in nature.”
Due to the pandemic, many people are changing how they entertain, and the types of activities they get involved in. Fishing makes for a good option, because it’s affordable and helps you naturally practice social distancing. By getting dads outside more this Father’s Day and all summer long, they will experience numerous benefits. There are many research studies that demonstrate the variety of benefits that people obtain from spending time in nature, even if it’s for short amounts of time.
Here are five reasons to get Dad outdoors more this summer:
Reduce stress. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology reports that there is growing evidence that exposure to natural environments can be associated with mental health benefits. It also reports that spending time outdoors can help with reducing stress and combating depression and anxiety.
Boost memory and cognition. In another study in the same journal, researchers conducted an experiment with over 500 people and found that spending time out in nature improved cognitive performance. Essentially, spending time outdoors helps to clear the mind and help people think better.
Increase happiness. When dad gets to spend more time outdoors he will end up feeling happier. Research shows that spending time outside improves mood, which is something the whole family can benefit from.
Improve health. A study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that time spent outdoors increases physical activity, which helps to reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. By spending some time out in nature, families can help Dad to get healthier.
Change it up. Over the last year, people have spent far too much time indoors. The pandemic had people changing their routines and often staying indoors. It’s time to get Dad outside for a while. A change of scenery will do everyone good.
“Just about anyone who spends time outdoors and especially fishing can attest to the fact that it helps you in many ways,” added Pippins. “Fishing gives you a way to relax, connect with nature, reduce stress, and just enjoy the moment. Our goal with The Fishing Caddy is to help families make it easier to get Dad outside this Father’s Day. He will thank you!”
Often times, people don’t know what to buy dad for Father’s Day. Rather than spend time trying to figure it out and running around getting items in different stores, The Fishing Caddy makes gift giving simple. It comes with everything dad needs to get fishing, including:
1 padded swivel seat (place to sit comfortably)
2 built-in rod holders (place to put his rods safely))
2 ultra bright LED lights for tying knots and revisiting at night
1 XL Beverage Holder
It’s everything dad will need to relax, catch fish, and enjoy a peaceful day of family time with his loved ones. Mothers, wives and female family members are the catalyst to finding unique gifts that bring families together, and that’s what will happen when you get him The Fishing Caddy.
Those looking for a great Father’s Day activity this year may want to consider planning a special day outdoors for Dad. Pack a picnic lunch and find a spot near a lake or on a boat, where Dad can enjoy the time outdoors. Surprise him with The Fishing Caddy to top the experience off. This will motivate him to get outside more all summer long. The Fishing Caddy makes a great gift because it will help ensure that fishing trips are less stressful and will be enjoyed more because it’s been designed for organization and to improve the anglers’ experience.
The Fishing Caddy is an all-in-one system that people can easily take with them to go fishing. The system has been designed to help ensure that fishing trips are stress-free, simple, and easy to do. This increases the enjoyment level and makes people want to go more often. The product can be found online, as well as in over 3,800 locations of its newest partners, Walmart and Do It Best hardware stores. It was voted Top Made in the USA Outdoor Gift of 2017, beating out larger competition due to its novelty and modern design. The Fishing Caddy also comes with a two-year warranty.
The Fishing Caddy, which ranges in price from $69.95 to $129, was expertly designed for all types of fishing, and can be used by anglers of all ages. The caddy also comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee. The organization system gives people everything they need for a great fishing experience. The fishing system has been designed to help make fishing more enjoyable, and give people more time to fish, rather than track down and organize their tackle and supplies. To see a video of The Fishing Caddy benefits, visit: https://youtu.be/PgphtihKGsI.
The Fishing Caddy is trusted by many large retailers and consistently earns a 5-star review from those who have tried it out. It can be found online, as well as at Walmart, Do it Best, Ace Hardware, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and Scheels locations, and at the company website: https://thefishingcaddy.com.
About The Fishing Caddy
The Fishing Caddy is the world’s first all-in-one fishing system. Created by Joe Pippins, the caddy offers anglers an easy and simplified way to head out fishing. Features on the caddy include two rod holders, a cup holder, live well for storing fish, tackle box, and a padded seat option. Pippins also offers business consulting services for those who would like guidance on product launches and business development. For more information, visit the site at: https://thefishingcaddy.com.
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Memoir Details Author’s Journey with Mental Illness and Disability Long Island, NY, May 19, 2021 – As we enter Mental Health Awareness month, one author and artist is sharing her coming-of-age story through the lenses of mental illness, disability and steadfast determination. Long Island native Ruth Poniarski’s first book, Journey of the Self: Memoir of an Artist, published by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Warren Publishing, is a stunning and unflinchingly-honest memoir that challenges the stigmas placed on mental illness. The book has received glowing reviews, including a Kirkus Star review.
It started as a college prank; a friend offered Ruth Poniarski a brownie that, unbeknownst to her, was laced with angel dust. What resulted was a debilitating accident, and the first of many mental breakdowns that spiraled into diagnoses of psychosis, schizophrenia, severe anxiety and bipolar disorder.
For years, Poniarski struggled to cope with her new reality as she undertook a rigorous architectural program, sought out new friends (and the perfect mate) and battled through the depths of mental illness. Her journey led her in all directions as she sought comfort, solace, stability and love.
Now an accomplished artist, Poniarski considers her memoir to be a portrait of sorts.
“This book, like many of my paintings, is about introspection,” she says. “So many of us, particularly when we’re young, seek definition through labels or through what others think of us. It’s so easy to say, ‘I have bipolar disorder, therefore, X,’ or, ‘So and so doesn’t love me the way I love him, therefore, Y.’ But none of that is who we truly are.”
The release of Poniarski’s memoir is particularly timely in light of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing orders.
“A lot of people are stuck at home right now. This kind of isolation forces a person to examine themselves; what makes them unique beyond who they are to society,” says Poniarski. “That kind of self-reflection allows us to become more available to others. You have to know yourself first.
“So, who am I?” Poniarski laughs. “Well … you’ll just have to read the book!”
For more information about Ruth Poniarski or her book, please visit: ruthponiarski.com.
New Brunswick introduces new legislation on vaping
Beamsville, ON, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legislation was tabled this week by Health Minister Dorothy Shephard that will create a registry of vape businesses and require retailers to obtain a license to sell vape products. The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) supports this legislation and views the registration process as a positive step to protect youth.
The CVA has encouraged all governments to implement such policy to aid in developing more consistent and rigorous enforcement. By licensing retailers, New Brunswick is creating a better pathway to enforcement. Through the implementation of this program, irresponsible vendors can now be more easily penalized through fines and license suspension. Licensing also provides a pathway to revoke the license of repeat offenders, baring them from selling vape products.
“Youth vaping prevention is best addressed through consistent enforcement and controlled access points. Licensing requirements limit the number of channels available to youth and are a step in the right direction for accountable enforcement. For this licensing program to be effective the government must implement reporting channels and regular inspections,” said Darryl Tempest, Executive Director of the CVA.
Shephard also stated that New Brunswick can expect to see future bills restricting flavours and increasing the minimum age to purchase vape products to 21. Should New Brunswick move forward with plans to restrict flavoured vapes, implementation must be carefully considered.
Not only will a total ban on flavoured vapes cause an increase in combustible tobacco use, but it will also result in approximately 40 small businesses closing, 250 jobs lost, and dozens of broken lease agreements. As a result, completely banning flavours will have serious consequences on both public health and the economy. Aside from the direct consequences of this policy, New Brunswick can expect illicit sellers to fill the void left by the ban. Historically, prohibition has always led to a strong black market. Illicit sellers will introduce potentially dangerous products to the province with no oversight or age verification.
However, restricting flavoured products to age-restricted specialty vape stores would eliminate all legal access points for youth. This action in combination with New Brunswick’s new licensing requirement creates a straightforward pathway to enforcement and youth protection.
New Brunswick has taken a strong step to protect youth with its registration program. Future legislation on flavours should seek to continue to protect youth while balancing the needs of adult smokers that have chosen vaping to reduce their harm.
Father of Holistic Medicine Helps People Manage Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Naturally
Dr. Norman Shealy, the father of holistic medicine, promotes natural solutions to manage depression, anxiety, and stress.
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. Dr. Norman Shealy, the father of holistic medicine and founder and President of the Shealy Sorin Wellness Institute, provides natural remedies for depression, anxiety, and stress.
With over 70 years of combined experience in true holistic healthcare and scientific research, the Shealy Sorin Wellness Institute strives to provide the highest standard available educational materials, instruction, guidance, and wellness products to achieve successful outcomes where conventional medicine has failed.
“My goal has always been to help people heal. Much of my work has involved helping treat patients who suffer from chronic back pain. I have been working hard for decades to find another way to help patients manage their pain, depression, anxiety, and stress in a truly effective way that doesn’t require highly addictive medications. Our mission at the Shealy Sorin Wellness Institute is to help empower and touch the lives of millions, to promote true holistic health care, and to share our scientific research and the latest innovations to promote health and wellness. We are putting the HEAL back in HEALthcare,” Dr. Shealy said. “We value and practice a forthright, honest approach. Our goal is to provide our patients to proactively treat and prevent disease, achieve and maintain wellness, increase vitality, to create optimal wellness for everyone we work with.”
In contrast to transitional physicians who focus on modern medicine solutions and medications to lessen discomfort without changing behaviors, holistic physicians use a preventative, whole-body approach to healthcare by combines the best of conventional medicine with complementary and alternative medicine.
Dr. Norman Shealy and partner Dr. Sergey Sorin offer a Biogenics course to reduce anxiety and stress, alleviate chronic pain, and manage difficult emotions. The course teaches how to retrain the brain to help detach from things that cannot be changed. The course focuses on mind, body, and spirit.
C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., D. Sc., FACS, DABNS, is president of Shealy -Sorin Wellness Institute and Holos Energy Medicine Education. He is often called the “Father of Holistic Medicine” and founded the American Holistic Medical Association in 1978.
Dr. Shealy created the concept of Holistic Medicine in 1971 with the introduction of the first-of-its-kind Shealy Pain & Rehabilitation Institute, which evolved into the Shealy-Sorin Wellness Institute—addressing patients who have been failed by conventional medicine. Dr. Shealy is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and is well-known for the invention of the spinal cord stimulation procedure and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS Unit), which are utilized all over the world, among numerous other medical breakthroughs.
PREVENTING BURNOUT IN THE POST-COVID WORKPLACE
PREVENTING BURNOUT IN THE POST-COVID WORKPLACE
Expert Shares How to Cope w the New “Normal” of Work-Life & Why Employee Self-Care is CrucialThe pandemic has dramatically focused our attention on health and wellness allowing us all to reflect on what’s truly important in life: family, physical health, and mental wellness. As America emerges from the pandemic, her workforce will struggle to find a new normal. Working remotely has shifted the paradigm and blurred the lines separating work and personal life. The stress of always-on availability is insidious.
According to Robert Allen, in order for businesses to be successful and competitive in the post-pandemic age, they need to double down on mental health initiatives and have proactive measures in place to help employees adjust and prevent burnout.
"The new “normal” of work-life needs to be focused on health and mental wellness. COVID-19 exacerbated an already existing mental health issue of workplace burnout. The psychological effects of prolonged home confinement have yet to fully emerge...”
...says Allen, a Mental Health Activist and business consultant who is fighting to improve mental health conditions for workers. He is an advocate of engaging workers through innovative mental health initiatives like “self-care training”. Although “self-care” seems like an obvious concept, it is much more intricate and multifaceted than one may think. The truth is, many people do not actually understand what it is or how to use it. According to Allen, promoting self-care in the workplace is crucial.
“Self-Care is a popular buzzword today that conjures up images of bubble baths and yoga...but in actuality, self-care looks different for everyone and is a lot more than skincare and scented candles. It is an incredibly effective strategy to prevent burn-out and increase productivity...”
...says Allen who has seen the significant positive impact of self-care on productivity and profits. A company cannot be successful with unhappy and unhealthy employees. Self-Care is insurance against burnout. It enables you to have healthy relationships and respond to stress appropriately. By modeling what it means to take care of yourself–while also encouraging a culture that supports self-care–you'll prevent burnout among your team. ABOUT ROBERT ALLEN:Robert Allen is a mental health activist, growth coach, and author with multiple advanced degrees in the areas of business, counseling, education, divinity, healthcare, and leadership. With over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector, Robert has served in various industries, from education, military, law enforcement, business, mental health, and ministry. He is the founder and CEO of New Dimensions Consulting Services Solutions, a company that specializes in helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and everyday people maximize their talents by engaging them through innovative mental health initiatives as well as leadership development, employee engagement, project management, operational consulting and corporate strategy. His book “Self Care: Let's Start the Conversation” is a refreshing conversation on healthy self-care concepts and practices that not only exposes the myths but also provides sound, concise principles, and guidance for those seeking effective strategies for retreating, reflecting, replenishing, and restoring themselves at every level of their lives.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.rwallenbooks.com and www.ndcssolutions.comSUGGESTED TALKING POINTS (FOR INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES):The Importance of Self-Care in the Post Pandemic WorkplaceMental Health & the New “Normal” of Work LifeVarious Styles of Self Care & How to Identify which Style Works for YouEmotional Toll of COVID-19 on Different Parts of BusinessHow Business Leaders & Managers Can Cultivate an Atmosphere of Positive Mental Health in the Office3 Ways to Improve Mental Health While Working RemotelyStress Management Guide for EntrepreneursSelf-Care Strategies for All Levels of BusinessThe Impact of Employee Mental Health on Profits & Productivity
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The pandemic has dramatically focused our attention on health and wellness allowing us all to reflect on what’s truly important in life: family, physical health, and mental wellness. As America emerges from the pandemic, her workforce will struggle to find a new normal. Working remotely has shifted the paradigm and blurred the lines separating work and personal life. The stress of always-on availability is insidious. 
Robert Allen is a mental health activist, growth coach, and author with multiple advanced degrees in the areas of business, counseling, education, divinity, healthcare, and leadership. With over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector, Robert has served in various industries, from education, military, law enforcement, business, mental health, and ministry. He is the founder and CEO of 