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Pods + PANS2025 Year in Review with The PANS TeamRelive a powerhouse year for Nova Scotia pharmacy—innovation, advocacy, and community in action. From our game‑changing primary care clinics and career changing AI Scribe to heartfelt celebrations, events and major awards, hear the moments that truly moved our profession this past year. Meet the PANS team, feel the momentum, and get inspired for 2026!Copyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast...
2025-12-1806 min
Pods + PANSMedical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with Gordon Gubitz & Lisa Grandy AllenJoin PANS' Lisa Woodill in her candid conversation with Dr. Gordon Gubitz and Lisa Grandy Allen on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and its role in end-of-life care. Listeners will learn more about common misconceptions, ethical dilemmas, and the safeguards in place for patient decision-making. The episode also addresses pharmacy-specific challenges, including dispensing, conscientious objection, and billing processes. Gain practical insights and emotional perspectives from healthcare professionals navigating MAiD in Nova Scotia.Dr. Gordon Gubitz is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Neurology at Dalhousie University and an attending physician on the acute...
2025-12-0422 min
Pods + PANSSupporting Patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) with Lynn RentonPANS' Lisa Woodill talks with Lynn Renton, Coordinator of the ABI Provincial Network at Nova Scotia Health, about acquired brain injuries and the services available in Nova Scotia. Lynn shares insights on what ABI is, how the provincial network supports patients and clinicians, and the challenges faced by those living with brain injuries. This episode highlights the importance of teamwork between healthcare providers, how ABI providers will be referring patients for pharmacy services, and practical strategies for recovery.Lynn Renton is the Coordinator of the ABI Provincial Network at Nova Scotia Health and an Occupational...
2025-11-2018 min
Pods + PANSNova Scotia's First Pharmacy Technician Manager, Krista FaulkenhamKrista Faulkenham recently made history as the first Pharmacy Technician in Nova Scotia to become a Pharmacy Manager at Bridgewater Guardian Pharmacy. PANS’ Glenn Rodrigues sits down with Krista and Pam Kennedy, Owner of Bridgewater Guardian, to discuss how this groundbreaking achievement came to life and the steps, challenges, and mindset that helped Krista reach this milestone. Whether you’re a pharmacy technician aiming to grow your career or a pharmacy leader interested in supporting technician advancement, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for the next generation of pharmacy management.Copyright NoticeBy a...
2025-11-0620 min
Pods + PANSNavigating Labs (Kidneys) with Jaime McDonaldIn the final episode of Jaime’s Navigating Labs series, we turn our focus to the kidneys and the lab values that help us keep them healthy. PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin gets Jaime to break down the most important renal markers, including creatinine, eGFR, and ACR, and how to interpret them in everyday pharmacy practice. Whether you’re new to reviewing kidney labs or want a refresher on interpreting results, this episode brings clarity to a complex but essential topic.To request a private consultation with Jaime, you can email admin@rxconsultns.comJaime McDo...
2025-10-2320 min
Pods + PANSA Prescription for Nature (PaRx) with Laura HergottIn this episode, PANS' Lisa Woodill sits down with Laura Hergott, Manager of the Healthy by Nature Initiative at the BC Parks Foundation. Together, they explore the growing movement of nature prescriptions, also known as PaRx. Laura shares insights into how the PaRx program is making nature more accessible to Canadians, the science behind time spent outdoors, and practical tips for pharmacists and other healthcare providers to integrate nature prescriptions into their daily practice. Tune in to learn how a simple walk outside can become a powerful part of patient care.Laura Hergott is the...
2025-10-0922 min
Pods + PANSRSV Vaccine Program Update with Tasha RamseyThe Chief Medical Officer of Health in Nova Scotia has expanded eligibility for publicly funded RSV immunization to adults 75+, infants under 8 months entering their first RSV season, and high-risk infants under 2. Starting this Fall, these groups can receive the vaccine or monoclonal antibodies free of charge with a valid NS health card. In this episode, PANS’ Suzanne Richards catches up with Dr. Tasha Ramsey, the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Clinical Therapeutics and Prophylactics Lead for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections, to discuss the program update and the vaccine. They will discuss who is eligible for the immunization agents, why preventing RS...
2025-09-1018 min
Pods + PANSNova Scotia Vaccine Consult Service with Tasha RamseyIn this episode, PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin catches up with Tasha Ramsey to talk about the Nova Scotia Vaccine Consult Service, just in time for vaccine season! Launched in 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service began as a lifeline for immunizers navigating rapidly changing vaccine guidance. Today, it continues to provide trusted, real-time support on both publicly and privately funded vaccines. Tasha shares insights on who can access this service, what type of questions are appropriate and the different immunization history services the team offers and supports. Contact the Nova Scotia Vaccine Consult Service anytime...
2025-08-2818 min
Pods + PANSMaking Deprescribing Happen with Jennifer Isenor & Natalie Kennie-KaulbachIn this episode, PANS’ Lisa Woodill is joined by Jennifer Isenor & Natalie Kennie-Kaulbach for an engaging discussion on their new project - Making it Happen: Deprescribing Education Program. This new online, self-paced inter-professional deprescribing program was designed to explain and illustrate the fundamental steps of the deprescribing process. And did we mention it’s free!? Gain a deeper understanding of the program’s goals, its impact on clinical decision-making and the real-world challenges and successes of implementing deprescribing in diverse care settings.To register for the Making it Happen: Deprescribing Education Program, visit https://daloptx.deprescribingnetwork.ca/course...
2025-08-1423 min
Pods + PANS2 Cs 2 As: Evaluating Congestive Heart Failure during Renewals, Med Reviews and CDM with Dan RainkieMany patients have drug therapy problems AFTER they start therapy, not before. The therapy isn’t working, it is causing side effects, or the patient isn’t taking it as prescribed. Or…everything is great. Assessing existing therapy is one of the most important roles of pharmacists, whether it’s renewals, med reviews, chronic disease management or checking in on a refill. The podcast series, 2 Cs 2 As (Control (Efficacy), Complications, Adherence, Adverse Effects), will look at ways to assess various treatments and conditions to support pharmacists in their care for patients and documentation.In this episode, PANS' Glenn Ro...
2025-07-3133 min
Pods + PANSReducing Waste Behind the Counter with Miranda Teasdale (Mini Episode)In this episode, PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin catches up with Miranda Teasdale, a Nova Scotia pharmacist who is leading the change on reducing environmental impact in pharmacy practice. From swapping plastic pill bottles for glass to implementing paperless systems and using low-impact packaging, this conversation highlights simple yet impactful ways pharmacies can reduce their day-to-day waste. Catch this important conversation again at Miranda’s live session on sustainability in pharmacy at the upcoming Nova Scotia Pharmacy Conference.Miranda Teasdale is a Pharmacist and the Co-Founder and Director of Pharmacy Services at Teasdale Apothecary Co. in Antigonish, NS...
2025-07-1714 min
Pods + PANSNavigating Labs (Monitoring Lipids on Statin Therapy) with Jaime McDonaldBack by popular demand! In this episode, PANS’ Suzanne Richards-Aucoin explores lab ordering for lipid monitoring for patients taking statins with Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Jaime McDonald. The discussion includes a comparison of the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Dyslipidemia Guidelines and the PEER simplified lipid guidelines (Patients, Evidence, Evidence, Research). Jaime reviews when you should use each guideline, why they differ and how you can best use them both in your pharmacy practice.To request a private consultation with Jaime, you can email admin@rxconsultns.comJaime McDonald is a pharmacist who is currently a Cl...
2025-07-0323 min
Pods + PANSIntroducing the DIS Pharmacy Resource Library with Rowan SartyDIS Program Manager and Pharmacist Rowan Sarty joins PANS host Glenn Rodrigues to demystify Nova Scotia’s new DIS Pharmacy Resource Library —a self-serve hub for training videos, FAQs, updates, and tips on using the Drug Information System. Learn what’s inside, why the site matters, and how to breeze through its quick multi-factor sign-up so you’re ready for other digital health solution rollouts ahead. Rowan Sarty is a Pharmacist who is currently the Program Manager for DIS & SHARE, employed by the Nova Scotia Government in the Department of Health & Wellness. Rowan previously was a full t...
2025-06-1914 min
Pods + PANSGender-Affirming Care in Community Pharmacy with Greg RichardHappy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 In this episode, PANS' Lisa Woodill sits down with Greg Richard, Pharmacist and Owner of Boyd’s Pharmasave—a community pharmacy dedicated to providing welcoming and affirming health care for the LGBTQ community. Greg shares his journey and commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible pharmacy care—particularly for gender-affirming and sexual health services. With a focus on breaking down barriers and expanding the role of community pharmacists, Greg highlights the impact of affirming care and the importance of advocacy in the profession. Greg Richard is a Pharmacist and Owner of Boyd’s Pharmasave, a sm...
2025-06-0525 min
Pods + PANSShingles Vaccine Program Update with Tasha RamseyThe Chief Medical Officer of Health in NS has announced that Nova Scotians over 65 years of age will now be offering the publicly funded vaccine for shingles at no charge if they have a valid NS health card. Booking for this service has opened via CanImmunize as of May 20th with administration beginning May 28th. In this episode, PANS’ Suzanne Richards meets with Dr Tasha Ramsey, the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Clinical Therapeutics and Prophylactics Lead for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections to discuss the program and to chat about Shingles. They will discuss who is eligible for the vaccine, wh...
2025-05-2226 min
Pods + PANSSTI Care Now with Tasha RamseySTI Care Now is a confidential service, offered by Nova Scotia Health, to those seeking STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing and linkage to care. The goal is to help people 15 years and older get tested and treated for gonorrhea and chlamydia, and screened for HIV, through free self-testing kits and virtual care. In this episode, PANS' Lisa Woodill meets with Dr. Tasha Ramsey, the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Clinical Therapeutics and Prophylactics Lead for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections to discuss the program, to chat more about the program and how a team of NSH pharmacists who are experts in...
2025-05-0922 min
Pods + PANS2 Cs 2 As: Evaluating Insulin Therapy during Renewals, Med Reviews and Chronic Disease Management with Stacey SmithMany patients have drug therapy problems AFTER they start therapy, not before. The therapy isn’t working, it is causing side effects, or the patient isn’t taking it as prescribed. Or…everything is great. Assessing existing therapy is one of the most important roles of pharmacists, whether it’s renewals, med reviews, chronic disease management or checking in on a refill. The podcast series, 2 Cs 2 As (Control (Efficacy), Complications, Adherence, Adverse Effects), will look at ways to assess various treatments and conditions to support pharmacists in their care for patients and documentation.We're delighted to welcome back Sta...
2025-05-0827 min
Pods + PANSNavigating Labs (Liver Enzymes + Thyroid) with Jaime McDonaldJaime McDonald is back on Pods + PANS to talk more about labs! PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin chats with Jaime about liver enzymes and the thyroid. Learn more about what liver enzymes pharmacists should watch for, how to monitor them while on statins, drug induced liver damage and what you should monitor for those patients with thyroid conditions.To request a private consultation with Jaime, you can email admin@rxconsultns.comJaime McDonald is a pharmacist who is currently a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist through PANS where she provides virtual and phone clinical consultant services to Nova Scotia...
2025-04-2419 min
Pods + PANSLiving with an Ostomy with Graham OwenWe’re delighted to welcome Graham Owen from Ostomy Halifax on Pods + PANS to talk all things Ostomy! PANS’ Kayla Biron talks with Graham about his own ostomy journey, differences between ostomy appliances and what pharmacy teams can do to help support ostomates and their care takers, including helpful lifestyle tips and tricks. Learn more about Ostomy Halifax and how they are providing ostomates with community, helpful resources and so much more.Graham Owen is the Vice President of Ostomy Halifax, an independent health organization that provides support to Nova Scotians after ostomy surgery. Graham is a rece...
2025-04-1025 min
Pods + PANSPharmacy Appreciation Month: Generational Dedication to Pharmacy with Bruce and Vanessa JohnsonPANS' Martha Lowe is joined by Pharmacists Bruce Johnson and Vanessa Johnson for a special Pharmacy Appreciation Month episode. Did you know there are many pharmacy families in Nova Scotia? The Johnson's are just one! Bruce was the first African Nova Scotian to graduate from DAL's College of Pharmacy in 1974 and his daughter Vanessa followed in his pharmacy footsteps many years later. They touch on how they both got into the profession, how the practice has progressed in the last 50 years and what they hope to see for the future of pharmacy.Bruce and Vanessa were featured...
2025-03-2718 min
Pods + PANS2 Cs 2 As: Evaluating Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis during Renewals, Med Reviews and Chronic Disease Management with Dan RankieMany patients have drug therapy problems AFTER they start therapy, not before. The therapy isn’t working, it is causing side effects, or the patient isn’t taking it as prescribed. Or…everything is great. Assessing existing therapy is one of the most important roles of pharmacists, whether it’s renewals, med reviews, chronic disease management or checking in on a refill. The podcast series, 2 Cs 2 As (Control (Efficacy), Complications, Adherence, Adverse Effects), will look at ways to assess various treatments and conditions to support pharmacists in their care for patients and documentation.PANS' Glenn Rodrigues and Dan Rain...
2025-03-1331 min
Pods + PANSNavigating Labs (Electrolytes) with Jaime McDonaldWe're happy to welcome back Jaime McDonald, Clinical Consultant Pharmacist, to Pods + PANS to talk more on labs! PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin gets Jaime to dig deeper on electrolytes with a focus on sodium, potassium and chloride including what are the most useful values, what do they mean and when you should order them.To request a private consultation with Jaime, you can email admin@rxconsultns.comJaime McDonald is a pharmacist who is currently a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist through PANS where she provides virtual and phone clinical consultant services to Nova Scotia Pharmacists. Jaime was...
2025-02-2722 min
Pods + PANSDrug Access Navigators with Danielle Bezanson (Mini Episode)Not all cancer treatment drugs are covered by the healthcare system; but a Drug Access Navigator (DAN) can help. PANS' Lisa Woodill chats with Danielle Bezanson, a Drug Access Navigator with the Renal Program at Nova Scotia Health, about the important role DANs play, where to find support for your patients and and how DANs can remove some financial burden from patients in need.Danielle Bezanson is a registered Pharmacy Technician who is currently employed with NSH and previously worked for community and hospital pharmacies in Nova Scotia. Danielle has no other declarations and conflict(s) of...
2025-02-1311 min
Pods + PANS2 Cs 2 As: Evaluating Therapy for Anxiety/Depression during Renewals, Med Reviews and Chronic Disease Management with Chelsie MacAulayMany patients have drug therapy problems AFTER they start therapy, not before. The therapy isn’t working, it is causing side effects, or the patient isn’t taking it as prescribed. Or…everything is great. Assessing existing therapy is one of the most important roles of pharmacists, whether it’s renewals, med reviews, chronic disease management or checking in on a refill. The podcast series, 2 Cs 2 As (Control (Efficacy), Complications, Adherence, Adverse Effects), will look at ways to assess various treatments and conditions to support pharmacists in their care for patients and documentation.PANS' Glenn Rodrigues catches up with...
2025-01-3020 min
Pods + PANSTurning Confrontations Into Consultations with Harpreet ChanaWe are so excited to welcome Harpreet Chana, Pharmacist and Wellbeing Coach from the UK, back to Pods + PANS to talk about how pharmacists can turn confrontations into consultations. PANS' Suzanne Richards Aucoin and Harpreet talk about why conflicts happen, the different types of conflicts and how pharmacists can best approach difficult conversations with co-workers and patients.For more resources on this topic or to arrange a one-on-one coaching session with Harpreet, be sure to visit her website at www.thementalwealthacademy.comHarpreet Chana is an experienced pharmacist, certified professional coach, self-leadership trainer...
2025-01-1620 min
Pods + PANSPharmacy Support in Mental Health Care with Chelsie MacAulayIn Nova Scotia, pharmacists can play a pivotal role in their patient's mental health care. PANS' Glenn Rodrigues chats with PANS' 2024 Pharmacist of the Year, Chelsie MacAulay, on her experience being a Mental Health Pharmacist for CFB (Halifax), the challenges with stigma and how community pharmacists can create the right environment for their mental health patients.Chelsie MacAulay is a pharmacist who is currently employed with NSH within Abbey Lane (Mental Health Care) and Emergent and Reemergent Infections and provides occasional relief for community pharmacies in Halifax. Chelsie previously worked for Shoppers Drug Mart and...
2025-01-0217 min
Pods + PANSLaboratory Stewardship with Jaime McDonaldIn Nova Scotia, the pharmacists working in the CPPCC clinics can currently order lab tests and we expect this to expand across the province for non-CPPCC pharmacists in the New Year. Currently, all pharmacists in Nova Scotia can have access to SHARE to interpret results, which is very valuable when providing renewals. PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin sits down with Jaime McDonald, well known practice consultant, to chat about lab ordering in general and which tests you should and shouldn’t be ordering.To request a private consultation with Jaime, you can email admin@rxconsultns.com...
2024-12-1920 min
Pods + PANSPharmacy and the Halifax Explosion with Mary MacCaraThis year marks the 107th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. In recognition, PANS' Martha Lowe talks with Dr. Mary MacCara, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Historian and Author, who wrote the book "Dispensing Aid: Druggists and the Halifax Explosion". Mary gives insight into how pharmacists helped during the explosion's aftermath, shares stories and touches on how the Spanish Flu, which happened a couple years after, mirrored our most recent pandemic.Click Here to purchase Mary's book, Dispensing Aid: Druggists and the Halifax Explosion.Copyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Po...
2024-12-0518 min
Pods + PANSPharmacy Burnout with Harpreet ChanaWhen PANS conducted their last Wage, Benefits & Workplace Survey, over 20% of pharmacy professionals reported that they experience a high level of stress at work daily. In this episode, PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin talks with Harpreet Chana, Pharmacist and Wellbeing Coach from the UK, on how to tell the difference between stress and burnout, why pharmacists are so at risk for both and ways we can manage and over come it.For more resources or to arrange a one-on-one coaching session with Harpreet, be sure to visit her website at www.thementalwealthacademy.comHarpreet Chana...
2024-11-2120 min
Pods + PANSPart Two: Advice for New Practitioners with Warren MeekHere's Part Two! If you practice pharmacy in Nova Scotia, you know who Warren Meek is! PANS' Allison Calnen catches up with Warren after recently receiving CFP's 2024 Pillar of Pharmacy Award in Halifax as he reflects back on his successful career and provides insightful advice to the new practitioners coming into the profession today.Copyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast and...
2024-11-0717 min
Pods + PANSPart One: Advice for New Practitioners with Warren MeekIf you practice pharmacy in Nova Scotia, you know who Warren Meek is! PANS' Allison Calnen catches up with Warren after recently receiving CFP's 2024 Pillar of Pharmacy Award in Halifax as he reflects back on his successful career and provides insightful advice to the new practitioners coming into the profession today. Stay tuned for part two!Copyright Notice By accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The...
2024-10-2421 min
Pods + PANSHIV PrEP with Kyle WilbyPANS' Lisa Woodill catches up with Dr. Kyle Wilby, Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy, who is leading the project PrEP-Rx - Pharmacist Prescribing of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the first of it's kind in Nova Scotia. He talks about why he started the project, how patients and pharmacists have been benefiting from the it and how you can start this service in your pharmacy!Dr. Kyle Wilby has worked across the globe in public health and university settings, including positions in Ghana, Qatar, New Zealand, and now Halifax. He is...
2024-10-1023 min
Pods + PANSMeet Dr. Kyle Wilby, New Director of the DAL College of PharmacyThis year, Dalhousie University has the largest number of first year pharmacy students they've ever seen! PANS' Lisa Woodill speaks with Dr. Kyle Wilby, the new Director of the College of Pharmacy of Dalhousie University, on his professional background, how the PharmD program is going, what changes are coming to the collage and how he foresees the future of pharmacy in Nova Scotia.Dr. Kyle Wilby has worked across the globe in public health and university settings, including positions in Ghana, Qatar, New Zealand, and now Halifax. He is a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community an...
2024-09-2620 min
Pods + PANSNova Scotia from an International Pharmacist's PerspectiveDid you know that 10 International Pharmacists have started practicing in Nova Scotia since the RxNS Recruitment Project began? PANS' Recruitment Navigator Tristan Park chats with two of these Pharmacists, Cayla & Dave, on what their experience was like coming into Canada, what challenges they faced along the way and what they enjoy most about being in Nova Scotia and practicing to their full scope. Find out more about the RxNS Recruitment Project at www.rxns.caCopyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and...
2024-09-1230 min
Pods + PANSIncorporating Technicians into the Pharmacy Workflow with Robyn Oickle (Mini Episode)There are so many ways pharmacies can incorporate their Pharmacy Technicians into the pharmacy workflow! PANS’ Kayla Biron chats with Robyn Oickle on what is included in the technician scope of practice, what POCT services techs can perform, where to get the training and how techs can advocate for themselves if they’re not being used to your full scope.Robyn Oickle is a licensed Pharmacy Technician and has been an employee of Shoppers Drug since 2017. She is currently an Instructor for the Pharmacy Technician Program, Pharmacy Assistant program and Pharmacy Technician Bridging program at East...
2024-08-2914 min
Pods + PANSTravel Health with Lisa WoodillInterested in obtaining your travel health certificate? PANS' Suzanne Richards-Aucoin catches up with Lisa Woodill on how she studied and obtained her travel health certificate, her journey of opening up her own travel clinic and some useful tips for patient travel consultations.Lisa Woodill is currently the Director of Pharmacy Practice for the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia. Lisa also received her Certificate in Travel Health® from the International Society of Travel Medicine in 2011. Since that time, she has been providing consultations and immunizations to travelers in various travel clinics in Nova Scotia. Lisa’s Dec...
2024-08-1520 min
Pods + PANSSHARE with Rowan SartyDid you know Community pharmacists, in pharmacies connected to the Drug Information System, are eligible to receive free access to patient lab values contained in the provincial Electronic Health Record system, known as SHARE? On this episode, PANS' Glenn Rodriguez speaks with Rowan Sarty, Pharmacist and Program Manager for DIS & SHARE, on how pharmacists can fully utilize SHARE within their practice, where to go if they need support and useful tips on how to use the program to it's full potential.Rowan Sarty is a pharmacist and is currently the Program Manager for DIS & SHARE...
2024-08-0124 min
Pods + PANSObesity Treatment with Stacey SmithPANS' Lisa Woodill speaks with Stacey Smith, Community Pharmacist & Certified Diabetes and Bariatric Educator, on the trending topic of Ozempic, how Wevovy is being used to treat obesity and ways pharmacists can support patients with side effects & managing their new life style.Stacey Smith is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE) who has practiced in primary care as a consultant pharmacist in the area of diabetes and obesity management for the past 16 years. Stacey’s declarations and conflict(s) of interest include the following: She has received honorariums and payments fr...
2024-07-1821 min
Pods + PANSRxNS Pharmacy Recruitment ProjectJoin PANS' Tristan Park, Glenn Rodrigues & Kayla Biron as they discuss the RxNS Pharmacy Recruitment Project, the new streamlined licensing pathway for pharmacy professionals from the United States, Great Britain, Republic of Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. They also touch on how many pharmacy professionals we have welcomed to Nova Scotia thus far and provide a recap on the three recruitment trips PANS' has been on.For more information on the streamlined licensing pathway visit rxns.caCopyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that...
2024-07-0426 min
Pods + PANSGlucose Monitoring with Stacey SmithPANS' Lisa Woodill speaks with Stacey Smith, Community Pharmacist & Certified Diabetes and Bariatric Educator, on the new Nova Scotia Sensor-Based Glucose Monitor Program, the current devices available and tips on how you can manage your own diabetes or how to support your family member or loved one living with diabetes.Stacey Smith is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE) who has practiced in primary care as a consultant pharmacist in the area of diabetes and obesity management for the past 16 years. Stacey’s declarations and conflict(s) of interest include th...
2024-06-2019 min
Pods + PANSDermatology with Michael BoivinPANS' Suzanne Richard-Aucoin speaks with Michael Boivin on what N.S. pharmacists can assess, tips & tricks and what will be covered in the upcoming dermatology webinar.Michael Boivin has been a clinical pharmacist consultant for over a decade. He has developed and/or presented over 500 accredited continuing education lessons for pharmacists, physicians, specialists and other allied healthcare professionals through CommPharm Consulting Inc. Michael’s declarations and conflict(s) of interest include the following: He has sat on committees or boards for Novo-Nordisk, Emergent BioSolutions, Pfizer, Novavax, GSK, Bavarian Nordic and Abbvie. Michael has also been a...
2024-06-0621 min
Pods + PANSPilotPilot EpisodeCopyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast and its data, content, information, and other materials are protected under Canadian copyright and trademark laws. The Podcast is for general educational purposes only. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, may be made without the prior written permission of PANS.DisclaimerThe Podc...
2024-05-2902 min