Podcasts about ontario pharmacists association

The federal government now has a pharmacare plan, but deals still need to be made with each province, including Ontario. Does pharmacare matter to you? We hear from the CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, Justin Bates.

From hemorrhoids to urinary track infections to acne, the Ontario government has expanded the list of common ailments pharmacists are allowed to write prescriptions for.And it wants to expand those powers even more.Our guest is pharmacist Jen Belcher, with the Ontario Pharmacists Association.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: PROVINCIAL FUNDING TO SPEED UP CONSTRUCTION ON GARDINER EXPRESSWAY Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. The province is providing funding to speed up the completion timeline of the Gardiner Expressway. Our panel reacts to the latest. HOW PHARMACISTS MAY PLAY A GREATER ROLE AMID PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGE   Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. The Ford government is considering expanding responsibilities for pharmacists for things like treating additional health conditions and administering additional kinds of vaccines...it comes amid a primary care shortage. CANADA FACES A SCANDAL AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Michael Naraine, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University. Canada is facing a scandal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with two staff with Canada Soccer being sent home. Michael breaks down what happened. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What are the safety issues with a solar eclipse, and are they worth shutting down school early or should schools be taking advantage of the cosmic, educational moment? The Online Harms Bill has a focus on human rights and stiffening responses to hate crimes in online platforms: is the bill living up to its goal or missing the mark? In an age of artificial intelligence, how crucial is it to be taught writing? What does the CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association think of the NDP-Liberal pharmacare plans? In an interview on The West Block, Canada's former chief of defence staff, retired general Rick Hillier, said that Canada's biggest national security risk is “our irrelevance. Surge pricing for your burger and fries?! Wendy's is looking to test that out in the near future. The plight of Hamilton's homeless is on display in front of city hall as several tents have been set up in protest of a failed motion last week to build affordable housing on two municipally-owned parking lots. Nearly a third of Canadians are considering buying a home with others, renting out a secondary unit and other “non-traditional” paths to ownership amid ongoing affordability barriers in the housing market. Guests: Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University Bernie Farber, Chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network Dr. Joel Heng Hartse, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute; author of the new book ‘Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox' from the University of Michigan Press Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Angela Vos, Poverty advocate, organizer of the encampment Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CARP'S REACTION TO A NEW U.S. DRUG POLICY Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. It's Monday time for our Zoomer Squad and there's  a very worrisome development South of the border: Florida has passed a law allowing the importation of drugs from Canada. The Floridians are thrilled. They say this can save the $150 million a year but what about us? We are already plagued with serious drug shortages. Remember when busloads of Americans drove to a border pharmacy to buy insulin? And what about Americans buying Ozempic here at a third of the US price and exacerbating the shortage? What if anything can be done? JUSTIN BATES OF THE OPA REACTS TO FLORIDA IMPORTING DRUGS FROM CANADA Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. What are the rules around those possible sales to the US?  Can the wholesalers just sell to whomever they like? Can the government stop them? And these medications are not made here - they are produced by big multinationals. So how does that work? HOW MANY SURGERIES IN ONTARIO FOR AGGRESSIVE CANCERS ARE DONE WITHIN RECOMMENDED TIME FRAME? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Some very disturbing statistics from Ontario Health's annual report: Just over half of cancer surgeries - including those for some of the most aggressive cancers - were completed within the mandated wait time. This is actually a bit of an improvement over the previous year, when the pandemic was more of a factor but it is still not good enough.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get an exclusive update on the heartwarming CHML Christmas Tree of Hope event straight from the President herself. Let's get an update on Canada's ongoing drug shortage, where are we now? Myles Goodwyn, the legendary former April Wine singer has passed away. Sabrina Nanji of Queens Park Observer joins us with firsthand accounts from the Liberal convention. Bonnie Crombie's stance against Doug Ford after winning the Ontario Liberal leadership is not to be missed. Remember the Paul Bernardo transfer controversy? Turns out he's not the only one! Tim Danson sheds light on documents about the placement of dangerous offenders in medium-security facilities. And we take a deep dive into the impact of alcohol distribution changes on Ontario. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Olivia MacKay, President of the Children's Fund. Jen Belcher, Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives & Member Relations with Ontario Pharmacists Association. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Lou Molinaro, Instructor at Durham College and the Harris Institute for Music. Sabrina Nanji, Publisher of the Queen's Park Observer. Tim Danson, Lawyer for the Mahaffy and French families. Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (expertise in Canadian and American foreign and defence policy, Defence procurement, and Modern airpower.) Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Eta Yudin, Quebec Vice-President for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, on rising anti-Semitism and recent incidents in Montreal Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006, on Israel establishing humanitarian pauses in Gaza and the push to get more Canadians out Moshe Lander, Economist and Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University, on the Bank of Canada being split on the potential need for more rate hike in the future and the Senior Deputy Governor warning rates may stay higher for an extended period Jen Belcher, pharmacist and vice president of strategic initiatives for the Ontario Pharmacists Association, on the continuing demand for Ozempic despite some side effects concerns and a potential lawsuit. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Karen Gordon, Principal of Gordon Strategy and Jerry Agar, Host of The Jerry Agar Show on Newstalk1010 in Toronto and 1290 in London Topics: Rising anti-Semitism and violence in Canada – on campuses and noting school shootings in particular. What do you make of that? Has the response been enough? Carbon tax debate continues and Canada is missing its climate targets – can the Liberals come back from this snafu? Will they be able to get on track? How can our approach change?  Should a Brampton food bank be allowed to turn away international students amid record demand? Are you doing anything to honour Remembrance Day tomorrow? Are we forgetting? Republican presidential hopeful wants to build a wall -- along the Canada-U.S. border… what?

Ann Rohmer looks at Food Banks Canada's landmark Canada-wide Poverty Report Cards highlight deepening food insecurity and failures from all levels of government. Glynn Perkins has a York University study that finds how relatable, welcoming cities play large role in migrant success. Just how welcoming Toronto and other global cities are to migrants can play a large role in their success at navigating physical and social barriers to reestablish their careers, found York University researchers.  The researchers wanted to know how big cities, such as Toronto, one of the largest international, financial, and business centres attracting skilled migrants from all around the world, enables or constrains migrant careers and integration. The answer, they say, is important for cities and organizations serving the migrant population as well as employers, policymakers, and even migrants. Ann Rohmer has information on how Ontario Pharmacists can treat and prescribe 6 additional ailments (on top of the 13 permitted as of last January). Jim Lang looks at the success of last weekend's road hockey to conquer cancer and where the fundraising goes. Tina Cortese speaks to a 99 year old man who will climb the CN tower on Oct 21 for the United Way. It will be his 3rd time making the climb. Cristina Lavecchia discusses Heart and Sole: The Dylan Kalambay Story documentary film which premieres in Toronto on October 14th at University of Toronto's Innis College Town Hall Theatre. In November of 2020, Toronto high school basketball star Dylan Kalambay's world turned upside down. He experienced heart failure at the young age of 16. Over the next six months he had open heart surgery and not long after, thanks to the generosity of an organ donor and their family, Dylan received a life-saving heart transplant. In the fall of 2021, after a long and challenging recovery, Dylan stepped back onto the court to pursue his dream of obtaining an NCAA Division 1 basketball scholarship, and becoming the first player ever to do so with a donated heart. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with KhaRå Martin, a young Toronto filmmaker, musician and actor, about her new five-part docu-series called Black Community Mixtapes that breathes new life into the personal archives gathered by individual Canadians to shine a light on life-changing moments in Black Canadian history. 

ZOOMER SQUAD: FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER TURNS 99! 12:00-12:30 Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP. We kick the discussion off by reflecting  on the life and times of former U.S. President and iconic Zoomer Jimmy Carter who turned 99 years old this week as he lives in hospice care. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement marking National Seniors Day yesterday and called them "pillars of our community". Finally, we discuss finances and how many Seniors are going back into the workforce amid the pressures of inflation and other economic factors. OTTAWA PLANS TO REDUCE MILITARY SPENDING BY $1 BILLION 12:30-12:50 PM Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Adam Chapnick, A professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada and deputy director of education at the Canadian Forces College and Dr. Christopher Ankersen is a Clinical Professor of Global Affairs at New York University, a former Canadian Forces officer and expert on Canadian defence policy. Ottawa has asked the Department of National Defence to cut nearly $1 billion from the military's budget. Our guests weigh in the actual implications of such a decision and how it will likely impact our relationship with NATO especially amid Russia's war against Ukraine. ONTARIO PHARMACISTS GET MORE POWERS TO TREAT AILMENTS 12:50-1 PM Jane Brown is now joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. The province has given Ontario pharmacists the ability to provide treatments and medications for another 6 types of ailments including acne, canker sores, and yeast infections. Justin details the importance of this move and also provides a PSA on boosters that are available to Seniors as we continues to face COVID-19 spread in the community.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: A NEW "RAGE POLL" & BONNIE CROMBIE TAKING LEAVE OF ABSENCE 12-12:30 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, and Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie is taking a leave of absence from her role as Mayor as she pursues her leadership of the Ontario Liberal party. A spokesperson for the Ontario PC Party was quick to respond saying, "“It must be nice to take a prolonged vacation from your job. It's clear Bonnie only sees being mayor as a backup plan rather than what it is: a full-time job. She's hedging her bets on becoming leader of the Ontario Liberals when she should be serving the people of Mississauga. Classic Bonnie: It's always about her.” Meanwhile, a new "rage poll" by Pollara indicates that as many as 69 per cent of Ontarians are angry with Premier Doug Ford's Greenbelt plans which has developed into a scandal. ONTARIO SCHOOL BOARD REMOVES BOOKS FROM SHELVES. WHY? 12:30-12:50 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Libby Znaimer is joined by Brian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun and Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Vice President, Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). The Peel District School Board has been undergoing a weeding process whereby it has been removing books on its library shelves from prior to 2008 all with the aim to make its library books selection more inclusive. But the move which commenced last Spring has left many parents concerned when they could no longer find important literary works like A Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. ONTARIO'S PLAN FOR PHARMACISTS AHEAD OF COVID-19 FALL SEASON 12:50-1 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of Ontario Pharmacists Association. The province is planning to allow pharmacies to administer flu shots to babies, and RSV vaccines for adults 60 years of age and older. Justin Bates explains why this is an important step as Fall season comes upon us.

Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, discusses starting his position just before Covid, shifting pharmacies to a service model, and alternative payment models to National Pharmacare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Callers weigh in on what difference it will make for them. Kingston pharmacist Jen Belcher with the Ontario Pharmacists Association describes how this will work.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott is back from Mexico just in time to see not only the Argos take the Grey Cup, but also the CUPE strike canceled, huzzah! As well, the finale of the Emergencies Act Inquiry is approaching. What do we need to be on lookout for in these final days, what needs addressing? Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch joins Scott for that. It is the end of the F1 season and the one and only Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio comes on to give the recap. We also start a dive into the rabbit hole of children's pain relief medication. How did we get to shortage just as we are seeing record ICU admissions for children? Jen Belcher, Ontario Pharmacists Association joins for more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Dave Foxcroft, President & C.O.O., Fox 40 International Inc., CFL referee. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Jen Belcher, RPh | Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives & Member Relations, Ontario Pharmacists Association. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa's National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors –Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Justin Bates, Ontario Pharmacists Association; Dr. Katharine Smart, pediatrician & former Canadian Medical Association president; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Heather Wright, CTV News; Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Andrew Brander, Crestview Strategy; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategies.

Long scary waits in emergency. No family doctor. Shortages of children's medication. Advice and analysis with Dr. Allan Grill, Chief of Family Medicine at the Markham Stouffville Hospital; and Kingston pharmacist Jen Belcher, Vice-President of the Ontario Pharmacists Association.

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Cheuk Kwan of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China. Today: Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly delivered a speech today outlining Ottawa's new Indo-Pacific strategy. Ottawa will continue to maintain trade ties with China since the country is the second largest economy in the world, but as the speech outlined, the government is now seeking to diversify its trade relationships with countries in the region like India due to China's record on human rights, the reality that it ignores trade and investment rules and doesn't share the same values as Canada. Cheuk weighs in on the latest. ---- SHORTAGE OF ANTIBIOTICS AT PHARMACIES Marissa Lennox is now joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. In the news: Ontario pharmacies are facing a supply shortage of antibiotics that is used to help treat kids with bacterial infections and the finger of blame is being pointed towards a rise in respiratory illnesses going around. Amoxicillin is one of the most common of the drugs facing a shortage. Justin reacts to the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

After a string of armed robberies at pharmacy stores across Toronto, there's growing pressure for more prevention and education into how these can be reduced, or prevented entirely. Justin Bates is CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, and joined Alex to talk about it.

What is causing a nationwide shortage of children's cold and flu medicine? Guest: Justin Bates, CEO, Ontario Pharmacists Association

Kelly talks to Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association.

Jen Belcher, practicing pharmacist and vice-president of strategic initiatives and member relations at the Ontario Pharmacists Association

Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, Kyro Masseh, Pharmacist and owner at Lawlor Pharmacy in Toronto and Dean Miller, Pharmacist, President and CEO of Whole Health Pharmacy. Rapid antigen test kits for COVID-19 are in short supply at Ontario pharmacies at a time when they are in hot demand by the general public and cases continue to surge as a result of the Omicron variant. Why? Our panel of pharmacists explain. ---- DR. GORFINKEL ON HER CLINIC GOING INTO "CODE ORANGE" AND THE LATEST ON OMICRON Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family Physician and founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research. Dr. Gorfinkel notified us this week that her office has had to go into "Code Orange". It means that all of her staff have either COVID-19 or COVID-19 like illness and they have had to provide patient care totally virtually for now. Dr. Gorfinkel weighs in on the impacts this has for the patient experience and also weighs in on the symptoms associated with this variant that has been the dominant one in the province for that last while. ---- REACTION TO PM TRUDEAU'S RESPONSE TO QUEBEC'S VACCINE POLICY Libby Znaimer is joined by Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President of Enterprise alongside Robin Sears who is a

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... MPP Kathleen Wynne joins Scott Thompson to discuss her recent interview in Maclean's regarding her legacy, grappling with the province's anger, and life after politics. Doug Ford's government is planning on a January 17 return to in-classroom learning for Ontario's students which is raising some eyebrows & criticism however that was also the case when remote learning was introduced as well. The Ontario Pharmacists Association is reporting that many in Ontario are turning down the COVID-19 vaccinations… because they do not want Moderna's Spikevax. Are lockdowns necessary to protect the public from COVID-19, or are we trying to contend with a healthcare system that needs an overhaul in the middle of a pandemic? Scott takes a look at the business side of this question. Guests: Kathleen Wynne, MPP for Don Valley West, former Premier of Ontario Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies Jason Chapman, Executive Producer with 640 Toronto Justin Bates, Ontario Pharmacist Association Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. ErskinePodcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Lisa Polewski & Dave WoodardWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Tim Brady, Board Chair, Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about Ontario to allow people with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested at Shoppers Drug Mart, other pharmacies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Brown is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association followed by Dean Miller,

Justin Bates, CEO, Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about Pharmacy Association warning that AstraZeneca doses may expire before it gets into arms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario will soon be providing second doses of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine. We have more details on how that roll out will work from Justin Bates of the Ontario Pharmacists Association; As part of the CBC series 'Boldly Asian' for Asian Heritage Month, Kirthana Sasitharan introduces us to couples navigating varied values and traditions within their interracial marriages; The World Health Organization says the pandemic is being prolonged by a "scandalous inequity" in vaccine distribution. We have reaction and analysis from Siham Rayale from Oxfam Canada; Can a wave mean more than 'hi' or 'bye'? Maybe, when it's a Zoom wave. Laura Cavanagh a professor of Behavioural Sciences at Seneca College explains; Our Tara Henley shares her conversation with Dorothy Wickenden author of "The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought For Abolition and Women's Rights" ; Jordan Press of the Canadian Press discusses the federal government's budget and other proposed legislation they hope to pass before Parliament's summer recess; An expert panel of healthcare professionals will be answering some of your questions about the science behind the vaccines. We find out more from Glen Pyle who teaches at the University of Guelph; Jennie MacKenzie, the treasurer of - and vendor at - the Lakefield Farmers Market tells us how the new season is unfolding;.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by James Rilett, Vice President Central Canada, Restaurants Canada and Tony Elenis, President and CEO of The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA). Ontario restaurant businesses are voicing their concerns over the province's 28-day shutdown that is, once again, putting a pause on indoor and outdoor patio dining. Now, Restaurants want the Ford government to foot the $100-million cost that has come with the restrictions. Our guests weigh in on the latest call for support. ONTARIO PHARMACIES THREE POINT PLAN TO GET MORE PEOPLE VACCINATED Jane Brown is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association and Dean Miller, the President and CEO of Whole Health Pharmacy Partners. The OPA has a three-point plan to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the province. The plan is as follows: allow for essential workers to get inoculated at a pharmacy, have pharmacies administer the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, and allow for pharmacists to go into the community to vaccinate high-risk populations. Our guests weigh in on the latest. DR. LAWRENCE LOH ON SCHOOL CLOSURES AND VACCINE ROLLOUT IN PEEL REGION Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Region's medical officer of health. Dr. Loh explains his decision to utilize Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act to close schools in the COVID-19 hotspot of Peel. And, he updates us on the region's vaccine rollout. Meanwhile, Ontario is reporting 3,215 cases today.

Kelly talks to Justin Bates, chief executive officer at the Ontario Pharmacists Association.

Kelly talks to Allen Malek, Executive Vice-President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for the Ontario Pharmacists Association

What is the difference between a brand name drug and a generic? Are they made the same? Do they work the same? Is one better than the other? Dean Miller, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association answers your questions about the difference between brand name and generic medications.

Whether you have been newly diagnosed with diabetes, or living with it for years, your pharmacist can help you and your loved ones properly manage this chronic condition. Today Nayan Patel, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about diabetes management and the many ways your local pharmacist can help.

Marijuana has been a hot topic of discussion in Canada over the last few weeks. Some patients and health practitioners support its use, while others have concerns over safety, access, and more. Dean Miller of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about medical marijuana and answers some of the common questions health professionals get related to this topic

Did you know that pharmacists are a great resource for people with asthma and COPD? Pharmacist Nayan Patel, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about the many ways pharmacists can help you breathe easier - from demonstrating the proper way to use an inhaler to ensuring you

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. Did you know that March is Pharmacist Awareness Month? Bob talks to Sean Simpson, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Ontario Pharmacists Association to find out all the details. And

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. Did you know that March is Pharmacist Awareness Month? Bob talks to Sean Simpson, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Ontario Pharmacists Association to find out all the details. And – No one likes to clean their home, but is there a quicker, more efficient way to do it? Bob talks with author Melissa Maker about her new book CLEAN MY SPACE: The Secret to Cleaning Better, Faster – And Loving Your Home Every Day.

Osteoporosis, or low bone density, can result in bones being more fragile and lead to an increased risk of fracture. It is often associated with aging, but is a disease that can affect men and women of any age. John Papastergiou of the Ontario Pharmacists Association answers your questions about osteoporosis and how your pharmacist can help with the prevention and management of this common condition.

From osteoporosis and diabetes to flu shots and seasonal wellness, pharmacy clinic days are a great way to learn more about important health topics while getting to know your pharmacy team. Many Ontario pharmacies offer free clinics throughout the year. But why should you take advantage of these events? And what can you expect when you do? John Papastergiou of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about clinic days and how they can help you achieve your health goals.

Depression is among the most common mental health issues affecting seniors. If you or a loved one is taking medication for depression, or another mental health concern, you may already know that it can take a number of weeks or even months for improvement and the full effects to be seen. But did you know that your pharmacist plays an important role during that time? Nayan Patel of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about medications commonly used to help treat depression, and the pharmacists role in ensuring you are getting the right drug, at the right dose and the right time to help meet your health needs.

If you are one of the millions of Canadians living with hypertension, or high blood pressure, then you know how important it is to manage your heart health. From helping you understand and manage your medications to providing information and tools to help support your heart-healthy lifestyle, your pharmacist is a great, accessible resource for everything hypertension-related. John Papastergiou of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks heart health.

If you

This past June, the life-saving drug naloxone became available at no cost to eligible patients through their Ontario pharmacy. Dean Miller of the Ontario Pharmacists Association looks at naloxone

As front-line healthcare providers, pharmacists are ideally placed to help people coping with mental health issues manage their medication therapy. Dean Miller, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association will be talking about mental health, common medications used in the management of mental health issues, and the many ways your pharmacist can help you stay healthy.

Immunizations and booster shots aren't just for kids! Many of us already get our annual flu shot from the local pharmacy, but what other immunizations and vaccinations should we as adults be talking about? And how can community pharmacists help? In honour of National Immunization Awareness Week, John Papastergiou of the Ontario Pharmacists Association answers your questions about immunization.

Whether you're traveling somewhere over March break, or later in the year, you'll want to take the right precautions in order to have a safe and healthy trip. John Papastergiou of the Ontario Pharmacists Association joins us to talk about travel medicine and how your pharmacist can help you with your travel health preparations.

Pharmacist Nayan Patel of the Ontario Pharmacists Association looks at blood thinners. Also known as anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications, blood thinners are a fairly common therapy used to prevent blood clots. But this particular group of medications can be tricky , there is a lot of potential for interactions with other medications including vitamins and common over-the-counter products, and dosing instructions can often be very strict. What you need to know if you're taking a blood thinner.

Most people can recognize the pharmacist at their local pharmacy. But who are the other people in the dispensary and what role do they play in your health care? From pharmacy assistants to consulting specialists, pharmacist Billy Cheung of the Ontario Pharmacists Association introduces you to the various members of your pharmacy team and talks about how each of them is helping to ensure you get the care you need every time to visit the pharmacy.

Dean Miller of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about falls prevention. Falls are a major cause of injury among seniors , but they are also preventable. Your pharmacist can help prevent falls by looking at your medications and their side effects, your health habits and your lifestyle.

Many people don't realize that certain medications and medical conditions can have an effect on your sexual health. Dean Miller, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about some of the common questions pharmacists get about sexual health, and why your pharmacist is a good resource for questions about all aspects of your health care.

What is the difference between a brand name drug and a generic? Are they made the same? Do they work the same? Is one better than the other? Billy Cheung of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about the difference between brand name and generic medications

Did you know that pharmacists are a great resource for people with asthma and COPD? Pharmacist Nayan Patel, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talked with Libby

Pharmacists are highly trained medication experts. But they are also so much more. Today's pharmacist can help you manage chronic conditions, give you a flu shot, help you quit smoking, explain how to use healthcare aids and devices, provide MedsCheck consultations, and more. This Thursday, Billy Cheung, of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talks about how the role of the pharmacist has changed , and what changes we can expect to see in the near future.

As we get older, many of us will be diagnosed with an age-related illness. Whether chronic or acute, mild or limiting in some way, it's good to know where to turn when you have questions about managing your symptoms. From support with managing multiple medications to information on avoiding harmful interactions and side effects, your pharmacist is a great resource when it comes to staying healthy as you age. Dean Miller of the Ontario Pharmacists Association answers your questions about medication and aging.

Pharmacies are usually closer and more accessible than our General Practitioner Offices. How can we make better use of them? Trusted Contributor Billy Cheung from the Ontario Pharmacists Association joined Libby to talk about Pharmacy Clinic Days.

Prescription medications play an important part in your health and well-being, but when they are misused or abused, they can do serious harm. Dean Miller of the Ontario Pharmacists Association talked about prescription drug abuse, and some of the ways you and your pharmacist can work together to ensure the proper and safe use of your medications.