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HIGH BP- A SILENT KILLER- KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE & RISK FACTORS

Jun 184 min read

HIGH BP- A SILENT KILLER- KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE & RISK FACTORS

Adjusting lifestyle, more exercise, losing weight if needed and following a heart-healthy diet can help control hypertension or high BP.

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PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT- A DYNAMIC PROCESS IN PATIENT CARE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 16, 20233 min read

PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT- A DYNAMIC PROCESS IN PATIENT CARE

Patient Health assessment is a dynamic and most essential process in nursing practice.

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ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN(OHIP), ELIGIBILITY AND MEDICAL SERVICES COVERAGE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Mar 3, 20234 min read

ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN(OHIP), ELIGIBILITY AND MEDICAL SERVICES COVERAGE

Through Ontario Health Insurance Plan(OHIP), province pays for medically necessary health services and to avail a valid Health card is must.

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HYPERTENSION- THE SILENT KILLER-KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Nov 14, 20224 min read

HYPERTENSION- THE SILENT KILLER-KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

High blood pressure or hypertension- sometimes called "the silent killer- is an important risk factor for stroke and heart disease.

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MONKEYPOX- PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Sep 12, 20224 min read

MONKEYPOX- PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

Imvamune® vaccine is approved in Canada for protection against smallpox, monkeypox, and other orthopoxvirus-related illnesses.

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MONKEYPOX VIRUS OUTBREAK-IMPORTANT INSIGHT

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 5, 20224 min read

MONKEYPOX VIRUS OUTBREAK-IMPORTANT INSIGHT

Health authorities are investigating confirmed monkeypox cases in Canada as part of an unprecedented monkeypox virus outbreak.

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OMICRON, RISING COVID-19 INFECTIONS AND VACCINATIONS- SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Dec 21, 20215 min read

OMICRON, RISING COVID-19 INFECTIONS AND VACCINATIONS- SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?

Omicron's quick spread threatens to replace Delta variant as the dominant strain in many countries. Vaccines offer more reliable protection.

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ARE MEDICAL SERVICES FREE IN CANADA? KNOW YOUR MEDICAL BILLING

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Sep 6, 20214 min read

ARE MEDICAL SERVICES FREE IN CANADA? KNOW YOUR MEDICAL BILLING

OHIP is the government-run health plan for Ontario, and it is funded by money from taxes paid by Ontario residents and businesses.

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DELTA VARIANT VIRUS: INFECTION, SPREAD AND VACCINE PROTECTION

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Aug 28, 20214 min read

DELTA VARIANT VIRUS: INFECTION, SPREAD AND VACCINE PROTECTION

Delta variant is estimated to cause more severe illness than previous variants in unvaccinated people. Vaccination coverage is important.

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Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jul 11, 20213 min read

PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT- A DYNAMIC PROCESS IN PATIENT CARE

Patient Health Assessment skills in nursing practice are very valuable to get to accurate diagnosis and for better patient management.

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Prof. (Dr) Usha

Apr 11, 20215 min read

COVID-19VACCINES—SAFETY & SIDE EFFECTS

Before getting vaccinated, it is important to be aware the safety & side effects of COVID-19 vaccines you receive.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION IN CANADA AND ONTARIO-UPDATES

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Mar 6, 20214 min read

COVID-19 VACCINATION IN CANADA AND ONTARIO-UPDATES

Updated delivery timeline says Canada may be able to vaccinate 14.5 MM people by June. Health Canada has authorized single shot vaccine.

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COVID-19 VACCINES ON THE HORIZON- CLINICAL TRIALS, EXCITEMENT & CHALLENGES

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Nov 28, 20207 min read

COVID-19 VACCINES ON THE HORIZON- CLINICAL TRIALS, EXCITEMENT & CHALLENGES

First COVID-19 vaccine approval from Health Canada could come before Christmas. Most Canadians expected to be vaccinated by September 2021.

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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/FRONT DESK MANAGER-A CHALLENGING CAREER

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Nov 6, 20203 min read

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/FRONT DESK MANAGER-A CHALLENGING CAREER

The job of a dental receptionist is an exciting and very promising work opportunity in the dental office.

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WHY IS FLU SHOT(VACCINATION) IMPORTANT THIS YEAR?

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Oct 27, 20205 min read

WHY IS FLU SHOT(VACCINATION) IMPORTANT THIS YEAR?

Health authorities say COVID-19 pandemic makes it crucial this year to get flu shot, which protects against several different flu viruses.

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FALL SEASON- IDENTIFY COMMON COLD & FLU-TAKE CARE OF HEALTH

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Oct 11, 20204 min read

FALL SEASON- IDENTIFY COMMON COLD & FLU-TAKE CARE OF HEALTH

The symptoms of the flu and common cold can be very similar but, unlike a case of common cold, the flu can lead to serious health problems.

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COVID-19-SECOND WAVE, ONTARIO UPDATES AND TESTING GUIDELINES

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Sep 30, 20204 min read

COVID-19-SECOND WAVE, ONTARIO UPDATES AND TESTING GUIDELINES

Ontario government has established Testing criteria for Covid-19. Publicly-funded testing will be available and easily accessible to needy.

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HEALTH INFORMATICS- INTEGRATING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ADVANCE HEALTHCARE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jul 5, 20203 min read

HEALTH INFORMATICS- INTEGRATING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ADVANCE HEALTHCARE

Health informatics is an emerging field integrating information technology for advance healthcare to benefit the health & human services.

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TRANSMISSION, INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL-COVID-19 KNOWN TO DATE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 9, 20204 min read

TRANSMISSION, INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL-COVID-19 KNOWN TO DATE

Primary modes of transmission of Corona Virus are contact, droplet and airborne. Additional precautions are based on modes of transmission.

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Phlebotomy & Coronavirus- Safety in blood sample testing of patients suspected with infection

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 2, 20204 min read

Phlebotomy & Coronavirus- Safety in blood sample testing of patients suspected with infection

A safe and skillful Phlebotomy is an important procedure to understand the spread of coronavirus infection.

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