With all radical change, we adapt.
Since March, we've experienced the most disruptive shift in our way of life that I can recall. With disruption comes the incredible human capacity for adaptation. There are those who argue it is too soon to reopen economies. Consider though, what history and science have taught us. We know pandemics come in waves, and often the second or third wave is worse than the first. Our public health leaders describe the phases of reopening as a fine balance between protecting us and reviving economies. Read more....
> Read MoreBlueberries, Vitamin D, and combating Zoom fatigue
There is evidence that being in online meetings all day can lead to a lack of vitamin D and cause the dreaded “Zoom fatigue.” My solution is straightforward: Eat blueberries, supplement your vitamin D, and take first-hand advice from our IT pros. Blueberries are sweet, nutritious and wildly popular in the North. The beautiful bounty of wild blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables. The blueberry bush Read more....
> Read MoreNOSM announces Dr. Barb Zelek as Division Head of Clinical Sciences
It is an honour to welcome Dr. Barb Zelek as the new Division Head, Clinical Sciences at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) starting September 1, 2020. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Dr. Zelek completed her family medicine residency at Queen’s University. She has worked in Marathon since 2002 as a rural generalist family physician, clinical teacher, and more recently has taken on increasing leadership in academic medicine. Since 2015, Dr. Zelek has been an Associate Professor and Co-Chair for the Section of Family Medicine at NOSM. She has been the Chair of the Joint and Stipendiary Promotions Committee and also...
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