Teva Canada Charts a New Prescription for Care
On April 5, 2022, National Caregiver Day in Canada, Teva Canada announced a partnership with People Before Patients to enhance healthcare delivery. They launched a series of five podcasts featuring healthcare leaders and initiated a national online survey to gather insights on improving Canadian healthcare. A live virtual event is scheduled for May 10, 2022, with keynote speaker Michael Landsberg. Teva Canada has also expanded its Caregiver-Friendly Pharmacy program, aimed at supporting the 8.1 million caregivers in Canada, amidst challenges from the pandemic.
- Launch of five healthcare-focused podcasts.
- National online survey to gather public insights on healthcare.
- Live virtual event with notable speakers planned for May 10, 2022.
- Expansion of Caregiver-Friendly Pharmacy program to support caregivers.
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– New initiatives planned to spark dialogue on future healthcare delivery –
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In partnership with People Before Patients,
Teva Canada launches a series of five podcasts featuring healthcare thought leaders who share their vision of a future healthcare system that supports patient and caregivers at all stages of life -
Teva Canada launches the Prescription for Care national online survey to gather ideas on what the future of Canadian healthcare should look like from all perspectives -
Teva Canada to host a free, live virtual event onMay 10, 2022 , featuring Keynote speaker and mental health advocate,Michael Landsberg and podcast experts, convened to re-imagine how our healthcare system can and should work for all Canadians
Today, on #NationalCaregiverDay, we celebrate the extraordinary impact of caregiving. #TevaCanada invites you to help reimagine the future of Canadian healthcare, in #PrescriptionForCare, a free Facebook Live event. Register at: https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/prescription-for-care (Photo: Business Wire)
“Teva Canada is pleased on National Caregiver Day to be partnering with People Before Patients, a movement that invites everyone to engage in healthcare reform,” says
According to the
Women account for almost two-thirds of caregivers providing 20 or more hours of care per week and those providing that level of care are more likely to report their caregiving responsibilities to be stressful or very stressful2. A further 86 per cent of respondents who provide more than 20 hours of care per week felt they were unable to spend as much time with their family and more than three-quarters (78 per cent) reported spending less time participating in social activities and with friends3.
“The pandemic meant that many Canadians experienced the limitations of our healthcare system. Countless caregivers have had to fill in the gaps when caring for a family member or friend who is vulnerable. Through a number of new initiatives, we are creating a platform for the exchange of ideas, big and small, that empowers caregivers to collaborate with health professionals and stakeholders for a better system,” says People Before Patients’ CEO
Charting A Prescription for Care
To get the conversation started, today
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April 5, 2022 Scott Swanson, Caregiver to elderly parents,Vancouver, British Columbia -
April 12, 2022 Dr.Danielle Paes , Chief Pharmacist at the Canadian Pharmacists’ Association,Markham, Ontario -
April 19, 2022 Karine Degré, Nurse,Montreal, Quebec -
April 26, 2022 Dr.Nicole Didyk , Gerontologist,McMaster University ,Hamilton, Ontario -
May 3, 2022 Bhaskar Goswami, Wellness Visionary,Montreal, Quebec
Each guest will reflect on an important pillar of the healthcare system and will highlight what their personal prescription for the future of Canadian healthcare should encapsulate. As National Caregiver month closes out, the speakers will come together for a unique panel discussion on
To harvest the collective experiences and visions of what the future of healthcare should look like,
“We’re looking to healthcare users, including patients, paid and unpaid caregivers and those within the healthcare system to draw on their experiences and provide their unique insights,” says
About the
In 2019
The CFP includes:
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Downloadable Online Caregiver resources used by over a quarter of a million Canadians including:
- a caregiver handbook, helping you navigate the healthcare system
- a caregiver self-assessment, which asks, “how are you doing through all of this?”
- guides that offer a caregiver’s perspective on cancer, dementia, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS
- tools to share with healthcare professionals, making it easier to keep everyone informed
- power of attorney forms, allowing you to communicate openly with members of the healthcare team
- links to caregiver and patient support organizations in your community
- links to helpful apps for caregivers
- a search tool to find a local pharmacy that has been trained to support caregivers.
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