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• Starting on Thursday, April 16th, travellers returning to Canada will be subject to additional self-isolation requirements under the Quarantine Act.
• Specifically, all travellers returning to Canada are required to provide proof to a CBSA officer that they have a “credible quarantine plan”.
• A credible quarantine plan is one where you will not have contact with vulnerable people (people 65 years or older or people with underlying medical conditions) and you will have access to basic necessities such as food and medication.

Before going anywhere abroad as a regular traveler, you need to check if you require a visa or a series of vaccinations, and ensure you have travel insurance. If you are going to be a medical tourist, (you plan to pay to have surgery abroad) you have to make sure that you have the right kind of health and travel insurance

I was recently interviewed by Allan Misner for his 40+ Fitness Podcast. We discussed Medical Tourism. Here's a link to the podcast:

https://40plusfitnesspodcast.com/medical-tourism-with-janet-bristeir/

Engaging patients in the healthcare journey reduces the chances of preventable harm

I'll be speaking on Tuesday 22nd, October , 6pm to 7 pm.

Amazon has launched a virtual health clinic with in-home follow-ups for employees in Seattle, dubbed Amazon Care.

The company announced the program on a web site, Amazon.care, that is currently publicly accessible but did not formally announce the news outside the company. “Amazon Care is a benefit being piloted for Amazon employees and their families in the Seattle area,” the website reads.

The sixth video in a series of videos showing economical gadgets that are useful for people with painful aching hands, to help them with daily activities. This video show items to easily peel fruit and vegetables.

For more information email: fullerlife90days@gmail.com

The fifth video in a series of videos showing economical gadgets that are useful for people with painful aching hands, to help them with daily activities. This video shows a variety of gadgets to open cans and jars. For more information email: fullerlife90days@gmail.com

I used to be on one of the organ transplant teams when I worked as an RN, at VGH OR. I believe everyone should discuss being an organ donor with their families, including eye donations which can help so many people.

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