Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region Medical Officer of Health / Wild Willie's Book Reviews / Southlake Scanner / Port Birth Support / Myeloma Canada / Happy Work

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region Medical Officer of Health to discuss the new updated Covid vaccine(s), wastewater and what it's telling officials about Covid this fall, clinics around York Region (when and where, pop-ups, and home visits in some cases) and how doctors are encouraging Covid and Flu vaccinations at the same time. Glynn Perkins looks at Southlake Regional Health centre, who unveiled a new, multi-million-dollar state of the art piece of equipment this week that will help in the detection of cancer.  Shaliza Bacchus discusses a new program aims to address the gap in post-birth support by supporting moms across Canada with the introduction of an innovative five module curriculum/targeted online support. Jim Lang has details about Myeloma Canada; details about the disease and the fundraising walks. Ann Rohmer speaks with 13 year old Willie Butland from Nova Scotia who reviews books and interviews authors on his very own YouTube channel (Willie Book Review) where he encourages other young people to read...so cool. Tina Cortese looks at Monday Sept 25th being the start of International Week of Happiness at work, where new research shows how professionals are feeling about their jobs and what is driving their happiness.