September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month as designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cell disease…
Two big diabetes clinical conferences – the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Annual Meeting and the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Annual Clinical Conference – took place in May and,…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s so important to recognize your mental health – physical, emotional, and overall well-being. It’s crucial at every stage of life, from childhood…
April is National Minority Health Month, and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health is highlighting the key role individuals and organizations can play in helping…
It’s so hard to imagine the emotions of receiving a diagnosis that can affect the rest of your life, maintaining relationships, succeeding at a job, and just day-to-day living activities.…
A rare disease diagnosis can be hard to digest and comprehend. What does the future look like? Will I be able to get the treatment I need to live with…
As a pharmacist, it’s never too early to start thinking about your future and where you’d like to advance your career. But having the resources and opportunities to do that is an important…
Shields created six Employee Resource Groups (ERG) last year to celebrate the diversity of our team and create opportunities for team members to connect with each other and learn about…
I love this time of year! It’s the holidays; time for traditions, gathering with family and friends: food, laughter, and kindness abounds! But, one more reason I love this time…
The Shields Diabetes Program applies our integrated care model to diabetes by placing pharmacy liaisons in clinics. Liaisons are trained to handle benefits investigation, prior authorization, financial assistance, refill reminders,…