Local Nurse Authors Literature About Nursing Self Help With Book Launch This Tuesday at The Vine

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Local nurse of 18 years, Shawna Longford, has authored her first piece of literature, ‘Witness: Bring present for your patients, your colleagues, and yourself,’ and is holding a book launch at The Vine this Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The book’s cover. Longford graduated from Trent University in 2005. Photo courtesy of Shawna Longford.

The book was initially meant as a self-help book for nurses but could be for anyone with front-line professions, according to Longford.

“My intention was to support new people and help prolong careers,” she explained.

Longford has laid out in detail who the book is for:

  • Anyone who has served in a profession that has wounded them physically, mentally or emotionally

  • Those who understand the costs associated with the jobs that require duty and sacrifice

  • People who have experienced PTSD, moral injury, compassion fatigue and burnout

  • Someone looking for a way to sustain their career in healthcare or human services

  • Leaders and educators curious about ways to teach and support resilience

  • The recruitment and retention of nurses

Longford worked on the book four years ago and completed it this past summer. It was edited, written and printed locally with the help of five other contributors.

Books are available during the launch, with Longford doing signings. The Vine will have complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks during the event. Signature cocktails and other drinks are also available for purchase during the launch.

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Peterborough Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic Relocating as of July 12

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The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) has announced that the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic, which provides expedited, barrier-free treatment for individuals experiencing withdrawal from opioids, alcohol and other substances, will be relocating to 432 George St. North as of Wednesday, July 12.

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The clinic will be co-located with the new George Street Pharmacy, operated by the Burnham Pharmacy team, allowing the RAAM Clinic to continue offering its services in an accessible downtown location. The clinic and pharmacy will each operate independently at this shared location, with ongoing support for RAAM clinic operations from our partners at Fourcast.

The RAAM clinic will continue to be staffed by PRHC physicians and registered nurses (RNs). No appointment or physician referral is necessary, although referrals from doctors, nurses, social workers, addiction counsellors and community providers are welcome. The clinic offers same-day counselling and medication for withdrawal and prescription therapies. This care model has been shown to help save lives by engaging clients with both short- and long-term therapies as soon as they are ready to pursue those treatments.

PRHC and the RAAM Clinic would like to thank the 360 Degree NPLC for its partnership and support over the last year. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with the 360 Degree NPLC to provide excellent care to our community.

All RAAM Clinic partners share a vision for ongoing collaborative partnerships amongst healthcare providers to enhance services for our community. First opened in 2018, the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine model is designed to initiate therapy for withdrawal from opioids, alcohol and other substances and then triage clients to the most appropriate ongoing care provider. The RAAM Clinic works closely with other healthcare providers and resources in the community to ensure clients have access to additional supports following their initial treatment as they move through the continuum of care. The clinic is not intended to replace or duplicate the care provided by a family physician or other primary care providers.

The new RAAM clinic hours will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No referral is necessary, and walk-in appointments are welcome.

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