Leadership and Expertise

The Global Health Workforce Initiative is a signature program launched by Vennue that enables our community of partners to rapidly share new findings and provide leadership in response to requests for assistance.

Vennue hosts Roundtable Q&A sessions to facilitate the exchange of current guidelines and information among pharmacists, clinicians, and global health experts from the U.S. and developing countries. These webinars enable professionals to collectively address today’s most pressing public health issues.

Mental Health Toolkit

• The path to achieving well-being is an ongoing journey, and each person has a unique path. We created a roadmap to help individuals navigate through the twists and turns they encounter along the road of life.

Roundtable Q&A Series: Mental Health Care and Pharmacy

• In collaboration with guest medical experts, Vennue hosted a four-part series of Roundtable Q&A sessions to launch our newest learning program: Mental Health Care and Pharmacy.

• Please see the Expert Insights and Discussions section below for recordings of previous sessions, and visit hub.vennue.org to access the full learning content for each Roundtable topic.

engage in our Groundbreaking Movement

Vennue is pleased to share the recording of the finale event for our Roundtable Q&A series on Mental Health Care and Pharmacy. Guest speaker Dr. Vikram Patel, trailblazing pioneer of the Movement for Global Mental Health Movement shared his inspiring research and leadership during the discussion. Don’t miss the thought-provoking Q&A at the end of the session.

Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being

Vennue's Mandip Pokharel, BPharm shares how pharmacists can advance mental health by bringing a patient-centered approach to the collaborative care team. He offers recommendations and tools to encourage active patient engagement by building relationships with other healthcare providers, patients, their families and caregivers.

INTEGRATING mental health INTO pharmacY

Vennue's Remy Pacifique Ntirenganya, BPharm, MMSc leads the conversation about mental health and pharmacy, discussing essential mental health concepts and exploring strategies to effectively incorporate mental health support into our pharmacy practices. 

Supporting the mental health of pharmacy workers

Vennue’s Tajnin Ahmed, MPharm, MPH discusses the importance of supporting the mental health of pharmacy workers. Learn how to reduce stress and build resilience in your pharmacy practice.

how to manage ethical dilemmas in healthcare practice

Learn how to create a Medical Ethics Committee.
Strengthen the current procedures used in your pharmacy, clinic or hospital.
Invite colleagues to expand their knowledge of ethics in healthcare practice.

With over 30 years’ experience in clinical ethics consultation in adult and pediatric medicine, Dr. Mark Mercurio leads this important discussion.

MEdical ethics: Principles for today’s healthcare challenges

Why are professional ethics important in the delivery of healthcare services?
What ethical challenges are we facing today?
What tools are available to help us address ethical issues?

With over 30 years’ experience in clinical ethics consultation in adult and pediatric medicine, Dr. Mark Mercurio leads this important discussion.

The Evolving Role of Pharmacy Professionals in Global Health

A panel discussion with leading pharmacists from Cambodia, Nepal, Rwanda and the United States explores the impact of the pandemic on pharmacy practice, identifies common challenges, and highlights key lessons to carry forward together.

mental and emotional health: tips for the way forward

Dr. Helal offers guidance and inspiration as we move forward together.

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT DURING COVID-19: DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE & HYPERTENSION

A discussion about the effective management of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases during the Covid-19 pandemic.

MANAGEMENT OF COPD AND ASTHMA IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Vennue’s Shova Thapaliya B.Pharm , PharmD shares insights about managing COPD and asthma during the Covid-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Action Plans for the Current Crisis in South Asia

Vennue Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia MD, MPH, and Vennue Chief Pharmacist, Terry Conway, BPharm, discuss action plans for healthcare teams during the current Covid-19 crisis in South Asia.

Cancer Care During Covid-19: Guidance from the Frontline

A three-part roundtable series hosted by Vennue

Part 1: Oncological Surgery during Covid-19

Led by Dr. Mofizur Rahman (Fuad), Resident Surgeon, National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Part 2: Oncological Care during Covid-19

Led by Dr. Sachin Shakya, Medical Oncologist, Nepal Cancer Hospital & Research Center

Part 3: Oncology Pharmacy during Covid-19

Led by Sunil Shrestha, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology) and Mohammad Abusyed, MPharm, Regional Director, Vennue - Asia

COVID-19 Vaccines and Variants

Vennue Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia MD, MPH, shares insights about the current Covid-19 vaccines and variants.

Pharmacotherapeutic Management of COVID-19

Clinical Pharmacist Md. Jahidul Hasan discusses investigational drugs for treatment of Covid-19.

COVID-19 MORBIDITY: LONG- AND SHORT-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

Vennue Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia MD, MPH, shares insights about the long- and short-term health effects of Covid-19.

MENTAl HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Psychiatrist Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed offers advice to help combat the current and future challenges faced by the health workforce.

COVID-19 TREATMENTS

Vennue Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia MD, MPH, leads a roundtable Q&A on current treatments for Covid-19.

COVID-19 VACCINE DEVELOPMENT

Vennue Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia MD, MPH, provides an update on the current state of vaccine development for Covid-19.

ROUTINE CARE DURING COVID-19: GUIDANCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Terry Conroy and Hiroki Watarai, Chief Pharmacists for Vennue, offer advice to help ensure continuation of routine patient care during COVID-19.

CANCER CARE DURING COVID-19

Brooke Bernhardt, PharmD, MS (Oncology Pharmacist, Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital Global Hope Program) discusses cancer care during Covid-19.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Psychiatrist Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed shares insights about mental and emotional health during Covid-19 with a spotlight on healthcare workers.

COVID-19 Immunity and Implications

Vennue Medical Director, Dr. Frank Bia MD, MPH, leads a roundtable Q&A on Covid-19 immunity and its implications.

PREPARING + MANAGING PHARMACIES DURING COVID-19
Action List for Workplace Safety and Continuity of Essential Services

Vennue’s action list helps pharmacies adapt their work environments and processes during Covid-19 for the protection of staff and patients. Based on international best practices, this bulletin outlines key steps for pharmacies to prevent the spread of infection, maintain essential services, and address a potential surge of Covid-19 patients.