National Pharmacy Week
National Pharmacy Week
October 16-22, 2016
Pharmacy Week acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and other healthcare settings. It is an ideal time for pharmacists to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements in ensuring safe and effective medication use and to share those accomplishments with patients, other health professionals, and the community.
National Pharmacy Week acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in our nation’s health care institutions. It is an ideal time for pharmacy departments to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements in ensuring safe and effective medication use in their institutions and to share those accomplishments with patients, other health professionals and the community.
The pharmacy profession can be traced back at least as far as the Sumerian population, living in modern day Iraq. From around 4000 BC, they used medicinal plants such as liquorice, mustard, myrrh, and opium. There were separate people who worked to prepare medicines, as a separate role from diagnosis and treatment which was carried out by medics. These precursors to pharmacists also combined their role with that of a priest. The Sumerians wrote the earliest surviving prescriptions from at least 2700 B.C., nearly 5000 years ago.
The Ancient Egyptians had specific preparers of medicine, known as Pastophor. Pharmacy was viewed as a high status branch of medicine, and like the Sumerians, these pharmacists were also priests who worked and practised in the temples.
From surviving papyrus scrolls, notably the Ebers Papyrus which dates from 1500 BC, we know that the Egyptians made and used infusions, ointments, lozenges, suppositories, lotions, enemas, and pills. The Ebers Papyrus includes 875 prescriptions and 700 drugs.
Meanwhile, in China in about the same era (2000 BC), a man called Shen Nung wrote the first Pen T’sao or native herbal, which contained descriptions of 365 plant-based drugs.
Stalls and shops selling medicinal goods existed around 1900 B.C. in the town of Sippara on the Euphrates river.
Since King James I established Western society’s first independent pharmacist guild in England during the early 17th century, pharmacy has held a central role in health care. Initially known as “apothecaries,” early community pharmacists prepared and dispensed remedies while offering front-line medical advice to their customers. Apothecary traditions traveled to the New World with the English colonists, where they flourished for centuries.
National Pharmacist Day
Pharmacist Day is celebrated each year on January 12. Pharmacists, also known as chemists or druggists, are healthcare professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. The role of the pharmacist has shifted from the classical "lick, stick, and pour" dispensary role, to being an integrated member of the health care team directly involved in patient care.
Pharmacist Day is celebrated each year on January 12. Pharmacists, also known as chemists or druggists, are healthcare professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. The role of the pharmacist has shifted from the classical "lick, stick, and pour" dispensary role, to being an integrated member of the health care team directly involved in patient care.
The history of pharmacy, and treatment plans with drugs, goes back to around 2600 B.C. in Babylonia, according to the University of the Pacific Academy of Student Pharmacists. But much as changed since then. For one thing, doctors no longer wear protective charms made of blood and powdered toads, as they did during the Black Plague of the 14th century. A few hundred years after that, you could enter an apothecary -- as pharmacies were known then -- in Woolsthorpe, England, and request your powdered toads from Isaac Newton, who did an apprenticeship there before going on to revolutionize the scientific world.
This is a day to take a moment to think of all the people who work as pharmacists.
They only see us when we’re sick with a cold, cough, measles or have a hangover… or when we’ve run out of toothpaste. These poor folks help us to feel better, and only ever see us at our worst. Take a moment to visit a pharmacy with a smile on your face and a healthy bounce to your step – we’re sure you’ll surprise them.
In Memoriam 🙏 Michael Frasch
Retired RN at former Cabrini Hospital and Stuyvesant Polyclinic on 9th St. Manhattan.
Later LPN at Bronx Lebanon MLK Wellness Center.
Member of Einstein Loop Senior Center and Goose Island Seniors.
We will never forget you.
Stephen Roberts Sr
I will miss you greatly my wonderful friend and partner. We had 27 fantastic years together and I will treasure it all.
Thank you all so much for your words of comfort. They were very helpful during this time of sorrow.
Michael was loved by so many and I know it was a shock to you also.
Michael has been suffering with malignant lumps. polyps and in this cast small tumors most of his life but he was able to have them removed with no problem.
After these 2 little tumors were removed he was instructed to have a little chemo and radiation.
Monday morning, Oct. 3, 2016 he had chemo and was scheduled for radiation also that afternoon but the machines were not working and he received radiation Tuesday, Oct 4th.
Wed. he was doing find but that evening had a little nausea from the chemo, he had pills for that.
Thu he was so weak he couldn’t move his body. That evening I had to carry him to the bathroom and then to the couch recliner.
At 2am Fri he fell asleep and I went to bed. I was not happy with what I saw.
I woke up at 8am Fri and decided to take him to emergency. I got his clothes and went to wake him and he was cold and stiff. That’s when I fell to pieces.
He died between 2am and 8am Fri morning. The Medical Examiner said it was heart disease that he died of.
He was having problems with circulation in his legs, he was getting stents for his legs after healing from his surgery.
She said that was from the heart.
We will all miss him so much. He was a beautiful person and to me a wonderful partner.
Thank you all again.
Treasure the memories you had with him. I know I will
Stephen Roberts Sr
Sheryl Frasch
With
a broken heart, and tears that won't stop, today I had to say goodbye
to one of the finest men this earth has known. While I'm glad you are no
longer suffering, I selfishly didn't want to have to say goodbye so
soon. Thank you for a lifetime of love and memories. I'll miss you and
love you more than any words I can say.
Ken Fletcher
With a heavy heart I am sad to say our friend Michael has passed away may he rest in peace. — with Michael Frasch.
Eddys Disla
I had the honor of working w Mike in the Arthritis Clinic at Stuyvesant policlinic....I have never met a finer human being than Mike...his kindness, his fairness, his ability to stay cool no matter what... was certainly a source of inspiration for all of us. RIP, Mike.
With a heavy heart I am sad to say our friend Michael has passed away may he rest in peace. — with Michael Frasch.
Eddys Disla
I had the honor of working w Mike in the Arthritis Clinic at Stuyvesant policlinic....I have never met a finer human being than Mike...his kindness, his fairness, his ability to stay cool no matter what... was certainly a source of inspiration for all of us. RIP, Mike.
Daisy Rivera-Vega
I
am tearful ,oh no, such a nice person, that is very sad news to me.
wow. Don't want to believe it::( He was kind and funny and had a great
disposition. I worked with him at family medicine and wellness clinic
too
Daisy Rodriguez
Rest In Peace Dear friend and colleague
It was a privilege to share our Cabrini days - You will be sorely missed. GOD brings home another angel
Ruthanne Tandog Orobia
Unexpected and sad news for me,Mike was my best buddy ay the Stuyvesant clinic when I was working there;I was hoping we would still meet up and walk the streets of NYC like what we used to do; my condolences to his family at this time.
Mohammed A Peerzade
Rest in Peace Michael. A great person. It was my pleasure and privilege to work with you at Cabrini. May God give you a great place in heaven and give your family strength to bear your loss. You will be missed but forever will remain in our hearts.
Rest In Peace Dear friend and colleague
It was a privilege to share our Cabrini days - You will be sorely missed. GOD brings home another angel
Ruthanne Tandog Orobia
Unexpected and sad news for me,Mike was my best buddy ay the Stuyvesant clinic when I was working there;I was hoping we would still meet up and walk the streets of NYC like what we used to do; my condolences to his family at this time.
Mohammed A Peerzade
Rest in Peace Michael. A great person. It was my pleasure and privilege to work with you at Cabrini. May God give you a great place in heaven and give your family strength to bear your loss. You will be missed but forever will remain in our hearts.
Gigi Rodriguez
OMG, I'm so sorry for your loss & my deepest condolences to the family.we worked together at Cabrini & he deffinately was a great, sweet & funny guy. & a great nurse. May he sleep in peace aside of the Angels & our Lord. My prayers are with you.
Mary Smith
I'm deeply sad and sorry to hear of passing of Michael Frasch.He was one of my best friends.RIP.
Josephine Figueroa-Rodriguez
May he rest in peace
Maria Lee
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Roberto Aymat
Such a huge loss.
Kris Reddi
Wasn't he our nurse at stuy polyclinic on 2nd ave? Such a nice guy...he used to measure my height :/
Ramon Muniz
May he Rest in Peace I worked with him at Stuyvesant clinic
Walean Regina
Solomon The time has come for you to take your final rest. Rest in peace
...RIP MICHAEL!
Andrew Roberts
Ashish Rohira RIP
Ashlyn Arthur It was a honor working with you, Rest In Peace.
Bernadette Boyle
Betty Juarez-Olitan
Caleen Warren RIP Michael. You will be missed. I'm blessed to have cross path with you. You were truly a humble caring human being. May your soul find eternal rest.
Carleen Cornelius R.I.P MIKE
Carlos Roberto Soto Villarrubia Great guy!!!!!!!
Carole Troiano Gatto Oh no
Celin Mercado
Cheryl Wondsel So sorry for your loss uncle Steve love you❣️
Daisy Rivera-Vega I am tearful ,oh no, such a nice person, that is very sad news to me. wow. Don't want to believe it::( He was kind and funny and had a great disposition. I worked with him at family medicine and wellness clinic too. I am a quitter and used to encourage...
Darlene Celina
Deborah Mcmillian You have our condolences.
Deborah Williams-Taylor Michael Frasch will be missed. He was a ambitious, calm in spirt, caring, considerate, easy-going, helpful, humble, nice.... I can go on and on. Those who knew him I'm sure you will agree. May you rest in peace.
Deirdre Harper So sorry Stephen to you and the rest of his family!
Denise Lopez So sorry to hear! My condolences.
Deon Phelps Rip sorry to hear this
Dora Payoen
Edna Demarais Dorry
Elaine Oliveras Mike RIP sorry to hear your gone you was a great person to work with my condolences to your family God bless
Elizabeth Ferraro
Emily Pagan So sorry for your loss...RIP Michael.
Eunice P Garbutt Love you Uncle Steve!
Fabio Francisco
Gabriel Marrero RIP
Glenn Leach So sorry bro
Gloria E. Rivera My condolences. I worked with Michael at Cabrini. So sorry.
Heather Fitzgerald I am so sorry for your loss Stephen and to the Frasch family.
Irma Bonilla It was a privilege to share our Cabrini days - You will be sorely missed
James Darren Hicks
James Keenan
Jazmin Padilla Mike was a wonderful human being he will be missed I'm very sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Jean Delmonico
Lakambini Z Ramos My prayers are for the soul of Michael Frasch!
Larry Moton Sr.
Lillian Rivera
Linda Bryant
Linda Bryant I only met him once, but what a time we had playing UNO. I'm praying for God's comfort during this season in your life.
Linda Frasch
Linda Jordan I will always remember Mike from our Poly Sty days! I am shocked. A sad day for us. Always hard when we lose "one of the family". He is in heaven ! Rest in peace Mike
Linda Manners-Lineberger My condolences!
Lisa Durmo Deepest condolences...it qas a pleasure to have known you...RIP
Lori Curling So sorry to hear Stephen RobertsSr. My prayers are with you!
Luisa Rusconi
Luz Ortiz Oh my God I can't believe it. Rest in peace my dear friend
Maddy Martinez Great person he will be missed
Malcolm Le'Gare
Maria Phelps
Maria Phelps I'm so sorry for your lost
Marilyn Bedatsky Dos Santos
Marisol AgosHoedie
Marlene Pinnock-Grey
Marlyn Lorenzo
Martha Goldenblatt RIP...My deepest condolences to the family
Maxine Ferguson OMG I worked with him at Bronxleb.. Sad.. My condolences.
Mercedes Carmen Nuñez RIP
Michael Castellano
Michaelangelo Colon RIP
Millie Medina
Monica Roby I'm so sorry Stephen RobertsSr! He was a very nice man. He will be missed.
Monique Yost
Montu Patel
Pamela Johnson Sorry for the loss of your friend. May you find strength and peace during this time of bereavement.
Pamela Wilkins Oh Stephen! Please accept my condolences. God bless you and strengthen you. Love you!
Pat Elaine Hardy-Forte
Pat Elaine Hardy-Forte I am so sorry for the loss! He was an amazing man.
Pat Hoetger
Pedro L Gonzalez
Phillip Alleyne My condolences.
Pinky Ordona
Ramell Smith
Reginald T Griffin R.I.P Mike! I Enjoyed working with you at MLK. Glad to have met you!
Renee Arnold O'Regan Love u uncle stephen. Thinking of you. Xoxoxox
Roberto E Pancorbo
Roslyn Bryant Boateng I'm condolences to you and his family. May He Rest In Peace!!!!!
Ruth Nadela I'm deeply saddened by this news , we worked together in Cabrini and just this past year we hooked up on FB and planned to meet up😭May he Rest In Peace
Ruthanne Tandog Orobia Unexpected and sad news for me,Mike was my best buddy ay the Stuyvesant clinic when I was working there;I was hoping we would still meet up and walk the streets of NYC like what we used to do; my condolences to his family at this time.
Shamika Thompson My condolences to you and family.
Shannon Noble Strate So sorry to hear , love and peace to you
She Bee My condolences.
Simone Higginson Sorry for you loss. My condolences to you and his family!
Sonia E. Giral
Sonia Rivera am so sorry my prayers are wth you all.
Steph Anie
Terri Benn I am in shock!! Stephen RobertsSr I am so sorry. I am so sorry. I am praying for you.
Toni Robles
Triguena Cache
Victor Torres
Warren Hicks
Wendell Williams Our condolences.
Wendy Berch You are not alone, Michael lives on in your heart. Much love and prayers my friend
Wilhelmina Sanford Oh, Stephen RobertsSr - I am sooooo sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Yolanda Wheeler My deepest condolences to the family, he was a great person who I had the pleasure to work with for many years. Michael always made me laugh and he'll be greatly missed.
Zeny Pangilinan Gauntt RIP
The Most Beautiful "Ave Maria"
The Most Beautiful "Ave Maria"
I've ever heard (Michal Lorenc, 1995)
Optional subtitles
I've ever heard (Michal Lorenc, 1995)
Optional subtitles
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Michal Lorenc Ave Maria Rendition with lyrics added optional English subtitles
Soprano: Olga Szyrowa Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Film: Jesus of Nazareth Franco Zeffirelli 1977
Actress Olivia Hussey
Religious sacred visits her cousin Saint Elizabeth mother of St. John the Baptist
Polish composer Poland
Original Latin Text:
Ave Maria, gratia plena. Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis, peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Amen.
English lyrics Translation:
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Texto en español. Letra traducida:
Dios te salve, María,
llena eres de gracia,
el Señor es contigo.
Bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres,
y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús.
Santa María, Madre de Dios,
ruega por nosotros, pecadores,
ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.
Amén.
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