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- 11/6/2023
Pharmacists, don't underestimate your impact as communicators
Do not underestimate your impact, pharmacists! In an age where misinformation is rampant, we need healthcare professionals to communicate in public domains and with the media now more than ever. Pharmacists are expert communicators, it’s what we do every single day! - 11/5/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver wows pharmacy crowd!
Pharmacy U Vancouver beat all expectations. A more than sold-out crowd. Impactful sessions. Returning favourite presenters as well as brand new sessions on the issues that matter to pharmacists. More opportunities to network, meet old friends and make new ones. Pharmacy U returns with its Toronto event on April 14, 2024. Join the waitlist now. - 11/1/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Manjit Hansra: “Spend time working on yourself before you take flight.”
I got into pharmacy school not realizing the vast array of opportunities that existed for pharmacists. The profession of pharmacy was interesting to me because it allowed me to help and connect with patients while still being able to manage and build a business. - 10/30/2023
Understanding and managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD affects one in six adult Canadians, up to 30% of Americans and up to 20% of the population worldwide. GERD is also one of the minor ailments that pharmacists are now able to assess and prescribe for in many provinces in Canada. - 10/26/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Maggy Warda: “Challenges motivate me; the bigger, the better.”
I'm passionate about turning ideas into successful realities. Back in 1990, we recognized the crucial role pharmacists could play in patient education. We believed that providing them with a turnkey program, despite the need for financing from associations and pharma, would make a significant impact. - 10/23/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Susie Jin: "How can we optimize community pharmacy workflow when it comes to glucose sensors and diabetes care?"
At Pharmacy U Vancouver I will be discussing how pharmacists can apply a step-wise approach in practice to support the one out of every seven people living with type 2 diabetes in your community pharmacies. - 10/23/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Shelita Dattani: "Lessons from the pandemic."
Pharmacy teams have been vaccinating Canadians for well over a decade and are integral in establishing, building and maintaining vaccine confidence. Pharmacists have helped to build confidence with influenza vaccines, routine immunizations and have reassured their communities about safety of vaccination in children and pregnancy. - 10/23/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Alan Low: “Wound care is ripe for pharmacists.”
For passionate pharmacists and proactive pharmacy managers looking to elevate their customer services and job satisfaction, integrating specialized wound care services into their existing practice represents an immensely rewarding avenue. - 10/16/2023
4 Pharmacy U Vancouver sessions you won't want to miss
Popular Pharmacy U presenter Mike Boivin returns to Vancouver on November 4, 2023 with a thought-provoking and enjoyable lineup of sessions that will leave you with ideas and actions to improve your pharmacy practice. - 10/15/2023
Is COVID-19 still a threat?
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives, societies, and the world at large. As the pandemic continues to evolve, there is a growing need for updated information on its trajectory and the measures in place to control it. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with renowned epidemiologist Dr. Raywat Deonandan from the University of Ottawa to discuss the ongoing pandemic and crucial topics related to COVID-19.