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The Hamilton & District
Pharmacists' Association
Upcoming Events
Focus on Diabetes 2019
May 01, 2019
4:45 pm
$25.00
Event Information
Join HHS for their 3rd Annual Focus on Diabetes 2019 Conference
Goal: To gain a deeper understanding of diabetes to have a positive impact on your practice
Target audience: RN, RPN, NP, CNS, RD, Pharmacist, Kinesiologist, Social Work, Speech Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist
Location: Carmen’s Banquet Hall, 1520 Stonechurch Road East, Hamilton
Cost: $25 (non-refundable) Includes dinner
Learning Objectives: By the end of this evening session, the participants will be able to:
- Network with colleagues and experts in the field of Diabetes.
- List contributing factors of anatomy and physiology in diabetes management.
- Identify how insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and ambulatory glucose profiles assist with diabetes management.
- Describe how at least one dietary approach assists our patients control blood glucose levels.
- List where to access tools from Diabetes Canada and other resources.
Download the invitation and rsvp at www.hamiltonhealth.ca/FocusDiabetes2019
Because I.T. Matters
May 08, 2019
6:00 pm
Free
No spots left
Event Information
Join us for an educational, interactive session!
1. Understand the evidence supporting five key aspects of correct injection technique(I.T.)
2. Build confidence in hands-on assessments of lipohypertrophy, as well as key management principles
3. Recognize the potential impact of injection force variability on insulin delivery
4. Introduce an evidence-based 5-step checklist to assess all patients injecting insulin in supporting improved outcomes
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
6:00 pm arrival
6:30 –7:30 presentation & dinner
Holiday Inn Burlington, 3063 South Service Rd.
Speaker: Lisa Maks
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Diabetes Educator
Hamilton Health Sciences
Download InvitationPharmacist Only: Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
May 15, 2019
6:00 pm
Free
No spots left
Event Information
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the pathophysiology behind CINV
- Distinguish between the different types of CINV
- Discuss key updates to guidelines
- Recommend treatment options for patients to prevent and treat CINV
- Discuss side effect profiles of these medications
- Discuss patient counselling information
- Case Study Discussion
Presented by:
- Kirk Wong & Anatoli Chkaroubo, Staff Retail Pharmacists, Juravinski Cancer Centre
Location:
- The Junction, 154 James Street South, Hamilton
ABOUT US
The Hamilton & District Pharmacists’ Association was created in 1977 to set and achieve the following goals: to improve the qualifications and standing of pharmacy professionals; to promote a professional status; to provide an instructional and educational program and to hold conferences, meetings and exhibitions for the discussion of matters related to pharmacy.
Our Association is one of the longest established pharmacy associations in Canada. We have been repeatedly recognized by the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA), by winning the District Shield Award a record of 11 times. We are very proud of our association and, most importantly, of all our members.