New chapter: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Peak viral season is here, and CPhA is excited to announce that a new chapter on RSV is now available in CPS Full Access. The content covers RSV-related illness and its pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as provides detailed descriptions of new vaccines and preventative treatments within our helpful drug table.
CPO Conversations: On embracing growth and potential
In a new issue of CPO Conversations, CPhA’s Dr. Danielle Paes reflects on pharmacy education and how her experiences at CAPSI’s Professional Development Week 2025 have amplified her confidence in the future of the profession.
Upcoming webinar: Musculoskeletal Pain in Sports-Related Injuries
Registration is now open for the next session in our Practice Development webinar series. On January 30 from 12-1pm ET, join Dr. Derek Jorgenson for an in-depth exploration of managing musculoskeletal pain resulting from sports injuries.
Health minister clarifies Canada Health Act
CPhA was encouraged by federal health minister Mark Holland’s recent statement clarifying Canada Health Act rules around access to medically necessary services, recognizing it as a positive step toward ensuring equity among health-care providers.
January/February issue of CPJ now available
The January/February issue of CPJ is now available. Read articles about Nova Scotia’s approach to addressing workplace stress, enabling pharmacist prescribing, Lyme disease chemoprophylaxis, describing the patient experience via Google reviews, developing a comprehensive rabies vaccination program and more. Log in to CPJ Online for full access!
Support your patients with their New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking!
Quitting smoking is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions… and one of the most difficult to achieve. Recently updated to include new patient support tools on second-hand smoke and types of tobacco and a comprehensive Community Resources page, our Break the Habit toolkit will help you help your patients succeed!
IPG learning session recordings available
In case you missed them, the IPG Mentorship & Integration Project learning session recordings are available on the CPhA website. Learn about patient diversity in Canadian pharmacy practice, navigating the licensure process and more with these sessions designed to help IPGs enter the Canadian workforce.
Enhance your expertise in heart health at the Canadian Pharmacy Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Symposium
Join the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) and the Canadian Cardiovascular Pharmacists Network (CCPN) on Feb. 1 for a one-day virtual event offering an in-depth exploration of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Additional details, speakers and learning objectives are available on the CSHP website. Pending CCCEP Accreditation for 5.5 CEUs.
BPPC Excellence Summit: Annual Educational Conference, AGM & Black History Month Recognition
The Black Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (BPPC) is hosting the first annual BPPC Excellence Summit, February 7-9, 2025, in Kitchener, ON. With insightful education sessions, networking opportunities, booth displays and poster presentations and a powerful panel on boosting Black representation in Canadian pharmacy leadership, this trailblazing event is designed to inspire, connect and elevate!
