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Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors and exhibitors for making OPA Conference 2007 a great success. Over 350 delegates had the opportunity to attend cutting edge continuing education sessions, listen to dynamic high profile speakers, visit a sold out exhibit hall and attend fabulous social events.
OPA’s Conference 2008 planning is underway and promises to be an event that will exceed your needs. Be sure to visit OPA’s web site for more information on Conference 2008 in the coming months.
Program at a Glance
As the saying goes, where there is a will there is a way - and pharmacists at this year’s Ontario Pharmacists’ Association (OPA) Conference gave constant proof of that. Whether speaking at the podium, visiting exhibit booths or networking during breaks, discussions repeatedly revolved around expanded pharmacist services - how to make them real, how to make them consistently available and how to make them sustainable.
OPA’s Conference offered practical training as well as inspiration in the area of expanded services, as delegates could complete a certificate program in methadone use or obesity management while on-site. As well, the Conference delivered 16 clinical sessions on a wide range of topics, from vaccinations to lipid guidelines, “superbugs,” diabetes, HIV and menopause. A few more business sessions - on financial planning, managing staff and liability and risk management for professional services - rounded out the full agenda.
 Conference Program
 Sessions and Presenters
Casino Night was a winning event for everyone
Delegates gambled the night away at the Las Vegas style Casino Night on Friday, September 7. After a great dinner, guests spent the evening playing blackjack, poker, and roulette for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Taro card readings and handwriting analysis added to the evening’s festivities. Clowns entertained the children with face painting, balloons and magic tricks. The evening was generously sponsored by Apotex Inc.
Captivating Gala was highlight of Conference
The highlight of OPA’s Conference, the Gala Awards Banquet, took place on Saturday, September 8. A group of pharmacists, selected by their peers, were honoured for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the profession in various fields. The evening also included the captivating high-energy entertainment of illusionist Brian Michaels. The Gala Awards Banquet was graciously sponsored by
Novopharm Limited.
OPA Award Recipients
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association’s Awards:
 District Shield Award was presented to the Hamilton District Pharmacists’
Association
Student of Distinction Award was presented to Cathryn Sibbald
J.C. Gould Award was presented to Mark Kearney
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia was presented to Jim Lawrence
Meritorious Service in Pharmacy Award was presented to Jim Semchism
Pharmacist of the Year Award was presented to Iris Krawchenko
Distinguished Practice Award was presented to Irene Hogan
Mortar & Pestle Award of Merit was presented to Kevin McDonald
Click HERE to download the Awards Brochure
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Thank you to our 2007 Conference Sponsors: |
Premium Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Industry Session Sponsors
Delegate Bag Sponsor
Continuing Education Sponsors
Student Sponsor
General Sponsor
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Thank you to our 2007 Exhibitors: |
Apotex Inc.
AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
Bell Mobility
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Inc.
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Cancer Care Ontario
CV Technologies
Emergis Inc.
Ferring Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Katz Group Canada Ltd.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Kroll Computer Systems Inc.
Leo Pharma Inc.
Lifescan Canada
Lundbeck Canada
Mantha Med Inc.
McKesson APS
McKesson Canada
Medical Futures
Medical Mart
Medicine Shoppe Canada/Katz Group
Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
Nycomed Canada Inc.
Novopharm Limited
Organon Canada
Paladin Labs Inc.
PCCA Canada
Pfizer Canada
Pharmacy Post and Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacists Without Borders
Pharmascience
Purdue Pharma
Ratiopharm
RESPTrec – Respiratory Training and Educator Course
RxBriefcase
Sandoz Canada
Sanofi-Aventis
Scotiabank
Smart Systems for Health Agency
Smoker’s Helpline, Canadian Cancer Society
Trudell Medical International
University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy
Valeo Pharma Inc.
Voice-Tech, Inc.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
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