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Hundreds infected, several dead: How COVID-19 has affected the unsung essential workers in retail
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May 25, 2020 -
Trudeau urges provinces to seek federal help with COVID-19 testing, tracing and data-sharing
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May 25, 2020 -
Ottawa offers provinces help to boost lagging COVID-19 testing
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May 25, 2020 -
B.C. overdose crisis worsens amid COVID-19 pandemic
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May 25, 2020 -
Ontario to announce new testing strategy to target asymptomatic people in high-risk groups
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May 25, 2020 -
Taking Pharmacy and Your Pharmacy Association One Step Further
Taking Pharmacy and Your Pharmacy Association One Step Further It’s an exciting time for pharmacy and everyone involved in the profession – if you’ve recently visited your community pharmacy that includes you. Pharmacists are more involved in …
November 16, 2013 -
Ontario seniors and pharmacists thank the Ontario government for improving access to medications
On May 13, 2020, Ontario seniors and pharmacists welcomed an announcement from the Ontario government to improve access to medications by removing any additional financial burden that was an unintended consequence as a result of a policy to limit …
May 15, 2020 -
Community Pharmacists Ask for Patients' Understanding on 30-Day Supplies of Medications
Ontario Pharmacists are Working Together with the Ministry of Health on COVID-19 Response to Ensure Continued Access to Medications for All Ontarians March 22, 2020 (Toronto, ON) Pharmacy professionals across the province want to reassure Ontario …
March 23, 2020 -
Community pharmacy owners support Ontario patients during COVID-19
March 15, 2020 (Toronto, ON) Pharmacy owners in Ontario who are represented at the Owners Advisory Council of the Ontario Pharmacists Association want to reassure Ontario patients that community pharmacies across the province are here to support …
March 16, 2020 -
Top 10 Reasons to get your flu shot from your pharmacist
1. 1. Timing: It is important to get the flu shot as soon as possible because it takes two weeks to develop protection after getting the shot. The earlier you get it, the sooner you’re protected. 2. 2. Eligibility: All Ontarians …
November 19, 2014 -
OPA Announces New CEO
July 11, 2019 (TORONTO) — The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) announced today that Justin J. Bates will join the Association as Chief Executive Officer effective September 3, 2019. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the membership of …
July 11, 2019 -
Pharmacists ready to play key role in improving healthcare and ending hallway medicine
June 26, 2019 (TORONTO) — The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) welcomes the second report issued today by Premier Ford’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine and looks forward to being part of the solution to improving …
June 26, 2019 -
Ontario Pharmacists Association Announces Recipients of Lifetime Achievement and Pharmacist of the Year Awards
June 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) is pleased to announce that David Windross of Toronto is the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award and John Girgis of Mississauga has been named Pharmacist of the Year. …
June 06, 2019 -
University of Waterloo Pharmacy Student Recognized by the Ontario Pharmacists Association
June 3, 2019 (WATERLOO) – University of Waterloo (UW) fourth year pharmacy student, Naushin Hooda, has received the Student of the Year Award from the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). The award will be presented at Pharmacy Experience …
June 06, 2019 -
Accomplished Local Pharmacist Receives Excellence in Research Award from the Ontario Pharmacists Association
June 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – John Papastergiou has been named the recipient of the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s Excellence in Research Award. Papastergiou will be presented with the award at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 2019 – a …
June 06, 2019 -
Practitioner in the Toronto-Region Named Pharmacist of the Year
June 3, 2019 (MISSISSAUGA) – Local pharmacist, John Magdy Girgis, has been named Pharmacist of the Year by the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). The award will be presented at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 2019 – a joint conference …
June 06, 2019 -
First Registered Pharmacy Technician in Cornwall Named Pharmacy Technician of the Year
June 3, 2019 (CORNWALL) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) has recognized Darlene Guindon as Pharmacy Technician of the Year. She was the first registered pharmacy technician in the Cornwall Area and practices at Medical Arts Pharmacy. …
June 06, 2019 -
Active Community Member and Pharmacist Receives Patient Impact Award from the Ontario Pharmacists Association
June 3, 2019 (MANITOULIN) – Local Manitoulin resident and pharmacist, Diane Meehan, has received the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s Patient Impact of the Year Award. Meehan will receive her award at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 20 …
June 06, 2019 -
Kingston Pharmacist Making Waves in the Pharmacy Profession Awarded Outstanding New Practitioner of the Year Award
June 3, 2019 (KINGSTON) – Pharmacist Manager, Cory Sydorenko, was selected for the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s 2019 Outstanding New Practitioner of the Year Award. The award will be presented at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 201 …
June 06, 2019 -
Dedicated Pharmacist of Toronto-Region Recognized for Contributions with Lifetime Achievement Award
June 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) is pleased to award David Windross with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. A member of OPA for more than 30 years, the award will be presented to Windross at Pharmacy …
June 06, 2019
