Reminder - 2nd Annual "Diabetes: Simplifying the Complexity" conference May 9

Just a reminder that the deadline for registration for the 2nd Annual "Diabetes: Simplifying the Complexity" conference featuring John Walsh, PA, speaking to "pumping and diabetes" is fast approaching. In fact, it is this Friday, May 1. Deadlines are necessary for conferences in order to ensure venue and foods are adequate for conference day. The Radisson requires final numbers by Monday, May 4th.

If you intend to attend, please send your completed registration form and cheque in as soon as possible.

If you have sent your form and payment in but have not yet received a confirmation e-mail, please send a note (through simplifyingthecomplexity@gmail.com) to me indicating you have done so. I will put you on the registrar and be on the look out for your payment.

I have confirmed all completed registrations received to date (e-mail through gmail a/c).

Thank you,

Carol Wei, BScPhm CDE

Registrar "Diabetes: Simplifying the Complexity" conference

Update: Phone & Fax Directory

The Pharmacy Phone & Fax Directory has been updated.

Change:

Dermatology Centre Pharmacy - Fax 403-299-5801

The updated directory can be downloaded here.

CE: Are your patients afraid to quit?

Sponsored by Pfizer

Addressing the Risks and Benefits of Smoking Cessation

• to provide a better understanding of the addicted smoker, neurobiology of addictions and how nicotine dependence develops
• current treatment approaches: clinical evidence and experience
• Understanding the success and failure in smoking cessation: considerations for successful quitting, differentiating between nicotine withdrawal and adverse events and the role of the health care provider

Presented by:
Dr. David Crockford, MD, FRCP, DABPN
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary
Inpatient Care and Addiction Centre, Foothills Medical Centre

Thursday April 30, 2009
The Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre
2720 Glenmore Trail SE

6:00 Registration
6:30 Lecture
7:30 Dinner

RSVP to:
Mike Jans (1-800-267-2553, ext. 1337) or via email
or
Pat Luce (1-800-267-2553, ext. 1704) or via email

Calgary DES Chapter Presentation: Insulin Regulation

Sponsored by the Calgary DES Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association

Presented by John Walsh, PA, CDE
Physician Assistant and Diabetes Clinical Specialist,
San Diego, CA

Friday May 8, 2009
Radisson Hotel
2120 16 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB

Welcome - 5:30 pm
Presentation - 6:30-7:30 pm

RSVP by May 1, 2009

DES Members No Cost (bring your membership card to the event)
Non-DES Members - $15

RSVP to Ellery Irvin at Sanofi Aventis (1-800-589-3383 ext. 4941) or via email

Download event poster here

Second Annual Diabetes: Simplifying the Complexity

Presented by the Canadian Diabetes Association - Diabetes Educator Sector, Calgary Chapter, this is a one-day event for diabetes educators, physicians and health professionals interested in the treatment and management of diabetes.


Upon completion of this symposium, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss and review treatment options in relation to diabetes care
• Discuss and review the new CDA 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Discuss and review the management of Microvascular complications
• Solidify comprehension of access to care issues for patients with diabetes in Alberta
• Explore interviewing skills, time management and motivational strategies

Saturday May 9, 2009
0800 - 1530 (Registration begins at 0715)
Radisson Hotel
2120 16 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta

Register by May 1, 2009

A registration form and program description can be downloaded here

Alberta Health Services - Open House Wine & Cheese

Come check us out!

Invitation to all pharmacists.

Join Alberta Health Services at our Open House -  Wine & Cheese

April 14, 2009 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Executive Royal Inn

2828 - 23 Street NE

• Learn how you could fit into our organization
  
• Learn about our compensation packages, incentives and exceptional career growth opportunities
  
• Network with managers and staff
  
• Enjoy beverages and appetizers
  

For more information contact: Sydney Saviskoff 403.943.0554 or via email