A Virtual CME online interactive program - completed in the comfort of your own home!
Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim
Thursday September 17, 2009
6:35 pm - Lecture
7:30 pm - Q&A and evaluation
To participate in this event, you must register online at www.heartscript.com
Speaker: Dr. Cory Toth, MD, FAAN Neurology (Neuromuscular Diseases)
Outline:
- describe the etiology of diabetic neuropathy and the various parts of the nervous system that help process pain
- discuss the normal and pathologic mechanisms that contribute to pain
- explain the dynamic processes that may serve to modify pain sensations
- describe optimal clinical management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and options to help plan treatments for their individual patients
This program has been accredited for 2.0 CEUs.
QuitCore – Fall Sessions
QuitCore is a FREE group support program from Alberta Health Services, designed to help people quit smoking. Led by trained instructors, the three-and-a-half month program includes eight in-depth sessions that offer participants the most effective methods and tools to help them become smoke-free.
Studies show that interventions from health profes sionals can lead to significant quit attempts and quit rates. Please speak to your patients about their tobacco use and encourage them to explore QuitCore as a way to quit smoking.
Sessions begin on September 22, 2009 in Airdrie, Calgary, Camrose, Claresholm, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, Stettler and Wetaskiwin. People wishing to register for a course in their area should call 1-866-710-QUIT (7848) or visit quitcore.ca for more information.
If you would like to receive copies of QuitCore promotional materials to distribute to your patients, please contact Rocky Hynes at 403-476-1321, or by email at rhynes@webershandwick.com.
Shoppers Drug Mart # 376 (Shawnessy) has a position for a FT Pharmacist.
Store hours from 9am-10pm daily. No midnights!!
Start date can be flexible up to October/09.
It can range from 28-40 hours a week depending upon availability.
Excellent working environment, flexible scheduling.
Interested - please contact Pharmacist/Owner Sharon Wong at 403-201-5545 ext. 331 or via email.
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