About this event

Today’s pharmacists and pharmacies can offer much more than just information about medications. They remain an integral part of the overall healthcare picture, providing various supports and resources to the people in their communities. In collaboration with the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, and the Ontario Pharmacists Association, we will be hosting a Q&A panel with pharmacists and caregivers. Pharmacists, Shelita Dattani and Angeline Ng, will talk about the valuable role of pharmacies and pharmacists in providing care and supportive resources to both patients and caregivers in the community and different healthcare settings such as primary care and long-term care. Our caregivers, Louise Sullivan and Rani Sinanan, will speak to how building a relationship with their local pharmacists has benefited them in their caregiving role and their own self-care.

Our Clinicians

Dr. Shelita Dattani is the Vice President of Pharmacy Affairs at the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada. In this position, she leads a team in advocating for pharmacy’s evidence-based role in delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and building capacity in public health and primary care. Shelita is a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in many sectors of the profession, including community, hospital, academia, industry, group purchasing organizations, and professional and pharmacy associations. She maintains a part-time practice in team-based primary care, community pharmacy, and remote hospital tele pharmacy. Shelita also serves as a lecturer at The Memorial University of Newfoundland, and as a guest lecturer at The University of Waterloo’s Doctor of Pharmacy program. Shelita is committed to contributing to the pharmacy’s growing role as an integral healthcare partner.

Angeline Ng is the Vice President, Professional Affairs for the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) and a practicing pharmacist. In her role at the OPA, Angeline helps to evolve the profession and advocates for excellence in practice and patient care by supporting pharmacy professionals to practice to their fullest potential. Prior to joining the OPA, Angeline worked as a clinical pharmacist in long-term care and retirement homes, providing care directly to residents and their caregivers. She is passionate about championing the role of pharmacy professionals to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system.

Our Caregivers

Louise Sullivan is a valued OCO volunteer acting as a Peer Mentor in our 1:1 Peer Support program, where she provides mentorship to other caregivers. She currently cares for her husband, whose life has been affected by a stroke.

Rani Sinanan had participated in OCO caregiver working groups and focus groups providing her valuable insights to our programs and services. She currently cares for her parents, who are both living with cancer.

Information

• Please note that this presentation is available in English only.

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