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In Focus:
Healthy Environments take centre stage during the Opening Panel Discussion at the Canadian Hypertension Congress
The need for collaboration in the creation of healthy environments for the prevention and control of hypertension was echoed across all sectors. Carlo Berardi of the Canadian Pharmacists Association highlighted some of the work pharmacists can do to follow-up with patients between doctor visits. Dr. Marie-Dominique Beaulieu of the College of Family Physicians of Canada emphasized the need for collaborative efforts that prevent hypertension in the first place. Rodney Ghali of the Public Health Agency of Canada talked about the need to direct resources to hard-to-reach populations. And Jeff Leger of Loblaw underscored the need for a holistic approach, where grocery shoppers have access to health care professionals, like pharmacists and dietitians, in the stores where they make food purchasing decisions.
Seven Research Trainees take home Awards for outstanding Abstract Presentations
During the closing awards reception, Dr. Rob Gros, Co-Chair of the Canadian Hypertension Congress, proudly described Hypertension Canada as a "trainee-centric organization". Hypertension Canada is honoured that Trainees choose the Congress as a platform to present their work. We thank all of the presenters and offer special congratulations to the following individuals, who received awards for outstanding presentations:
Shareef Akbari (Supervisor: Dr. Dylan Burger)
Kugeng Huo (Supervisor: Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin)
Sofiane Ouerd (Supervisor: Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin)
Dr. Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze (Supervisor: Dr. Sandy Logan) Estelle Simo Cheyou (Supervisor: Dr. Ashok Srivastava) Dr. Sarah Steinbach (Supervisor: Dr. Mansoor Husain)
Robin Walker (Supervisor: Dr. Hude Quan)
Dr. John Floras joins the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences is a national health organization that examines urgent issues affecting the health of Canadians and provides policy recommendations. Hypertension Canada commends the induction of Dr. John Floras, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Integrative Cardiovascular Biology, into the Academy. More info. | 
