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NOPS 2012 Highlights
November 28, 2012
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Message from the President
On behalf of the CAPhO Executive, I would like to thank you for attending the National Oncology Pharmacy Symposium in Saskatoon. I hope you agree that it was an amazing symposium for many reasons - we discussed very relevant and timely topics, had excellent speakers, a very productive AGM and Town Hall and fantastic networking opportunities.
Even if you have not been able to attend, read on to find out about some of the NOPS highlights.
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 Recorded Presentations and Poster Abstracts online
Did you miss NOPS this year or would you like to refresh some of the content discussed at the Symposium? In December you will be able to listen to and view the presentations online .
The 2012 poster abstracts are posted. Be sure to review them to see what your colleagues are working on and to keep up to date. |
CAPhO Awards
Congratulations to the CAPhO Award recipients of 2012.
CAPhO Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Kathy Gesy from the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon. The nomination was submitted by Pat Danyluk. CAPhO Merit Awards Congratulations to Christopher Ralph from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary. The nomination was submitted by Frances Cusano. Congratulations to Aynsley Bell, Marc Geirnaert and Barb Hart. The nomination was submitted by Marc Geirnaert. CAPhO Poster Awards
Pharmacy Administration: Carlo De Angelis, Ben de Mendonca, Tiffany Leung, Flay Charbonneau, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON - "Quality Improvement Initiatives in Chemotherapy Ordering and Processing" Pharmacy Practice: Mark Pasetka, Chris Folkins, Angie Giotis, Carlo De Angelis, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON - "Incidence and Management of Paclitaxel Associated Hypersensitivity Reactions Following Early Discontinuation of PRophylactic Premedications"
Pharmacy Research: Mova Leung, Tiffany Marr-Delmonte, Jessica Kano, Joy Eustaquio, Brian Higgins, Robert Myers, Glenn Jone, Peel Regional Cancer Centre, Mississauga, ON - "Pain Severity & Impairment of Activity Between Pegfilgrastim (P) and Fixed Dose Filgrastim (F) in Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy" |
CAPhO Annual General Meeting and Town Hall
The CAPhO Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The AGM minutes will be posted in the members' section of the CAPhO website in December. Attending this year's AGM made Jeana Wendle especially happy, as she won a free registration for NOPS 2013. Congratulations! The Town Hall took place on Sunday, October 28, 2012. This session provided an opportunity for members to share ideas and offer suggestions and solutions to matters pertaining to CAPhO, the industry and your member benefits. The Town Hall minutes will be posted in the members' section of the CAPhO website in December. |
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Photo Contest Winner
 The winner of the NOPS 2012 Photo Contest is Cheryl Olinyk-Semeniuk (pictured right, with Education Committee Chair Tara Leslie, left). To view Cheryl's pictures, click here and then log into the members' section.
Cheryl wins a free registration for NOPS 2013. Congratulations!
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ISOPP 2014
CAPhO is Co-host of ISOPP 2014!
CAPhO was selected as the local host for the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners' 2014 Symposium (ISOPP 2014), which will be held in Montreal. Visit www.isoppxiv.org regularly for updates on the program, venue, registration and other highlights. We are currently in the process of putting together the program and need input from you! Send an email to program@isoppxiv.org with your ideas. Sign up to receive e-newsletter updates into your inbox.
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Membership Benefits - Highlights
Online Education
From Online Education Modules such as Oncology Basics to the Continuing Education Listing of free online courses and the Resources & Listings webpages, members are well informed and have easy access to education and resources.
Membership Listing
A Member's list is available in the members only section of CAPhO website. If you do not want your name on the list, please email info@capho.org so you are taken off of the list. The list includes Name / Position / Organization / email.
News and Events
Do you have a local, national or international event to promote or some oncology pharmacy related news to share? Have it posted on CAPhO's "News & Events" web page or in CAPhO's blog "The Compass" by sending an email to services@capho.org.
Awards and Travel Grants
CAPhO's awards and travel grants provide members with recognition and opportunities not typically available through the workplace. Make sure to check the Members "Awards and Grant Details" page on CAPhO's website in the new year for updates and deadlines. (You need to be logged in to see the page.)
Volunteer for CAPhO!
CAPhO is run by volunteers, people like you who are engaged in the field of oncology pharmacy. Our volunteers contribute their time and expertise for a lot of reasons, including access to a professional network, hands-on experience in leadership and management, and recognition that if everyone gives a little, a lot will happen. Consider becoming an Executive Committee Member, or joining one of our Committees or Task Forces.
Contact CAPhO to find out more.
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Reach Our Members
Job Postings & Email Distribution Get your job postings and important news distributed directly into CAPhO members' inboxes and placed prominently on our "News & Events" web page. For a fee, we will put your news front and centre for oncology pharmacists and technicians in Canada. More information is available on our "Reach Our Members" web page. |
CAPhO's Association and Symposium Management Office
Sea to Sky Meeting Management is CAPhO's Association and Symposium Management Office. If you have any questions about membership, services, the National Oncology Pharmacy Symposium (NOPS), or the association, please contact the CAPhO Office directly as follows:
Email: info@capho.org
Direct: 778-338-4142
Fax: 604-984-6434
Suite 206, 201 Bewicke Avenue
North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M 3M7
www.seatoskymeetings.com |
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