Since receiving the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy’s Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Award in 2023, pharmacist Heba BaniHani has continued to expand her impact in migraine and headache care—both in Canada and abroad. The award grant helped her to pursue a Master’s in Headache Disorders at the University of Copenhagen, where she made history as the first […]
As cannabis use becomes more mainstream, pharmacists are increasingly fielding patient questions about safety, dosing and therapeutic benefits. In a recent Pharmacy Forum webinar hosted by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP), panelists discussed tools and strategies to help pharmacists answer these questions with confidence. Moderated by Maria Zhang, an Advanced Practice Clinical Leader (Pharmacy) […]
Whether it’s protecting the population at large or focusing on diverse communities, this year’s winners of the Vaccine Services Award prove that pharmacies are at the forefront of health innovation. Sophie Park In the category of individual or pharmacy team initiatives, Sophie Park and her colleague, Saffiyah Abdulaziz at the Rexall pharmacy in downtown Vancouver […]
A recently published study sheds light on both the promise and limits of point-of-care testing (POCT) by pharmacists. In 2022, with funding from the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy’s Innovation Fund, Dr. Kelly Grindrod and her research team at the University of Waterloo set out to determine whether computer-based education (CBE)—using the Pharmacy 5in5 platform—could encourage […]
Wayne Hindmarsh, former President of the Canadian Foundation of Pharmacy, has been appointed to the Order of Canada—one of the nation’s highest civilian honours. This recognition caps a remarkable career spanning more than five decades for Hindmarsh, during which he has advanced pharmacy education, strengthened professional standards, and inspired countless students and colleagues. For Hindmarsh, […]
Join us for the Pillar of Pharmacy Dinner on Oct. 16 in Winnipeg, to celebrate Gayle’s stellar contributions to practice, policy and patient care. Gayle Romanetz’s dedication to advancing pharmacy shines through in every role she takes on—whether that’s driving innovation as Vice-President of Operations at Northway Pharmacy or advocating for expanded services as President of Pharmacists […]
With more than 30 years in the profession, Gayle Romanetz has consistently led by example—earning her reputation as a trusted leader, skilled strategist, and dedicated advocate for the evolving role of Canadian pharmacists. The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy is proud to recognize her outstanding contributions to practice, policy, and patient care with the 2025 Pillar […]
Turns out pharmacists and pharmacy students across the country can’t get enough of a continuing education lesson on digital health in pharmacy. So much so, the lesson has been extended until 2026 based on its ongoing popularity. Rui Su The lesson, created by 2020 Wellspring Leadership Award winner Rui Su and co-authors Drs. Michelle Yee and […]
The first ever Strengthening Health with Research in Pharmacy (SHARP) Symposium delivered on its mission to showcase the latest Canadian pharmacy research and explore how these projects can inform policy decisions. Some 150 pharmacy professionals from academia, industry and pharmacy associations across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for the inaugural event this past June, […]
Pharmacy teams across Canada are keeping vaccine awareness on the forefront and improving immunization rates in the process. The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy highlights the accomplishments of two pharmacies here. Both shared their stories as applicants for CFP’s inaugural Innovation in Vaccine Services Award, launched in 2024. Jason Kmet Since opening the Polaris Travel Clinic […]
In this webinar, Maria Zhang (CAMH and U of T) will be facilitating an interdisciplinary panel on the topic of cannabis use and how best to support pharmacists in caring for clients who use cannabis.
