New Brunswick pharmacists gathered in Fredericton on Saturday to pay tribute to the best and brightest in their profession.
The New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association, the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (NB chapter) and the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists honoured three emerging leaders in the pharmacy profession with the Scott Knowles Memorial New Practitioner Service Award at their Past President’s Awards Gala held as part of the 2015 New Brunswick Pharmacy Conference.
This award is presented to a new pharmacist (five years or less since graduation) for exceptional service through innovation or contributions to their community, and was awarded to Sarah Alteen of Fredericton, Jessica Dorcas of Fredericton, and Ashley Sproul of Waterville.
Sarah Alteen goes above and beyond for her patients, whether that be coming into work early, staying late and providing extra counselling for those who need it. A Memorial University Pharmacy graduate in 2011 and a pharmacist with Lawtons Drugs, Sarah is a certified injector and Humira trainer. Her attention to detail, excellent care and personable approach have earned her a regular following of customers who trust her advice and even bring her gifts on occasion to thank her for going the extra mile. Sarah is passionate about pharmacy, sees the incredible value that pharmacists bring to patients and is enthusiastic about embracing expanded scope opportunities such as injections, medication reviews and minor ailment assessments.
“The pharmacists honoured have made extraordinary contributions to building our profession, volunteered countless hours in their communities and have demonstrated excellence in patient care,” says Daniel Pike, President of the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association. “These individuals are shining examples of the incredible work New Brunswick pharmacists are doing to improve the health care in this province.”
Approximately 150 New Brunswick pharmacists attended the annual conference held over the weekend at the Delta in Fredericton. The conference included the annual general meetings of the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association, New Brunswick College of Pharmacists and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (NB chapter) as well as professional development sessions and a keynote address by Dominic Cardy, leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party.