Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica

PHARMACY WEEK 2016: ACTIVITIES

Date Site Event Venue Time
Sunday

November  20

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA Church Service/

Gleaner & Observer Supplements

Stella Maris Catholic Church 7:00am
SAVANNA- LA- MAR PUBLIC
GENERAL HOSPITAL
·    Church Service
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ·       Joint Church Service with PSJ

 

Stella Maris Catholic Church                                     7:00am
·         The UTech Alumni Association Inaugural 5K Run:Walk for Excellence
Monday

(November 21)

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA
SPANISH TOWN HOSPITAL ·         Out-Patient Presentation to Ante Natal Clinic

Topic: “Contraindications of Antibiotics in Pregnancy”

Out-Patient Clinic Spanish Town Hospital
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL ·         Presentation at Holy Trinity High School
SAVANNA- LA- MAR PUBLIC

GENERAL HOSPITAL

·         A Drug Company Presentation to Staff
MANDEVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Breast Cancer Awareness Day
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES

Theme: “Pharmacist Advancing Sustainable Development Goals for a Healthier You”

Sub-theme: “Pharmacist Empowering You to Take Control”

·         Introduction to OPEN DAY 2016!!! 10:00 am – 3:00pm
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ·         Decorating a section of COHS  in Recognition of

the Event

ST.ANN’S BAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Opening Ceremony 10 am – 11:00 am
KINGSTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL ·         Opening Ceremony
 
CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
·         Opening Ceremony
BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN ·         Opening Ceremony:

“The Role and Importance of Pharmacists in Society”

ANNOTTO  BAY HOSPITAL ·         Pharmacy Appreciation Ceremony
 
Tuesday

(November 22)

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA Induction/Awards/Swearing in Ceremony                  (dress semi-formal) Knutsford Court Hotel Ball Room 6:00pm
SPANISH TOWN HOSPITAL ·         Out-Patient Presentation

Topic: “Antibiotic misuse”

 

Pharmacy Waiting Area
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL ·         Presentation at Dunoon Technical High School
SAVANNA- LA- MAR PUBLIC

GENERAL HOSPITAL

·         Educational Presentations to Expecting Mother’s

at the Savanna la Mar Health Centre

·         Giveaways

·         Movie Day for the Pediatric Ward

MANDEVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         HIV and Zika Virus Awareness Day
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES

Theme: “Pharmacist Advancing Sustainable

Development Goals for a Healthier You”

Sub-theme: “Pharmacist Empowering You

to Take Control”

 

 

 

 

·         Spot Health Checks/ Patient Education

 

 

 

 

8:45am – 1:00pm

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ·         Display Booth to Educate about the Pharmacy

Profession and the Role of the Pharmacist

 

 

 

 

ST.ANN’S BAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Health Fair (Blood Pressure Checks and Blood

Sugar Tests)

·         Mini-presentation on Asthma and proper use of

pumps, especially for pediatrics

Out Patient Department
KINGSTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL ·
CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Health Fair
BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN ·         “Baby Day”

(Presentations on Various Topics relating to

Babies such as the “Care for Premature Babies “)

ANNOTTO  BAY HOSPITAL
Wednesday

(November 23)

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA
SPANISH TOWN HOSPITAL ·         In-House Presentation

Topic: Product Presentation

Store Room of the Spanish Town Hospital

Pharmacy

BELLEVUE HOSPITAL ·         In-Service Presentation to Staff
SAVANNA- LA- MAR PUBLIC

GENERAL HOSPITAL

·         Mini-Health Fair at the Negril Health Centre

·         Educational Presentation

·         Display Booths & Giveaways

MANDEVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Hypertension and Diabetes Awareness Day
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES

Theme: “Pharmacist Advancing Sustainable

Development Goals for a Healthier You”

Sub-theme: “Pharmacist Empowering You

to Take Control”

·         Presentation to Pulmonary Clinic

 

·         Presentation to Genitourinary Clinic

 

9:00am – 9:30am

 

11:30am – 12:00pm

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ·         Movie Day
ST.ANN’S BAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         “Brown Bagging” Day

·         PTP on compliance and adherence, Importance

of NHF card and Health and Fitness

KINGSTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL ·
 

CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

 

·         ‘Brown Bagging’

 

BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN ·         “Nutrition Day”

(Presentations on Various Topics relating to

Nutrition such as  “Deficiency diseases in children

and infants and ways to prevent them”)

ANNOTTO  BAY HOSPITAL
 
Thursday

(November 24)

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA Public Forum – Kidney Disease & Public Health in Jamaica. (Live on nationwide 90FM/power 106 FM) Emancipation Park 5:30 – 8:00pm
SPANISH TOWN HOSPITAL ·         Out-Patient Presentation

Topic:  “Key Pointers for Diabetics: Diet, Exercise

and Insulin Use”

Pharmacy Waiting Area
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL ·         Health Fair Bellevue’s Hospital Car Park 10:00am – 2:00pm
SAVANNA- LA- MAR PUBLIC

GENERAL HOSPITAL

·         Brown-Bagging Activities & Medication Counseling
MANDEVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES

Theme: “Pharmacist Advancing Sustainable

Development Goals for a Healthier You”

Sub-theme: “Pharmacist Empowering You

to Take Control”

·         Visitation & Presentation to Schools

(Mona Heights Primary and Jamaica College)

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ·         School visit to Kingston College and St.George’s

College to encourage students to be a part of the

Profession

ST.ANN’S BAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Outreach Day

·         Visit schools in the neighboring community to

educate the students about the profession of

Pharmacy

KINGSTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL ·
 

 

CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

 

 

·         Patient Day

BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN ·         Mental Illness Awareness Presentations

·         Presentations on Various Topics relating to

Nutrition such as  “Deficiency diseases in children

and infants and ways to prevent them”

ANNOTTO  BAY HOSPITAL
 

 

 

Friday

(November 25)

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA
SPANISH TOWN HOSPITAL ·         Entertainment – Skit

(Topic: “Antibiotic Misuse”)

·         Treat/ Refreshments for patients

Pharmacy Waiting Area
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL ·         Medical Representatives Presentations
SAVANNA- LA- MAR PUBLIC

GENERAL HOSPITAL

·         Pharmacy Staff Day

·         Unveiling of Pharmacy Department Sign

·         Sponsor’s Spotlight

·         Annual Luncheon & Lecture:

Psychologist Barrett

MANDEVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Healthy Diet and Exercise Promotion
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES

Theme: “Pharmacist Advancing Sustainable

Development Goals for a Healthier You”

Sub-theme: “Pharmacist Empowering You

to Take Control”

·         Health Fair
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ·         Annual Health Fair
ST.ANN’S BAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Customer Appreciation Day

·         Refreshments will be served and

mini-presentations made

KINGSTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL ·
CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL ·         Outreach: Nursing Home
BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN ·         Closing Ceremony: Fair and Fun day for the

Children

Saturday

(November 26)

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAMAICA
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL ·         Presentation at the Family Support

Group Meeting

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