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4th Annual Pharmacy Association of MLA Reception

On April 17, PANS held its Annual MLA Reception at the Hart & Thistle, Halifax. MLAs from all three political parties were in attendance to hear about the importance of a strong pharmacy network and how pharmacy can make substantial contributions to the health care system. Justin Bates, from CACDS, introduced their white paper, "9000 Points of Care," which highlights the strengths of the pharmacy network across Canada.

MLAs in attendance were: PANS Chair of the Board Andrew Buffett welcomes Hon. Jamie Baillie, Leader, PC Party of NS MLAs and pharmacists to the 4th Annual PANS Hon. Stephen McNeil, Leader, Liberal Party of MLA reception. NS, Leader of the Official Opposition Hon. Maurice Smith (NDP) Hon. Chris d'Entremont, Health Critic (PC) Eddie Orrell (PC) Hon. Gordie Gosse, Speaker (NDP) Alfie MacLeod (PC) Hon. (Lib) Becky Kent (NDP)

Herald Theriault (Lib) Geoff MacLellan (Lib) Jim Boudreau (NDP) Howard Epstein (NDP) Mat Whynott (NDP) Hon. John MacDonnell (NDP) Justin Bates, CACDS, presents 9,000 Points of Care Allan MacMAster (PC) Jim Morton (NDP) , Health Critic (Lib) Pam BIrdsall (NDP) Gary Ramey (NDP) Hon. Charlie Parker (NDP) Hon. (Lib) Hon. Dave Wilson, Minister of Health (NDP) Hon. Sterling Belliveau (NDP) (PC)

A packed room listens to presentations on the importance of pharmacy in Nova Scotia and the challenges that pharmacy is facing.

May 2013