Pharmacists from Jolly’s Pharmacy copped two top awards at the 2019 Caribbean Pharmacy Association (CAP) conference held last week in Orlando, Florida, in its 39th year of existence.
The annual CAP conference and awards ceremony honors pharmacists in the Caribbean region who embody the innovation and inspiration in pharmacy, incorporating the future vision of the profession. The 2019 Caribbean Community Pharmacist of Distinction Award and the Pharmacy Practice Pioneer Award, respectively, went to Mr. Carlton Lanquedoc, and Ms. Stella Giddings, pharmacists who “live and breathe” the values of working unceasingly and passionately for others. Mr. Lanquedoc, who directs the Public Health department at Jolly’s Pharmacy, won the award for his leading role in public health initiatives aimed at better health outcomes. This award is given to a Caribbean Community Pharmacist who, in the opinion of his/her peers, has served the community and provided the highest level of Pharmaceutical Care. He believes that taking a holistic approach to healthcare is the way forward. As it relates to health promotion, he firmly believes in addressing the causes, not just the symptoms. Through the Jolly’s public health program, he is leveraging his experience, skills and social trust with patients to improve their health, and assist in the fight against Chronic Non Communicable diseases. Lanquedoc is inspired by patients’ reactions. He says “Helping people and seeing the result is what drives me. It is gratifying to have that role; so it is not just a win for me, but for the people and the nation at large”. 2019 Pharmacy Practice Pioneer recipient, Ms. Stella Giddings, personally exemplified the award’s criteria. Her commitment to and insistence on perseverance and improvement in clinical care are emblematic of her passion. The Pharmacy Practice Pioneer Award is presented to three Pharmacists from the private sector or institutional pharmacy who emphasize the delivery of pharmaceutical care in their professional practice. Ms. Giddings said “It is a real honor that the services I provide can make a difference and enrich the nation’s health care system. I am also pleased to join past recipients who I have long admired and respected. When it was communicated that I had not only been nominated, but that I have been awarded, I was in disbelief.” She added: “I am delighted that the impact pharmacists can have is being recognized, and feel truly honored to place Dominica, and by extension, Jolly’s Pharmacy in such positive regional and international spotlight.” Jolly’s Pharmacy was also recognized at the Conference. The company was nominated for Caribbean Pharmacy Innovator’s awards and placed first runner up in the region. Q95fm Radio joins the management and staff of Jolly’s Pharmacy in congratulating their very own, and other pharmacists from the region who were shortlisted in those categories. Congratulations also go out to the other award winners.
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