Stronger Together - Swift Current
“Understanding Mental Health complexities of Parkinson’s”

Date:
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Time:
1:30pm - 3:45pm

Location:
Riverview Village Estates
1101 Second Ave SE
Swift Current, SK

Mental Health, Medications and PD!

Depression, Anxiety, and Apathy are some of the mental health challenges associated with Parkinson's.

Do you have questions about mental health and medications?

Parkinson Canada - Saskatchewan is proud to present Psychiatric Pharmacist Melanie McLeod of Vital Care Pharmacy, Regina. Dr. McLeod is an expert in mental health challenges and medications. This presentation will be followed by time for Q & A you won’t want to miss it.

After a short coffee break, we will be introducing the new Managing My Parkinson’s Disease in Healthcare Settings. This booklet is part of the ACT on Time™ program from Parkinson Canada.

Only $15 per person. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Register today.

Join us Wednesday, May 8th for the Stronger Together Parkinson Education Event SWIFT CURRENT.
Riverview Village Estates 1101 Second Avenue SE, Swift Current
Registration opens @1:00 pm
Event starts @ 1:30 pm
Event finishes @ 3:45 pm

Disclaimer Regarding Audio/Video Recording of Events:
When you participate in a Stronger Together Parkinson Education Event, you will be participating in an event where photography, video and audio recording will occur. The video will be made posted on the Parkinson Canada YouTube channel at a later date.

SPEAKER BIO:

Melanie McLeod, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, BCPP

Dr. Melanie McLeod is a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist who works as a consultant to the Department of Psychiatry in Regina, Saskatchewan.

She was born and raised in Saskatchewan and currently practices in Regina. She completed her undergraduate pharmacy degree at the University of Saskatchewan and a post baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at the University of Toronto.

Melanie is a front-line worker in both community and acute care psychiatry settings. In 2017, Melanie opened a Community Pharmacy in Regina named "Vital Care Pharmacy" which is the first pharmacy in Canada and supporting patients with mental illness.

Melanie is also an educator of psychopharmacology and has affiliations with the Colleges of Pharmacy & Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and the College of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta.