James Cook University Pharmacy Student Association in Townsville, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

James Cook University Pharmacy Student Association

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Address: C/O Pharmacy Department, James Cook University 4811 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: https://jcupsa.com/

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22.01.2022 Due to the current COVID-19 situation, JCUPSA have decided to suspend all public activities and events until further notice. We wish our Pharmily all the best during this tough time

21.01.2022 JCUPSA Pharmacy Ball 2019. 31st August 2019. Tickets available below. Ticket sales are ending soon, run in fast before they run out ;) https://forms.gle/WRTeNgfTQHoaST766

20.01.2022 Hi Pharmily! We hope everyone is staying safe, happy and healthy. JCUPSA has teamed up with NAPSA to participate in some of IPSF’s Health Campaigns! This year our first campaign is World No Tobacco Day. May 31st is World No Tobacco Day, a World Health Organisation campaign aimed at debunking myths and providing young people with the knowledge required to make an educated choice about tobacco smoking. This is especially important right now as studies show that smokers have a ...higher risk for a severe case of COVID19. Here’s some facts about tobacco smoking - Tobacco kills up to half of its users and kills more than 8million people each year - More than 7million of those deaths as a direct result of tobacco use. 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke - Around 80% of the worlds 1.1 billion smokers live in low-and middle-income counties. - In Australia, smoking cost the economy, in social, healthcare and economic expenditure $31.2 billion. Community pharmacists play a vital role in the education and support of patients seeking to quit smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy is available over the counter from community pharmacies, and other prescription only medication is dispensing by pharmacists. We encourage all those involved in community pharmacy to start dialogues with their patients and encourage them to quit smoking. QLD Health has a fantastic initiative called Quit HQ which can be found at https://quithq.initiatives.qld.gov.au. For more information you can also visit the WHO official initiative website here: https://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/en/

19.01.2022 R U OK? #RUOKDay A simple question and one we probably ask and have been asked by our family and friends before. But with R U OK day being today, JCUPSA wants to encourage the James Cook University Pharmacy community to really see how our family and friends are going, particularly during the stressful time that our world is enduring today with COVID-19. This, R U OK day, lets educate ourselves on some helpful ways we can help those around us, beyond asking this simple questio...n. As social support is an identifiable component of solid relationships and psychological health, let's create a network of family and friends around each other in which we can lean on in times of need. And let's not be afraid to speak up when we do need that help too. Below is a link to a conversation role play on how to handle a situation where someone you know is struggling. I encourage you to engage in this material as there is more to say after R U OK. #theresmoretosay https://ruok.vudoo.io/watch/16561128133 This week is also National Prevention Week and today is world suicide prevention day #WSPD2020. So I would like to extend this information with some resources if you or someone you know is struggling: - Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 - Beyond Blue Australia 1300 22 4636 - MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 - Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 As upcoming healthcare professionals, let's start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed.

19.01.2022 Hi all! Happy Wednesday! This afternoon all students will find out about this scholarship. However, John has been kind enough to allow JCUPSA members to have exclusive access to this information first. ... This scholarship is most beneficial to current third and fourth year students, however all can apply. I would strongly encourage you to apply if Pharmacy Ownership is something that interests you. The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide learning opportunities for junior pharmacists who are looking to become pharmacy owners in the future and a coaching call to personalise their experience. A total of 8 scholarships will be awarded in 2020. The winners of the scholarship will receive the following: Free access for 2 months to the 2020 Pharmacy Ownership Ready Conference Videos (note, the conference was changed to a video format due to COVID-19) Available October 2020 One 1 hour Coaching Call with Frank Sirianni after the Conference The total value of the scholarship is approximately $750 each. In order to apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit a response to the following statement (maximum of 500 words): The opportunities I see for the future of pharmacy Applications close Monday 28 September 2020 at 12:00pm and will be judged by a panel of Frank Sirianni, Mina Sirianni and a current pharmacy owner. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line The Sirianni Scholarship Application. All applications should include the name, phone, email and current address for the applicant. They should also include a short bio of no more than 100 words (not included in 500 word limit above).

18.01.2022 Hi pham! Don't forget our R U OK? Day Bake Sale is on THIS THURSDAY, the 12th of September, 9:30am - 12pm outside of building 45. If you don't have a sweet tooth, we will have donation boxes for your loose change. ... Wear yellow and remember to ask people "are you ok?" to start life changing conversations today. More information: https://www.ruok.org.au

16.01.2022 JCUPSA Pharmacy Ball 2020. August 28th. Tickets are only available until this Wednesday! Follow the link below to get your tickets now. Contact Semra Debel or Patrick Wright for more details! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfs_PqESi16tWFni/viewform

15.01.2022 We would like to wish all the Fourth Years a massive GOOD LUCK on their Grand OSCE today!

15.01.2022 Vampire Cup Bingo is our next competition!! 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes up for grabs Comment on this post with a screenshot of your filled out card when you have.... BINGO! ... Don’t forget our Plasma Party is on the 9th of October and if yourself, friends or family could donate on the day head over to the event page and message Hailey or Aimee to book your spot

11.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who got involved in today’s Tropical Plasma Day! Another thank you to our sponsors Cate's Chemist & Pharmacy Guild of Australia Here’s just a few of our favourite photos

10.01.2022 Hope your weekend is starting well JCU Pharmacy! Love volleyball? I'm looking to get a JCU beach volleyball club started if your keen... ... The link for placing your details to get SET this up: https://forms.gle/qJqdbyagvwevNpYr7 JCU Beach Volleyball Club

10.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our members a happy World Pharmacist Day! Today is a great opportunity to celebrate the impact our wonderful pharmacists have on healthcare, and look forward to the future of this great profession

07.01.2022 Happy World Pharmacist Day to all our wonderful pharmacy students, interns, lecturers and pharmacists!

05.01.2022 Meet our 2019/2020 Committee, and check out our dance moves!

04.01.2022 The team of JCUPSA would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas We hope you all spend the day with full hearts and more full bellies

03.01.2022 From JCUPSA and the College of Medicine and Dentistry, we would like to extend our best wishes to all Pharmacy Students on placement!

01.01.2022 The 2019/2020 term has been a busy 12 months! Read all about what we've been up to in our Year in Review by clicking the link below. drive.google.com//d/1xB5UdkMlTBfJmdlIbq3pf0wqOnkIiOyi/view

01.01.2022 ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER!! This Friday is our Tropical Plasma Party, don't miss your chance to save some lives, eat free food, win great prizes and help us win our blood drive! There's still plenty of spots left from 9-10am, get your best tropical outfit together and message us or our PA Chairs (Hayley or Rebecca) to secure your spot!... See more