RxSky Driving: Medications and drugs: The driver’s role to prevent crashes
Thursday, February 5, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
Fox on the Run
1100-B Memorial Ave. Thunder Bay
RSVP: morriske@thb.net or 807-343-4300, ext. 4723
For people in Northwestern Ontario, driving is an essential activity to maintain mobility. However, the privilege of driving is dependent on the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Come, have a coffee and join in a discussion with our panel of experts on how medications and/or drugs may influence your ability to drive safely. Through knowledge, drivers can play an important role in greater safety on the roads.
Panelists:
Michel Bédard
Director of Research, St. Joseph’s Care Group & Director, Interdisciplinary Program for Research on Safe Driving, Lakehead University
Shawn Marshall
Principal Investigator, Canadian Driving Research Initiative for Vehicular Safety in the Elderly & Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Derek Anttila
Pharmacist, Janzen’s Pharmacy
Rod Brown
Sergeant, Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police
Moderator:
Paul Boase
Chief, Road Users, Road Safety & Motor Vehicle Regulation, Transport Canada