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Empowering women in pharmacy to lead, own, and grow.

HERizon Rx is a national movement dedicated to elevating women in pharmacy through events, networking, and authentic conversations that spark professional growth.

05/29/2026

Yesterday, we hosted the inaugural HERizon Rx Insight Board: The Future of Women in Pharmacy Entrepreneurship.

What a powerful conversation. ✨

We brought together women from across Canada who are building businesses, leading teams, driving innovation, and shaping the future of pharmacy. The discussion was thoughtful, honest, and full of insight.

Thank you to all of the incredible women who shared their experiences and perspectives. Your voices will help inform a national insights report that will guide HERizon Rx's future programming, collaborations, outreach, and advocacy efforts.

There is something special about creating space for women in pharmacy to come together, share openly, and learn from one another.

We are leaving this conversation feeling energized by what already exists and excited for what comes next.

Thank you to Pharmascience and the Scotiabank Women's Initiative for helping make this initiative possible.

02/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the partners who are supporting HERizon Rx and helping us advance women in pharmacy leadership and entrepreneurship.

🙏 With gratitude to our partners:

Catalyst Partner:
Scotiabank Women’s Initiative
Our Catalyst Partner for the year, supporting HERizon Rx across all 2026 events and initiatives.

Community Partner:
Bayer

Connector Partners:
Effica Health
Astellas

Supporting Partner:
Pharmacy Brands Canada

These organizations believe in advancing women’s health, innovation in pharmacy practice, and directly supporting women in pharmacy as they build businesses, lead practices, and shape their own entrepreneurial paths.

Their partnership allows us to create meaningful spaces for connection, dialogue, and growth.
We are proud to work alongside organizations that are committed to strengthening the future of women in pharmacy.

02/19/2026

Today is the day‼

HERizon Rx is in Edmonton and we are excited to welcome an incredible group of folks for an evening of conversation, learning, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this event and this growing community. We cannot wait to gather.

See you tonight.

02/18/2026

We are just 1️⃣ day away from HERizon Rx Edmonton.

As one attendee shared after a previous event,
“This is such an important initiative for the profession and for women. I wish this was available 20 years ago when I was contemplating my career.”

If you have been considering attending and have not yet registered, this is your moment.

We are looking forward to an evening of thoughtful conversation, shared experiences, and connection.

Register now to join us:
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/13/2026

One of the most common reflections we hear after HERizon Rx events is how powerful it feels to be in a room with women who truly understand the realities of pharmacy.

Past attendees have shared:
✨ “It really inspired me and made me feel less alone.”
✨ “Being surrounded by other ambitious women in leadership is crucial.”
✨ “It feels great to inspire younger pharmacists.”
✨ “Vulnerability can be a super power.”

After our last event in Ottawa, powerhouse pharmacy leader and panelist Shelita Dattani, PharmD wrote, “I left feeling inspired, supported, and welcomed by this incredible microcosm of women and allies. The conversation continued long after the event.”

HERizon Rx is not about having all the answers. It is about creating space for connection, honesty, and possibility.

If this resonates, we would love to have you join us at our upcoming event in Edmonton, or welcome you to follow along for future initiatives.

Register while spaces remain:
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/11/2026

We are proud to have Shivali Sharma, co-founder of HERizon Rx, as the moderator for our Edmonton event.

Shivali is a pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and nationally recognized advocate for the profession. She is a trusted media spokesperson who has represented pharmacy across Global News, CTV, CBC, and major print and digital platforms. She has also worked alongside provincial leaders to support public health messaging and pharmacy scope advancement. Shivali serves as an elected Board Member of the Alberta Pharmacists' Association’ and as a University of Alberta Alumni Council Representative.

Through HERizon Rx, Shivali has helped create spaces where women in pharmacy can come together to reflect, learn, and explore new possibilities for leadership and entrepreneurship.

One insight Shivali shared at our previous HERizon Rx event in Ottawa captured this beautifully:

“The best version of yourself often emerges on the other side of discomfort.”

As moderator, Shivali brings clarity, warmth, and the ability to guide honest, meaningful conversation. We could not imagine a better person to lead this discussion.

Join us for this conversation in Edmonton:
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2026

Women’s health has historically been under-researched, under-funded, and under-prioritized.

At the same time, women are often the primary healthcare decision-makers for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help close this gap. Across Canada, women pharmacists are building services, practices, and businesses that center women’s health in evidence-based and deeply human ways.

This is why our Edmonton HERizon Rx event includes a dedicated focus on women’s health. Not as a niche interest, but as a critical area of care, leadership, and innovation within pharmacy.

As one past attendee reflected, "Women pharmacy owners are uniquely positioned to advocate for women’s health."

We could not agree more.

Join us in Edmonton on February 19:

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2026

Meet one of our Edmonton panelists, Linda Nghiem. 👏

Linda is a community pharmacist and pharmacy owner based in north-west Edmonton. Since graduating from the University of Alberta in 2011, she has built a practice grounded in advanced clinical care, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurship.

In 2017, Linda and her husband acquired Palisades Pharmacy and grew it into a thriving, patient-centred independent pharmacy. Her practice includes advanced non-sterile compounding services, diabetes education, prescribing authority, and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia.

In 2023, Linda became a The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and now provides dedicated menopause consultation services, supporting women through evidence-based, pharmacist-led care.

Linda’s story reflects what is possible when pharmacists combine clinical expertise with vision and courage. We are excited to have her share her journey, lessons learned, and perspective on women’s health and pharmacy ownership.

Come hear Linda’s story live in Edmonton:

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/04/2026

📢Calling all pharmacy students and pharmacy professionals in training.

If you are currently in school to become a pharmacist or pharmacy professional, or early in your professional journey, you are warmly invited to join us at HERizon Rx Edmonton.

HERizon Rx events are designed to be inclusive and welcoming at every stage of practice. We believe exposure to leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovative practice early on can be incredibly powerful. Not as pressure to have it all figured out, but as an opportunity to see what is possible.

To support learners, we are offering 50% off admission for pharmacy professionals in training.

The promo code STUDENT can be used for the first 10 registrants.

If you are curious, exploring, or simply looking to connect with women who are shaping the profession, we would love to have you in the room.

Use promo code STUDENT to save 50% and register here:
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/03/2026

We are delighted to feature Kim Henke as one of our panelists at HERizon Rx Edmonton. 🙌

Kim is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and owner of Bearspaw Pharmacy in Edmonton, with over 20 years of experience in community pharmacy. She holds Additional Prescribing Authority, is certified in travel health, and is a The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.

Kim is a passionate advocate for independent community pharmacy and believes deeply in care built on trusted relationships rather than transactions. Her practice is rooted in personalized, evidence-based care, with a strong focus on women’s health, menopause care, and prevention.

Beyond patient care, Kim is committed to empowering women, both as patients and as professionals. She supports women pharmacists in building confidence, advocating for themselves, and taking ownership of their professional paths.

Her perspective brings depth, honesty, and inspiration to the HERizon Rx conversation, and we are thrilled to have her on the panel.

Join us to learn from Kim and our other speakers.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/herizon-rx-entrepreneurship-in-womens-health-tickets-1979653378546?aff=oddtdtcreator

🙏 A big thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event a reality
Bayer
Effica Health
Astellas Pharma
Pharmacy Brands Canada

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3500 119 Street Northwest
Edmonton, AB
T6J 5P5

Website

http://www.herizonrx.com/

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