Public lecture series

Originally named Special Lectures, the series was renamed in 2012 to honour the late Dr. Ken Rozee, an outstanding microbiologist, a noted university professor, historian, mentor, and friend, widely recognized for his contributions to research and teaching.  A former president of SCANS, Ken was always interested in sharing his science, his love of history and his other interests with students young and old. 
The name "Memorial Lectures" was changed to "Public Lectures" in 2016.  These lectures serve to honour all recently-deceased SCANS members. 
A list of the past public lectures is available here.
November 25, 2019 - Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Captain William Spry Community Centre
16 Sussex St , Halifax 

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Insomnia keeping you up? Sleeping pills getting you down?

Seniors often find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Dr. Gardner’s presentation will first focus upon deprescription, the process of improving a person’s health by reducing or eliminating drugs that are not of benefit or could even be harmful. He will then go on to discuss the overuse of sleeping pills in seniors and describe several effective ways to overcome insomnia without the use of drugs.
​Dr. David Gardner is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. His research interests include improving the safe and effective use of psychiatric medications and providing improved physical health care to people with mental illness. He was named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2012.  He has won multiple awards for teaching excellence and in 2017, was named one of the 150 Leading Canadians for Mental Health by the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health.
NOTE:
  • Lectures are open to all. Registration is not required.
  • There is no charge for the lectures but freewill donations are gratefully accepted.  Suggested donation: $5.  A donation box will be available.  Proceeds will be used to support future SCANS activities.
  • Please do NOT wear scents to lectures: some SCANS members have allergies.
  • CANCELLATIONS: If a Public Lecture must be cancelled, a notice will be posted on the SCANS homepage under 'Announcements'. During storm season, cancellations will be posted on the CBC Storm Centre website.