Dr Alban Merepeza
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Dr Merepeza Keynote Speaker At The Canadian National Chiropractic Convention

Dr Merepeza Keynote Speaker At The Canadian National Chiropractic Convention

Dr. Alban Merepeza and Andre De Grasse
Dr. Alban Merepeza and Andre De Grasse at the Canadian National Chiropractic Convention in April 2018, in Calgary, Alberta

Dr. Alban Merepeza was invited as a keynote speaker to present in two separate panels at the Canadian National Chiropractic Convention in April 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. It was an honour for him to be recognized by the Canadian Chiropractic Association for his work in various multidisciplinary sport teams over the years and for having developed Port Hope Health Centre as one of the largest multidisciplinary clinical teams in a private setting. He was happy to share the stage with four other colleagues, three chiropractors and an MD. He strongly believes that chiropractic profession should integrate within the health care system in Canada as this will undoubtedly benefit the Canadian population and ensure a bright future for the chiropractic profession.

Dr. Merepeza had the distinct pleasure to be the keynote speaker with his friend, the great Canadian sprinter, Andre De Grasse. He enjoyed being on stage for the closing day as the last act of the convention with Andre talking about their experiences of working together.

A wonderful experience overall and he was enlightened by the information shared by the other panelists during the convention.

International Sports Events

Pan Am Toronto Games 2015

The PAN AM Games in Toronto were a unique opportunity for all of us at Port Hope Health Centre to get involved and contribute to the Games. Sandor, our physiotherapist, was selected to work at the Weightlifting Competition held in Oshawa Civic Arena and Dr. Merepeza was the Lead Medical practitioner for the Weightlifting Sport. The Medical Team included 5 MDs, 6 Physiotherapists, 3 Athletic therapists, 4 Massage Therapists and the staff from St John’s Ambulance and Durham’s Paramedic EMS Services. One of the MDs was our own Dr. Kemi Oluyole, Family Physician at Cobourg Health Centre.

Dr. Merepeza, after the weightlifting competition was over, moved on to track and field for the remainder of the games working with Andre De Grasee who won gold in 100m (10.05), 200m (19.88) Canadian Record!

It was a fantastic experience for all of us and we were extremely proud to have participated in this great once in a life time Canadian PAN AM Games.