--------------------------------------------------------- The Basilica Recreation Centre - Before and After Murphy's Health Education Centre is where much of the health promotion activity takes place. Ray's son Ryan, also a pharmacist, runs the centre, which includes other pharmacists, nurses, dieticians and other health professionals, all of whom work in consultation with physicians. Services include comprehensive health assessments, diabetes care, heart health, bone density testing and weight management. Murphy's pharmacists deliver several in-school programs, including a presentation to high school students on drug abuse and an elementary school program on hand washing. "We're in the school system because I really believe that's where we can make the most difference," Ray Murphy says. "We have to get the next generation and talk to them early, so they can gain an appreciation of what's required for healthy living." When interviewing Ray Murphy , I asked him why he would want to buy the 43- year-old Rec Centre, and what his vision for the building was. His answer was interesting. He said, "We are in the health business. That involves helping sick people get well, but just as importantly, it is helping healthy people stay healthy. To do that, you deal with the whole person: mind, spirit and body. We need to spend more time, energy and resources in prevention and wellness. "With our seven pharmacies, home health care operation, a health education centre and now with the Murphy Community Centre, we can offer all age groups any assistance or programs needed to develop a healthy life style." The slogan Ray Murphy has in his information newsletters sums up very well his vision for the future: "Faithfully serving the needs of the people of Prince Edward Island with a heart and passion for the activities which enrich their day-to-day lives." With all the responsibilities of his various business enterprises, Ray Murphy has contributed significantly to the community. He is presently chair of the 65