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SUMMARY:The BC Health Literacy Network is proud to host its first Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HL Webinar Registration information: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1626405666023735297 \nThese days it seems that the term Health Literacy is everywhere. But what is Health Literacy and why is it important? In this webinar presenters Leona Gadsby (Decoda Literacy Solutions) and Connie Davis (The Centre for Collaboration\, Motivation and Innovation) will explore these questions and engage in a conversation to look at how a Health Literacy lens can improve health work. Through concrete\, practical examples we will also describe how Health Literacy can be incorporated it into health and literacy work and share ideas of potential partnerships to be developed for Health Literacy initiatives? This webinar will be of interest to practitioners in the health and literacy fields as well as anyone interested in how Health Literacy affects and can improve practice. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy® \n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/the-bc-health-literacy-network-is-proud-to-host-its-first-webinar/
LOCATION:online webinar\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151115
DTSTAMP:20260620T184806
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SUMMARY:2nd International Conference: Where's the Patient's Voice in Health Professional Education 10 Years On?
DESCRIPTION:The conference will look at the progress that has been made since the first conference was held in Vancouver\, Canada in 2005.\n\nBackground: \nThe conference will look at the progress that has been made since the first conference was held in Vancouver\, Canada in 2005. \nDescription: \nThe conference is about practice\, innovation and theory that embeds the patient/client voice in health professional education. It is an opportunity to share examples of how health professional education can be enriched by patient involvement. Over three days\, participants will present examples of collaborative projects between educators and patient/community groups and examine the outcomes of these partnerships for faculty\, patients\, students and the learning environment. \nAudience: \nThe conference is international and interprofessional in scope. Interested professions will include: medicine\, nursing\, midwifery\, physical therapy\, occupational therapy\, pharmacy\, kinesiology\, social work\, dietetics and other health disciplines. Participants and presenters will include: Educators\, patients/clients\, researchers\, practitioners\, community organizers\, policy makers\, and service users/carers. \nTopics: \nConference topics will focus on patient/community involvement in health professional education and may include: \n\nPatients as teachers\nPatient/caregiver experiences\nInnovations with standardized or volunteer patients\nE-learning\, interprofessional education\, practice education\, continuing professional development\nHealth advocacy\, social determinants of health\, cultural competency/safety\nmodels of patient and public involvement\nOvercoming barriers to patient participation\nOutcomes of patient involvement\nRecognition and support for patient/community educators\nRole of community partners in curriculum development\, assessment and institutional decision making\nStudent learning\nApproaches to community-university engagement\nCommunity-university partnerships\n\nFor further information\, visit the conference website at http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/patientsvoice or email marketing.ipce@ubc.ca to get on the enquiry list to receive updates.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/2nd-international-conference-wheres-the-patients-voice-in-health-professional-education-10-years-on/
LOCATION:The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151117T110000
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SUMMARY:Measuring Patient- and Family-Centered Practice  and the Partnerships with Patients and Families
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, Beverly H. Johnson\, President and CEO of Institute of Patient-Family Centre Care\, will provide you with the practical resources you need to assure other leaders and boards of trustee in your organization are compelled by and remain committed to advancing patient- and family-centered care. Useful dashboards and other tools will be shared on this webinar. \nGet more details and register.\n \n\n\n\n Registration Type\n Live Webinar* \nRecording Access Only**\n\n\n Pinwheel Sponsor\n $149\n $99\n\n\n Non-Pinwheel Sponsor\n $199\n $125\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/measuring-patient-and-family-centered-practice-and-the-partnerships-with-patients-and-families/
LOCATION:online webinar\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151128
DTSTAMP:20260620T184806
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SUMMARY:PHABC 2015 AGM\, Workshop and Networking event- November 27
DESCRIPTION:PHABC is very pleased to invite you to the 2015 AGM.  This year we will partner with The Poverty Reduction Coalition to present a workshop titled: “Connecting Communities for Upstream Action” \nTrish Garner (BC Poverty Reduction Coalition) will facilitate a community workshop on story-telling and effective advocacy\, providing an opportunity to strategize about how we can work together to make systemic change in tackling poverty.\nThis event is part of a province-wide tour. Come and hear success stories\, learn practical skills and connect with other communities around BC.\nEveryone welcome!\n• People living in poverty and their allies\n• Service providers\, community organizations or others who work directly with those in poverty\n• Anyone who wants to make meaningful change!\nSnacks provided. Supports available to attend.\nFor more information\, call Trish at (604) 877-4553 \nProgram: \nFriday\, November 27th \n1:00 – 4:00 pm PRC Workshop \n4:00-5:00 AGM \n5:00-6:00 Awards and Networking event (refreshments and appetizers will be provided) \nPlease RSVP at povertyfreesurrey.eventbrite.ca \n2015-RPFBC-Surrey \n  \n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/phabc-2015-agm-workshop-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Simon Fraser University\, 13737-96th Avenue (room 201)\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3V 1Z2\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151120
DTSTAMP:20260620T184806
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SUMMARY:CPHA - Call for Submissions is now open!
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is pleased to announce the Call for Submissions for Public Health 2016 (CPHA’s annual conference).  Deadline for submissions is Thursday\, November 19\, 2015. \n\n\n\nPublic Health 2016 is the meeting place for the public health community to connect\, collaborate\, innovate\, inspire\, share and learn. It is a gathering of leaders and change agents from public\, private and voluntary organizations that contribute to health and wellness.\n\n\nCPHA invites submissions that facilitate the exchange and dissemination of innovative public health research\, policies and practices. The Scientific Program will include the following formats:\n\n\n\n\nAbstracts will be presented in the form of an Oral or Poster presentation.\nWorld Café: Conversations that matter will facilitate collaborative dialogue and the sharing of knowledge and ideas to encourage conversation-like discussion of public health matters.\nSymposium presentations will provide an opportunity for speakers to present various points of view on a common public health theme\, issue or question.\nWorkshops are intended to be a dynamic format to enhance the skills of conference participants through a practical learning experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor further information\, visit Public Health 2016. For inquiries\, please contact the CPHA Conference Department or call 613-725-3769\, ext. 119.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/cpha-call-for-submissions-is-now-open/
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SUMMARY:Get Connected to Better your Health-Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \neHITS is a public and patient-focused forum introducing how eHealth (the use of technology for health management) is being used in B.C. to support the health and wellness of B.C. citizens. \n  \n #eHITSBC \nSpeakers are confirmed for the eHealth Innovation and Technology Showcase (eHITS) event. eHITS Public Forum is a free event hosted by the UBC Faculty of Medicine eHealth Strategy Office\, in partnership with the Provincial Patients as Partners Committee and the e-Patient/eHealth Working Group. \nThe evening will be moderated by Dr Kendall Ho\, Director of the eHealth Strategy Office\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of British Columbia. A panel of six speakers will be asked to discuss how technology\, like mobile phones and computers connected to the internet\, can be used to support health and wellness in British Columbia. The speakers have been selected to represent a diversity of viewpoints and experiences. \nMeet the speakers: \n\nDr. Jillianne Code\, Patient Partner\nDr. Soma Ganesan\, Vancouver Coastal Health and UBC\nDr. Gulzar Cheema\, Family Physician\nMs. Jennifer Hanson\, Pain BC\nMs. Iris Kisch\, Patient Partner\nMs. Judith Law\, Anxiety BC\nMs. Marie Root\, HealthLink BC / 811\n\nThe audience will also be asked to join in on the conversation with a question/ discussion period\, polling questions and live Twitter feed.\nThe forum is free and takes place on Nov. 19\, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Alice MacKay Room on the Lower Level of the Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street)\, and will be webcasted live and tweeted out for anyone to join in! \n\n\n\nRegister online now!\n\n\n\neHITS is free to attend in person or via the online webcast. Space is limited so register early to secure your seat at the event. If you are unable to attend in person\, register to attend via the online webcast and join the discussion. \nCome along and hear what is happening in B.C. now and how you can use electronic tools and online resources to support your health. For more information and speaker biographies\, visit the eHITS website. \nIn addition to hearing from the engaging speakers\, participate in the discussion\, network with other attendees and collect information from partner organization displays.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/get-connected-to-better-your-health-public-forum/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151125
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SUMMARY:Community Health Nurses of Canada - Call for Abstracts is now open!
DESCRIPTION:The 11th National CHNC Conference is taking place in St. John’s\, NL\, May 30 – June 1\, 2016. \nWe hope you will join us and share your knowledge! \nCall for Abstracts\nAbstracts will be accepted in English or French and can be presented in the language of submission. \nPresentations are 13 or 25 minutes.  Have a new and innovative way to deliver your information? Share your idea\, we have a new open session format that allows for your great ideas to flourish!  Deadline for submission November 24\, 2015. \nThe call for abstracts is based on A Blueprint For Action For Community Health Nursing In Canada. \nView the Call for Abstracts \nSubmit online \nNeed Help to Prepare Your Submission? \nIn October 2012\, the Community Health Nurses Initiatives Group (CHNIG) in conjunction with de Souza Institute offered a Health Promotion Seminar Series titled Your Role in Knowledge Transfer for Health Promotion: Tips for Writing a Successful Conference Abstract . \nThis free 36 minute seminar used the CHNC Call for Abstracts as a case study and is available online:
URL:https://phabc.org/event/community-health-nurses-of-canada-call-for-abstracts-is-now-open/
LOCATION:online submission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T130000
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SUMMARY:Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
DESCRIPTION:Kelty Meet & Greet: \nTo participate:  \nWhat Child & Youth Mental Health Resources are Available in BC? \nDATE: Wednesday\, November 25\, 2015 \nTIME: 12 — 1PM \nWondering about child and youth mental health resources across the province and in your community?  \nLooking for support for your child and family?  \nWant to learn more about the Kelty Centre and what we offer?  \nJoin our online ‘‘Meet & Greet’’ to learn more about us and about great child and youth mental health resources you can share with your family\, friends\, students and patients! \nTo participate: \nAttend our online webinar to learn more about how we can help you access information\, resources\, peer support and navigate the mental health system \nTo join the webinar: join.me/keltycentre (code: keltycentre) AND call 604-681-0455 (toll free 1-877-291-3022)\, participant code 4611577# \nRegister here or contact us: \n\n604-875-2084 or toll-free 1-800-665-1822\nkeltycentre@cw.bc.ca
URL:https://phabc.org/event/kelty-mental-health-resource-centre/
LOCATION:online webinar\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mental Illness in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Register now! (https://cdpac.webex.com/)  NOTE: This webinar will be presented in English only. Presentation slides will be made available in both English and French. \nWant to know more about the status of mental illness in Canada\, including national trends? An upcoming webinar will highlight recently-published information from the Public Health Agency of Canada and provide: \n* an overview of Agency surveillance activities in this area; \n* highlights on health service use for mental illness – reported through the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS); and\, \n* new data on the impacts of mental illness based on findings from the Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases (SLCDC) \n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-mental-illness-in-canada/
LOCATION:online webinar\, Canada
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