Register Here Understanding Indigenous Women & Gender-diverse People's Health Experiences through a Culturally-Relevant and Gender-Based Lens Co-hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada Date February 19th, Time 12pm - 1:30pm EST Presenters Dr. Bernice Downey, Indigenous Early Career Chair in Women's Heart & Brain Health and Marya Jaleel & Kim Wakeford - Native Women's Association of Learning objectives By participating in this session, participants will: 1) Learn about the Native Women's Association of Canada's culturally-relevant and gender-based…
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Registration: Online registration (including credit card number in case of cancellation) is required. Registration link for February 22, 2019 Registration link for March 25, 2019 If your department is sponsoring you to attend this course, please choose TBRHSC DEPARTMENT FUNDED REGISTRATION. Check the description (or for more info – bottom arrow) for the unlock code. Textbooks can be purchased from Season’s Gift Shop. A limited number of textbooks are available for loan through the TBRHSC Library. Target Audience: This interprofessional…
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POSTER Sent on behalf of the Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC) Provincial Integrated Working Group SAVE THE DATE for a provincial webinar! Secondary Stroke Prevention was identified as a provincial priority by the eleven regional stroke networks in fall 2015. To address this priority, a working group with cross representation from the stroke networks was formed and the resulting deliverables of this work will be shared in the webinar along with a practical example and demonstration of using the SPC Toolkit.…
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POSTER Greetings Everyone! Here is what to expect at the February meeting: Anthony Stokaluk Fire Prevention Officer - Public Education Officer Thunder Bay Fire Rescue How prepared are you for the unexpected? Please join us for an informative and engaging session on topics such as fire prevention and safety. Anthony is a great speaker and will also be available for any additional questions you may have. Snacks and refreshments will be provided immediately following this presentation. Look forward to seeing…
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Power point presentation POSTER Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: An Early Supported Discharge Pilot– Bridging Hospital to Home by Enhancing a Rural Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team Presenter: Lyndsey Butler, OT Reg. (Ont.) Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator - Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network Webcast: Live & Archived http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=111299702 Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations This month’s topic relates to the Stroke Rehabilitation section and specifically section 4: Outpatient and Community-Based Stroke Rehabilitation Including ESD in the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations. Find more information at…
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COURSE DURATION: 15 hours (10 self-study hours, 3 didactic hours, and 2 testing hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Lead II ECG Interpretation course reviews basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and teaches ECG rhythm, acquisition, and identification. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Integrate knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. 2. Demonstrate the steps in analyzing an ECG rhythm strip. 3. Explain ECG findings and nursing actions for…
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To register, click here Understanding Indigenous Women's & Gender-Diverse People's Health Experiences: A Culturally-Relevant & Gender-Based Lens Co-hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) and featuring speakers from NWAC and Dr. Bernice Downey of McMaster University, this session will discuss pre-colonization concepts of health and wellness and how colonization and assimilation efforts affected the health of communities. The session will also cover current social and political realities for Indigenous communities as well as strategies and responses for improving…
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POSTER Guest: Kaija Makinen, Yoga Instructor Men, women, survivors, caregivers!! Dress comfortably for a fun and interactive session of seated yoga as Kaija returns to our group!! Kaija has been teaching yoga since 1988 after receiving her certification from the Kripalu Centre for Yoga and Health. Since then she has studied various disciplines. Kaija has provided instruction to folks of all walks of life and is also a certified Cardiac Yoga instructor and has extensive experience working with people from…
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POSTER The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network Presents: Highlights from the University of Alberta’s Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate Course: Rehab 540 The safety and efficacy of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in the chronic stroke population - Meranda Termaat, PT Effectiveness of using the Bioness H200 to improve hand function in the acute stroke population - Linda Sanzo, OT PLACE: Videoconference, OTN live webcast or in-person At TBRHSC: Room 3004A At SJ Hospital: East Wing – Conference Room B (E0033)…
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COURSE DURATION: 15 hours (10 self-study hours, 3 didactic hours, and 2 testing hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Lead II ECG Interpretation course reviews basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and teaches ECG rhythm, acquisition, and identification. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Integrate knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. 2. Demonstrate the steps in analyzing an ECG rhythm strip. 3. Explain ECG findings and nursing actions for…
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Useful Keys in Chronic Pain Diagnosis and Management Presented by Dr. Hadi Shojaei Learning Objectives: To discuss chronic pain cases with concurrent mental disorders To understand the risks of developing chronic pain after acute pain To investigate non-pharmacological strategy to get people off of pain meds. See attached poster for more information View Attachment
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Platelets - The Sticky Truth and Why it Matters to YOU! More Information coming soon, please visit: www.transfusionontario.org or www.professionaleducation.blood.ca See attached poster here:
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Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Webinar Invitation Return to work after stroke and cardiac events - Building opportunities and overcoming challenges Group viewing at TBRHSC Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre Building - 202C Date Wednesday April 10, 2019 Time 12:00 - 13:00 EST Presenter Allan Garland, MD, MA Professor of Medicine & Community Health Sciences Co-Head, Section of Critical Care Medicine University of Manitoba Samuel Kim, BScOT and Gerard Curley, BScOT, Occupational Therapists and Productivity Consultants Community…
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Registration: Online registration (including credit card number in case of cancellation) is required. May Register HERE June Register HERE If your department is sponsoring you to attend this course, please choose TBRHSC DEPARTMENT FUNDED REGISTRATION. Check the description (or for more info – bottom arrow) for the unlock code. Textbooks can be purchased from Season’s Gift Shop. A limited number of textbooks are available for loan through the TBRHSC Library. Target Audience: This interprofessional program is intended for health care…
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POSTER A Cooking Program for Heart & Stroke Survivors and Caregivers A Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Stroke and Healthy Lifestyles funded program to promote a healthy diet with heart disease and stroke. Learn about the new Canada Food Guide and how to prepare plant based proteins CONTACT TODD KENNEDY TO REGISTER: 807.345.6595 EXT 105 SPOTS ARE LIMITED — REGISTER BY APRIL 12 DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2019 TIME: 1:00—3:00 LOCATION: ROOTS TO HARVEST KITCHEN 450 FORT WILLIAM ROAD, THUNDER…
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POSTER Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Home Virtual visits (E-visit) in the Stroke Prevention Clinic Presenter: Dr. Ramana Appireddy MBBS DM MSc (Clin Epi), Stroke Neurologist, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Queen’s University, Kingston Videoconference Event ID #: 111286690 Host Site: KNG_KGH_0318_KGH_06 Webcast: Live & Archived : http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=111286690 Supporting documents for this event are attached. * If you would like to register your site: Contact your OTN Telehealth Coordinator to reserve your…
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POSTER Course Description: Often after a stroke or brain injury, it is challenging to find a role for the more involved upper extremity (UE) while performing ADLs. This one day workshop will present NDT principles related to incorporating the more involved or hemiplegic UE into Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) through using the UE in an active support role. The course will provide an opportunity to explore practical tips to engage the UE in active support during functional tasks in…
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Negligence or Forbearance? Waiting to treat sleep apnea as an outpatient Presented by: Dr. Vanessa Luks Tuesday May 7, 2019 Auditorium A from 1630 – 1730 Objectives: Learners will be able to: 1) Understand the association of harm with moderate to severe sleep apnea, 2) Understand the current evidence of benefit from CPAP, 3) Understand the challenges of in-hospital initiation of CPAP, 4) Discussion on how to manage sleep apnea at TBRHSC moving forward. For more information view attachment for…
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POSTER Presenters Patrice Lindsay, RN, PhD, Director of Systems Change and Stroke Program, Heart & Stroke Cindy Yip, Ph.D., PMP, Director Data, Knowledge Management and Heart Program, Heart & Stroke Other speakers to be announced. About this presentation The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides guidance for healthcare providers supporting people who have experienced heart conditions, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. The 2019 Heart and Stroke Report examines the connections between these conditions. Nurses have a unique first-hand experience of these…
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Back Works Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation is currently offering two NDT continuing education courses coming up in May and June: Managing the “Pusher”: An NDT Perspective on Managing the Individual with Contraversive Pushing Tendencies Post-Stroke - Saturday May 11, 2019 Registration Form For more information, please contact as at admin@backworks.ca Dianne Green Administrative Assistant Back Works Spinal & Sports Rehabilitation 99 Northfield Dr E Unit 102 Waterloo ON N2K 3P9 Phone - (519) 746-8172 Fax - (519) 746-8346
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