This webinar will explore the structured approach to medication review to improve identification of fall risk increasing drugs (FRIDs) and the role of deprescribing to reduce fall risk. Medication management considerations of fall-related injuries will be discussed in a case-based format. Find out more and register.
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Medication Considerations for Fall Prevention and Fall-Related Injury
Event Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 12:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 12-1pmEvent description: -
Chatham-Kent Addictions Awareness Conference | Addictions and Antagonism: Accounting for Narcissism in the Treatment of Addiction
Event Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 09:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 9:00 am - 4:30 pmCost: $165-195 (plus Eventbrite fee)Event description:#Topics Include
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How to account for antagonistic personality styles when working with clients who are experiencing addiction
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An overview of antagonistic personality styles and best practices for working with these personality styles
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The impact of antagonistic personality styles and addiction on close relationships and family
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IPHCC Online Lunch 'n' Learn: Inuit Storytelling with Chris Church
Event Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 12:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 12-1 pmCost: FreeEvent description:The Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) is hosting a one hour lunch and learn webinar about Inuit Storytelling featuring Chris Church.
#About Chris
Chris Church is Inuvialuit and Gwich’in from Inuvik, Northwest Territories and now lives in Ontario. He is a professional athlete, has competed in many Artic Games events, and even beat the Canadian record in the One Foot High Kick with a height of 9’6. He had a role in the movie The Grizzlies and now uses his platform to inspire others. Chris is a Youth Coordinator in Ottawa, at the Tungasuvvingat Inuit Youth Drop-in Centre,
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Caring for persons on methadone in primary care: Toward safer, more inclusive care
Event Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 12:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 12:00-1:00 pmCost: FREEEvent description:In the setting of an escalating overdose crisis, efforts to help family physicians feel comfortable providing comprehensive care to patients prescribed methadone are urgently needed. This interactive virtual workshop will include case presentations and facilitated participant discussion.
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Adapting Environments for Sensory Loss
Event Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 - 13:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 1-4 pmCost: $50Event description:Shine a light on accessibility challenges:
Explore adaptations to create spaces that are functional, user friendly and inclusive for individuals with sensory loss.
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Health Promotion: The Future is Bright
Event Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 - 12:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 12-1 pmCost: FreeEvent description:#Overview
How can health promotion address the complex health problems of today and in the future?
Health Promotion Ontario (HPO) presents “Health Promotion - The Future is Bright”, a new webinar that will shine light on the value and relevance of health promotion in creating a robust and sustainable health system needed today. This webinar will focus on the “heart” of health promotion and the necessary practices to effectively prevent disease, promote wellness, and address inequities that lead to poor health outcomes.
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Developing Anti-Racist Approaches to Research and Analytics at ICES
Event Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 13:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 1 - 2 pmCost: FreeEvent description:Join research and KT leaders at ICES for an open discussion on how you can develop or learn about race and related data guidance.
This virtual session will introduce the Guidance Document and Framework for Anti-Racist Approaches at ICES to organizations and community members interested in developing or learning about incorporating race and related data into their research or work.
The webinar will highlight the key principles and committed actions, with a focus on health equity data integration and community data governance.
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Exercise and Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls
Event Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 12:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 12-1 pmCost: FreeEvent description:This webinar will review the current evidence and provide some clinical pearls of wisdom on how exercise can help to reduce the risk of falls. Dr. Ziebart specializes in working with people with osteoporosis, so specific guidelines will be shared on how exercise can help to reduce the risk of falls and fractures in the osteoporotic population. However, a broader perspective will also be discussed to make sure we reduce falls in all older adults. There will be time for questions so you can ask about how you can personalize your exercise programs and policies to reduce falls risk.
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11th Canadian Conference on Dementia
Event Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 12:00Event Type:Internal/External:Time: November 2-4Event description:#About the 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia
The 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research. The biennial conference is organized by the Canadian Colloquium on Dementia and the University Health Network. This year's theme is Better and Earlier Detection of Dementia in a Changing Landscape.
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Overcoming organizational challenges to advance equity
Event Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 12:00Event Type: Learning EventsInternal/External: Community EventTime: 12-1 pmCost: FreeEvent description:The National Collaborating Centre for the Determinants of Health is launching their fourth and final COVID-19 Conversation Series, Shifting worldviews: Stories about advancing equity and justice, in October 2023.
Story 2: Overcoming organizational challenges to advance equity
In this session, we will hear from organizations who have collaborated in Belleville, Ontario to create and sustain a drop-in centre. We will hear about insights from these partnerships and relationships, and ways in which these organizations have been able to overcome barriers like uncertainty, fear and risk aversion.