Events

Events

QI Innovations: Better Data, Better Decisions, Better Outcomes 

Tue, April 18, 2023
Virtual Conference

Hosted by Ontario health MH and addictions centre of excellence

Objectives

As Ontario Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence supports Ontario in building a comprehensive and connected mental health and addictions system, we will spotlight key initiatives we are working on. This time we feature an introduction to the Indigenous Mental Health Team that supports health equity work within the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence.
QI Innovations: Better Data, Better Decisions, Better Outcomes 

Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard Webinar

Thu, April 13, 2023
Virtual Webinar

Hosted by Ontario Health

Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard: 
This quality standard consists of seven quality statements highlighting key areas for improvement to prevent surgical site infections for people having surgery that requires an incision (a cut through the skin). The accompanying patient guide can help inform conversations between health care providers and people having surgery. 

New Horizons: Navigating towards the future of family medicine

Fri, March 31, 2023
Virtual Webinar - 4pm EST

Hosted by University of Toronto dfcm

Objectives
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kwame McKenzie, CEO of Wellesley Institute, on how family doctors and primary care providers can better link their work in education, research, and quality improvement to the social determinants of health, and how to partner with organizations that serve communities to be more socially accountable in their work.

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Will Canada’s HPV prevention plan be on track with WHO 2030 elimination targets?

Wed, March 29, 2023
Virtual Webinar

Hosted by HPV Global Action


Presenters:

  • Marc Steben MD, CCFM, FCFM 

Co-President, HPV Global Action
Chair, Canadian Network on HPV Prevention
Board Member, International Papillomavirus Society

  • Nancy Durand MD

Associate Professor, Dept ObGyn, University of Toronto
Dept Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Moderator:

  • Amélie McFadyen M.A. Sexology

Chief Executive Officer, HPV Global Action/VPH Action Globale

Autism and Mental Health Series presented by Disability Health Equity Research Network

Tue, March 28, 2023
Virtual Webinar

Hosted by Disability Health Equity Research Network

Objectives

"All teach – all learn”: Lessons learned about mental health and developmental disabilities during the pandemic
Presented by the Disability Health Equity Research Network, with guest speaker, Dr. Yona Lunsky, Director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre and the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities Program (H-CARDD) at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health.

Tuesday, March 28th  2:00-3:00 PM EDT

 

Together We Care 2023

Mon, March 27, 2023 - Wed, March 29, 2023
Toronto Congress Centre

Hosted by Ontario Long Term Care Association

Objectives

Together We Care is the largest and most comprehensive learning and networking experience for professionals in long-term care and retirement living. Featuring top-notch speakers and change-maker sessions that educate and inspire more than 1,200 delegates including site owners, senior managers and department heads from a cross-section of both Ontario’s long-term care and retirement communities sectors.

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Virtual Town Hall: Journey with depression: Experiences accessing treatment and services

Thu, March 23, 2023
Virtual Event

Hosted by ODPRN

Objectives

The ODPRN Citizens’ Panel recently launched an initiative to raise awareness and understanding of current drug policy issues experienced by the general public by providing a platform for meaningful conversation between citizens of Ontario.

This Town Hall on Thursday March 23, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:30pm EDT will focus on experiences accessing treatment and services for depression, such as:

Pharmacists' Expanded Scope - and What it Means for Appropriate Prescribing

Wed, March 22, 2023
Virtual Webinar

Hosted by Choose Wisely Toronto

Objectives

In several provinces, the scope of pharmacist prescribing has expanded, enabling them to assess and prescribe treatments for common syndromes. With other provinces and territories expected to adopt similar approaches, how do we support pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in promoting resource stewardship and appropriate prescribing practices?