May 2008
May 1 - 2, 2008
The 13th Annual Health Research Methods Course
Meaningful Collaborations – Leading To Meaningful Research and Evaluation
Calgary, AB
May 1 - 2, 2008
Western Canadian Sexual Health Conference
Conference Theme: Moving Upstream: Integrating Sexual Health Promotion With STI/HIV
Edmonton, Alberta
May 1 - 2, 2008
Women's Health Research Network Summer Institute
The goal of the workshop is bring together – for the very first time in Canada – scholars, health care providers, policy analysts, and advocates, to address the importance of intersectionality for analyzing and understanding women’s health issues.
Victoria, BC
May 2, 2008
Climate Change and Communities: Active Transportation
CHNET-Works!Fireside Chat
May 4 - 6, 2008
Alberta Research Ethics Community Consensus Initiative (ARECCI) Conference
Protecting People While Increasing Knowledge: Ethics in Health Research, Evaluation and Quality Improvement
Calgary, AB.
May 4 - 7, 2008
Community-University Exposition (CUexpo)
Community-University Partnerships: Connecting for Change
Victoria, BC
May 5 - 6, 2008
2008 Western Conference on Safety: Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Conference
Vancouver, BC
May 5 - 6, 2008
National Collaborative on Falls in Long-Term Care
Safer Healthcare Now! Campaign in partnership with the Intervention Lead the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, is pleased to announce a new Breakthrough Series Collaborative for Long-Term Care facilities across Canada!
Learning Session 1:
Montreal, QC
October 8 - 9, 2008
Learning Session 2:
Halifax, NS
February 9 - 10, 2009
Learning Session 3:
Toronto, ON
May 25 - 26, 2009
Closing Congress:
Edmonton, AB
May 6, 2008
Infant Crying and Shaken Baby Syndrome: The Evidence Base for Implementing the “PURPLE” Prevention Program
Teleconference - SMARTRISK Learning Series
The SMARTRISK Learning Series is delivered via teleconference and is available free of charge to participants across Ontario. For practitioners outside of Ontario, a $50 fee is charged per session.
May 6 - 8, 2008
Collaborative Leadership
A three-day retreat featuring David Chrislip and the Tamarack Team
Kitchener, Ontario
May 7, 2008
A bittersweet relationship: An overview of the impact of sugar consumption on health
University of Alberta School of Public Health Colloqium Series
Edmonton, AB.
May 7 - 8, 2008
Mental Health Mechanics…Tools for the Trade Conference
Medicine Hat, AB
May 7 - 9, 2008
2008 Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) Conference
St. John's, NL
May 8 - 9, 2008
Conversations on Community Based Research: Engaging communities with college faculty and students
Vancouver, BC
May 8, 2008
Healthy Living, Optimal Well-being
Andrew Weil, MD
The Integrative Health Institute at Mount Royal College presents Body of Knowledge, an important lecture series showcasing four leading physicians in holistic medicine.
Calgary, AB
May 9, 2008
Peanut Butter, Pearls & Politics - Women in Leadership
Red Deer, AB
May 9, 2008
Wellness and Holistic Health - Implications for Practice
Mount Royal College, Centre for Continuous Learning
Calgary, AB
May 8 - 10, 2008
2008 ICRH Young Investigator Forum
Montreal, Quebec
May 11 - 14, 2008
Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) Annual Conference: Sharing Heritages
Quebec, QC
May 11 - 14, 2008
From Epidemiology Toward Mental Health Planning
Saskatoon, SK
May 12 - 14, 2008
Canadian Society for the Investigation of Child Abuse Conference 2008
Joining Together: Changes and Challenges in Child Maltreatment
Calgary, AB
May 12 - 14, 2008
The Eighth Annual International Campbell Collaboration Colloquium:
Speaking Truth to Power: Evidence for Decisions in Education, Social Welfare, and Criminal Justice
Vancouver, British Columbia
May 13, 2008
The New Faces of Homelessness - A Public Health Challenge
Alberta Public Health Association 2008 Conference and AGM.
Calgary, AB.
May 13 - 16, 2008
International Sociological Association Conference on the Sociology of Health
Montréal, QC
May 14, 2008
How Early Childhood Exposure to Common Environmental Neurotoxins Affects Development
An Educational Series on: Child Health and the Built Environment.
How Our Choices Influence Child Health Outcomes
These sessions are being offered by Telehealth (Videoconference)
May 14, 2008
Community Based Water Safety Education
2007-2008 Alberta Injury Control Teleconference
Monthly teleconference held the second Wednesday of every month Teleconference time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST)
May 14, 2008
2008 Physical Activity Forum
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Big Picture Strategies
Calgary, AB
Register at http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=319
May 15, 2008
2008 Physical Activity Forum
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Big Picture Strategies
Edmonton, AB
Register at http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=319
May 15, 2008
Food Insecurity: Community Solutions - a success story from the region of Waterloo
CHNET-Works!Fireside Chat
May 15 - 17, 2008
The 9th National Conference on Collaborative Mental Health Care
Victoria, BC
May 16 - 26, 2008
Gold 08 Global Online Lactation Discussion
May 18 - 20, 2008
Integrating Evidence into Practice - Challenges for Lifelong Learning in Nursing
Bergen, Norway
May 20, 2008
Community-Based Interventions for the Promotion of Healthy Body Weights - 2008 Satellite Workshop
Calgary, AB.
This is a satellite Conference for the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2008 Annual Meeting being held in Banff.
May 20, 2008
SEARCHing for Knowledge in the Healthcare Community
Lethbridge, AB
CALLS FOR ABSTRACTS/PAPERS/RFPs Deadline: April 15, 2008
We invite abstracts related to health and healthcare but will consider all submissions of significance related to knowledge development and sharing in the health care community.
May 21, 2008
Best Practices for Using Pedometers for Measurement and Motivation - 2008 Workshop A
Banff, AB
This is a satellite Conference for the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2008 Annual Meeting being held in Banff.
May 21, 2008
ASRPWF Launches “Developing Physical Literacy”
Edmonton, AB
May 21, 2008
Item Response Theory Workshop: Overview of Concepts and Applications - 2008 Workshop B
Banff, AB, Canada
This is a satellite Conference for the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2008 Annual Meeting being held in Banff.
May 21 - 22, 2008
Envision Improvement: Integrative Thinking & Connectivity In Health Quality & Safety
Vancouver, BC
May 21 -24, 2008
Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Conference
Banff, AB
May 22, 2008
ASRPWF Launches “Developing Physical Literacy”
Calgary, AB
May 23, 2008
Breastfeeding Workshop 2008
“Welcome Baby Softly” “A Step to Breastfeeding success through skin-to-skin care”
Red Deer, AB
May 23, 2008
Developing Community-Based Research (CBR)Projects: The `How´
Edmonton, AB.
May 23, 2008
Emergency Preparation and Seniors: Mental Health Issues for Older Adults in Emergencies and Disasters
CHNET-Works! Fireside Chat
May 24 - 25, 2008
Positive Aging: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach for Health Professionals
Vancouver, BC
May 26, 2008
Built Environments that Encourage Active Forms of Transport: Work in Progress from the RESIDE study, Perth, Western Australia
University of Calgary Health and Society Seminar Series
Calgary, AB.
May 26 - 28, 2008
The 16th Annual David Berman Memorial Concurrent Disorders
Vancouver, British Columbia
This conference is designed to provide an interdisciplinary group of clinicians/delegates with advanced training in concurrent disorders, including in-depth exploration of integrated treatment.
May 26 - 28, 2008
Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) 2008 Conference
Conference
Theme: Bridging Silos
Gatineau, QC
The goal of the CAHSPR Conference is to bridge across the various silos that exist within our system and unite researchers, decision makers and policy makers in the common purpose of preparing for change in the priority areas of our healthcare system.
May 27 - 30, 2008
28th Annual Canadian Pain Society (CPS) Conference
Victoria, BC.
Starts May 28, 2008
IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) Web and Action program: Health Literacy -- New Methods for Patient Education and Self-Management Support
Web&ACTION Programs: Web&ACTION programs combine intensive expert-led web-based learning sessions followed by Action Periods during which participants apply their knowledge into real-time practice through detailed assignments.
May 28, 2008
The Paediatricians Role In Childhood Obesity Prevention & CCFN Update
Web-cast
May 28 - 30, 2008
2008 Canadian RAI Conference
Edmonton, Alberta
The focus on clinical assessment instruments across health sectors will provide a perfect opportunity to share and exchange ideas on care planning and data for quality improvement, policy development, planning and decision-making in the delivery of health services.
May 29, 2008
2nd Annual Child Health Injury Symposium
C.R.A.S.H. Critical Risk and Safe Habits
(in conjunction with the 8th Annual Trauma Symposium)
UA, Edmonton, AB
This education day will provide continuing education for urban and rural healthcare personnel who care for the injured pediatric patient.
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May 29, 2008
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health: A Kitchen Table Discussion About FASD and Aboriginal Peoples: What are the Knowledge Gaps?
CHNET-Works!Fireside Chat
May 29 - 30, 2008
Community Quality of Life Conference: From Indicators to Action
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont
May 29 - 30, 2008
2008 FOCUS Conference
An international conference on Researchers & Ethical Review: Problems, Solutions, Moving Forward
Charlotte, NC USA
May 31, 2008
Backyard Permaculture Workshop
Edmonton, AB
