A new bilingual resource provides clinicians with information on responding to domestic violence. The online tutorial includes 17 scenarios that can be started, paused and resumed at any time. It was developed by a panel of experts – including physicians, nurses, social workers and researchers – at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital […]Continue readingResponding to domestic violence in clinical settings: online tutorial
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Bottom Line Conference
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division is hosting its annual Bottom Line Conference on February 29 and March 1, 2012. This year’s conference is called, “Practical Steps to a Psychologically Healthy Workplace” and will once again bring together business leaders, policy-makers, researchers and workers to improve mental health in BC workplaces. The promotion of […]Continue readingBottom Line Conference
Meetings have started for Health Accord
Health ministers from the provinces and territories met in Halifax recently to discuss the 2014 Health Accord. These preliminary meetings were aimed at striking a new health deal between Ottawa and the provinces, with an expected focus on the pressures of managing aging populations, obesity and chronic disease. Meetings are anticipated to continue in January […]Continue readingMeetings have started for Health Accord
Nominations for CCHL Quality of Life Award
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) has opened nominations for the Quality of Life Award (QOLA) 2012. The QOLA is given to individuals or a team who, through their desire, dedication and creativity, improve the lives of their patients, families and communities. Nomination forms are in two sections. If you would like to nominate […]Continue readingNominations for CCHL Quality of Life Award
NE LHIN focusing on chronic conditions
Chronic disease management and prevention are important components of good mental health. The North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) is addressing chronic conditions as a priority because people living in Northeast Ontario suffer from some of the highest rates of chronic disease in Ontario, and also have a higher percentage of people with […]Continue readingNE LHIN focusing on chronic conditions
CMHA Durham Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
CMHA Durham held an Open House on November 1, 2011 to showcase its new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, which is now accepting new clients and their families. The clinic has the capacity to serve approximately 1,600 Durham residents when it is fully operational. The clinic provides primary health care services to Durham residents who do not […]Continue readingCMHA Durham Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
Blog: Health as if everybody counted
The Population Health Improvement Research Network (PHRN) at the University of Ottawa, and CHNET-Works! have announced the launch of a new blog “Health as if everybody counted” that focuses on research and practice related to reducing health inequity. The blog is written by PHRN affiliate Ted Schrecker, with contributions from guest writers. Posts will provide […]Continue readingBlog: Health as if everybody counted
RFP for “Grounding Trauma” conference
CAST Canada (Come And Sit Together Canada) holds workshops and conferences on trauma and unresolved grief in addictions, homelessness, chronic unemployment, and mental illness for the public, corporate audiences and helping professionals. Their 2012 conference, “Grounding Trauma” will be held May 10 and 11 at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, Ontario. Requests for proposals have […]Continue readingRFP for “Grounding Trauma” conference
Provincial HSJCC Conference registration still open
Registration for the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Conference is still open. Titled, “Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Challenges and Opportunities,” this conference focuses on a range of themes related to criminal justice, mental health and addictions, and showcases accomplishments and changes taking placing in the human services and justice sectors. The […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC Conference registration still open
Opening the closet on aging
Senior Pride Network (SPN) is hosting their 6th conference on sexuality and aging. This year’s theme is “Opening the Closet on Aging”, focusing on the history of activism and advocacy in the older (50+) LGBT communities. The conference will be held on November 28 and 29, 2011 at The 519 Church Street Community Centre, in […]Continue readingOpening the closet on aging