Canada Health Infoway announced that the Government of Canada has invested $500 million in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Most of the new funds ($380 million) will be used to speed up the implementation of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, to enable physicians and nurse practitioners to securely access patient information including diagnostic images, blood […]Continue readingCanada invests $500 million in electronic health record systems
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Book now for Skirting the Edge national tour
Skirting the Edge is a collection of monologues exploring women’s mental landscapes. It is a personal exploration of how in times of extreme duress — such as a break-up, post-partum depression, or the loss of a loved one — any one person can feel as if they are “losing their mind.” The play was developed by […]Continue readingBook now for Skirting the Edge national tour
Call for submissions for QWQHC Summit
The Quality Worklife – Quality Healthcare Collaborative (QWQHC) is accepting submissions for its Fifth Annual Summit. “Integrating Perspectives: Healthy Work Environments, Healthy Outcomes, Healthy People” will be held on March 2-3, 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario. QWQHC is a coalition of 12 national healthcare organizations working together to create healthier workplaces and improve patient/client and system […]Continue readingCall for submissions for QWQHC Summit
Request for participation in national harm reduction conference
CAST Canada is seeking papers, abstracts, one-act plays, short films and other methods of participation for the Harm Reduction Canada conference, taking place in Ottawa on February 23-25, 2011. The organizers are seeking a balance of presenters from across sectors, including academics, researchers, drug users, families, students and youth, service users, frontline providers, thinkers, poets, […]Continue readingRequest for participation in national harm reduction conference
PHAC Canadian Diabetes Strategy call for proposals
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) invites eligible organizations to submit a proposal for funding under the Community-Based Programming Component of the Canadian Diabetes Strategy. PHAC is seeking proposals that support the agency’s objective to identify effective community-based models, programs, policies and public health interventions that contribute to the prevention and management of diabetes. […]Continue readingPHAC Canadian Diabetes Strategy call for proposals
Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (NZ)
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has launched a web-based resource to support the health and disability sector as it works to improve service delivery, implement innovation and increase productivity. Developed with the guidance of the sector, the Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre is designed to serve as a central repository of best practice, […]Continue readingHealth Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (NZ)
Update on LCO project on law and disabilities
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is set to release a consultation paper this fall that will reveal key issues and directions related to the law and disabilities identified through an extensive consultation process. When the paper is released the LCO will request participation from the disability community, government, experts and others for the development […]Continue readingUpdate on LCO project on law and disabilities
Ontario Directory of Women’s Health Researchers to be expanded
A directory of women’s health researchers in Ontario, including those in the area of mental health, is available. The current version of the directory is maintained by the University of Toronto but is being expanded through a collaboration of the Women’s College Research Institute and Echo, an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term […]Continue readingOntario Directory of Women’s Health Researchers to be expanded
Creating Together process update
Creating Together, a process designed to co-create a mental health and addictions research agenda for Ontario, has now completed all in-person and Ontario Telemedicine Network consultations. The consultations have generated a great deal of momentum in the Creating Together process, with approximately 280 diverse stakeholder participants providing their input to the draft research agenda. Participants […]Continue readingCreating Together process update
Subscribe to the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
The September edition of the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin announces the six organizations who will receive funding to run a healthy eating pilot program this fall. It also includes an interview with case manager Chris Hill about the Active Recovery approach used by CMHA Cochrane Timiskaming Branch, information about the new physical activity recommendations in Canada’s […]Continue readingSubscribe to the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin