Media Releases
NOSM Hosts Partnership Opportunities in Research Gathering
On Thursday, November 6, 2008, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) concluded a three-day Partnership Opportunities in Research Gathering in Thunder Bay. Over one hundred participants from Aboriginal communities, NOSM, and health research organizations attended this unique event. The first forum of its kind in Canada, the Gathering included lively debate on a range of topics regarding research involving Aboriginal peoples and their communities. Many participants voiced frustration over historical research practices which have failed to provide benefits for Aboriginal people or communities. Lack of respect for or recognition ...
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Medical School to Host Community Education Session: “Stroke Prevention”
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting a Community Education Session that has been designed for people who have had a recent TIA or mild stroke and to assist in strategies to prevent a reoccurrence of this event and hence prevent a disabling stroke. Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST Location: NOSM East Campus NOSM West Campus Laurentian University, Sudbury Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Medical School Building ...
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Medical School to Host Community Education Session: “Care for the Caregiver – Alzheimer’s”
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting a Community Education Session that has been designed to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss caring for those with Alzheimer’s, learn how to access resources in their community, and learn about strategies to improve quality of life for the caregiver. Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST Location: NOSM East Campus NOSM West Campus Laurentian University, Sudbury Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ...
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