News and Events
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A Holiday Message from the Health Sciences Director
As we wrap up another incredible year, our Health Sciences Director, Dr. Mike Ravenek, has shared some exciting insights and achievements in his Year End Report. On behalf of the entire Health Sciences team, we wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday season!
Health Sciences Preceptor Development Series
2025 Live Virtual Session Calendar
February 27, 2025 – RSVP – Working with a Struggling Learner
Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern
RSVP: https://forms.gle/1abh7KECjr1JwJUX7
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of the reasons why a learner may be struggling on placement
- Explore approaches to supporting struggling learners
- Discuss strategies for providing and receiving feedback
Self-Directed Preceptor Development Series (Complete at Your Own Pace)
Access our Self-Directed Modules in our Resources – Self-Directed Preceptor Development Series
Health Sciences Webinars
January 29, 2025 – An Active offer at the Heart of all Placements | L’offre active au cœur des activités de tous les placements
Date: January 29. 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Title: An Active Offer at the Heart of all Placements
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the importance of the active offer of French language service in the placement setting
2. Understand the cultural diversity within Francophone communities and its impact on service delivery
2. Understand how providing FLS enhances client satisfaction
3. Understand challenges and barriers one may face in offering French language services
4. Identify solutions and resources to support an active offer
Speakers:
Sylvie Sylvestre – Planning and Community Engagement Officer
Monique Rocheleau – Associate Executive Director
Titre: L’offre active au cœur des activités de tous les placements
Objectifs d’apprentissage:
1. Reconnaître l’importance de l’offre active de services en français dans le cadre des placements.
2. Comprendre la diversité culturelle au sein des communautés francophones et son impact sur la prestation des services.
2. Comprendre comment l’offre de services en français améliore la satisfaction des clients
3. Comprendre les défis et les obstacles auxquels on peut être confronté en offrant des services en français
4. Identifier les solutions et les ressources pour soutenir une offre active
Présenteurs:
Sylvie Sylvestre – Planning and Community Engagement Officer
Monique Rocheleau – Associate Executive Director
Previous Webinars
Access the archive of our earlier webinars in our Resources – Health Sciences Webinar Recordings
External Events
ECHO Rheumatology online program
Who can attend? All primary care providers (including doctors, nurses, allied health, pharmacists etc.) are invited to register.
When: All sessions are Fridays from 12-1:30pm EST.
To register: ECHO Rheumatology – Register Here
For more information, please visit Rheumatology – Project ECHO® at University Health Network
For additional questions, please connect with our Administrative Assistant (Andrea.Hong@uhn.ca) for assistance.
Northern Ontario Home and Community Care Network (NOHCCN) – 5th Annual Gathering
Where and When:
Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay. Tuesday January 21 to Thursday January 23, 2025
Who Should Attend:
The Gathering is FREE to attend and open to all who work in Home and Community Care Programs in Northern Ontario. Please share!
What To Expect:
“Resiliency and the Path Forward” will be providing attendees the opportunity to gain knowledge and learn from presentations that highlight innovative approaches in home care that lead to the success of moving beyond the pandemic. The Gathering will feature presentations on priority home care topics such as Lower Limb Preservation, Wound Care, End of Life Care, Traditional Medicines, and Mental Health of the Front-line Worker. The Gathering also strives to offer training options with a spotlight focus relevant for the community-based home care worker/professional. This space will also provide opportunities for attendees to connect and establish networks with various invited health care organizations and businesses in home care.
To register, please scan the QR code or click here.
Gathering Registration Closes: Thursday December 19, 2024
Please note: Travel and hotel arrangements are not covered by NOHCCN and are the responsibility of the registrant to arrange and cover.
Hotel Accommodations: 70 hotel rooms have been reserved at the Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre. The reservation cut-off date to reserve rooms at the discounted rate is Thursday December 19, 2024. A credit card is required for making the hotel reservation. If you do not have a credit card to make the hotel reservation and require support to do so, Happy Time can assist you with the booking. Please email Marianne of Podium Events & Consulting Inc. with your hotel reservation request and she will connect you with Happy Time.
NOHCCN Valhalla Hotel Room Booking Code: #1257595
If you have any questions about the Gathering, please do not hesitate to reach out to Marianne Bortolin, Podium Events & Consulting Inc. info@podium-events.com
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