International Overdose Awareness Day was initiated in 2001 by Sally J Finn at The Salvation Army in St Kilda, Melbourne. Since 2001, many community members as well as government and non-government organizations have held events to raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose. Since 2012, International Overdose Awareness Day has been coordinated by the not-for-profit Australian public health organization Penington Institute.
An eight-week learning opportunity for new General Practitioners in Oncology to strengthen their oncology skills and enhance cancer care in their communities.
PHSA PQI Alumni Presentation with Dr. Kaveh Shojania on Thursday, September 15th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm on "What are the right targets for healthcare improvement work in the context of the massive crises we face?"
Coming up is the next instalment of the Practice Knowledge Translation Educational Series. You can attend in person (Room 1500, St. Paul’s Hospital) or online via Zoom.
Co-hosted by Canada India Network Society and Physicians with Interest in South Asia. Supported by South Asian Health Inst Fraser Health.
The Healthy Climate Solutions Fair is a public exhibition that explores the health impacts of climate change, and celebrates energy solutions in Canada we can use today to transition to 100% clean energy.
Join us for a review of the updated BC Sepsis Network Adult Inpatient Sepsis Toolkit. Provincial Clinical Lead Dr David Sweet will discuss our updated recommendations based on publication of the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines last fall and BC expert consensus.
The PWN’s Fall 2022 Gathering aims to introduce the mandate of the network to its members, provide an opportunity for network members to connect, and feature physician speakers.
This gathering provides an opportunity for physicians to connect with the local First Nation community by experiencing an encounter in the longhouse, traditional meal, cultural protocols and teachings through an interactive experience.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 8 a.m. online.
The Leadership Conference is centered around professional and personal growth that has attracted over 1000+ attendees in that time span. The full-day conference aims to support post-secondary students, recent graduates and young professionals
Join Jennifer Llewellyn as she shares her perspective and experience researching and using a restorative approach. Following the presentation, there will be a conversation among a panel of subject matter experts, including Devin Harris, the Council’s chair and Mark Matthew, our new director of Indigenous health.
We invite you to an inspiring and informative Facility Engagement Knowledge Sharing event and dialogue session with your colleagues to discuss Cultural Safety & Humility activities happening around the province
This gathering provides an opportunity for physicians to connect with the local First Nation community by experiencing an encounter in the longhouse, traditional meal, cultural protocols and teachings through an interactive experience.
As internists and general internists responsible for delivering complex care to patients spanning the inpatient and ambulatory settings, issues of healthcare quality, patient safety, and stewardship of finite resources are core to our everyday practice. Throughout the meeting, participants will hear from internationally recognized researchers, educators, and clinicians through a diverse program that covers the most current topics and issues relevant to physicians in the field of General Internal Medicine.
