SMH Medical Staff Association

Webinar Series: Elements of Indigenous Health and Healing
2022-11-10 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
The Joint Collaborative Committees invite you to join a virtual five-part series that will aim to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare. Please note that registration for each separate webinar is required for this province-wide event and although the sessions are connected, physicians do not need to attend all five.
Each webinar will be based on the four elements (circle/wheel process): balance, emotions, physicality/relationality, and intellect and will be hosted by Indigenous Culture Safety facilitator, Harley Eagle.
The first webinar, Setting the Tone and Building Trust, will be on:
Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm: REGISTER
The first webinar will include:

An overview of the purpose of these sessions and explanation of the circle/wheel process
What is Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility and why is there a focus on Indigenous Cultural Safety
Connecting Indigenous Cultural Safety and its learning journey/process to addressing larger systemic issues we face in society

For more information on key speakers, resources, sessional payments, and registration, go to collaborateonhealthbc/icswebinar.ca.
If you have any questions, please email jcc@doctorsofbc.ca.

Save the Date - November Wellness Forum
2022-11-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-11-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
Restoring Ourselves, Reconnecting with Others
Join us for the 2022 Annual Medical Staff Wellness Forum Hosted by Fraser Health Medical Staff Wellness Committee
Zoom Workshops 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 3rd
Tuesday, November 8th
Wednesday, November 16th

In-person at Meadow Gardens:

Thursday, November 24th

Join us for interactive discussions on Healing, Strength Through Vulnerability, How to Say No (With Joy). The live event on November 24th will be an opportunity to connect, share, and dine together.
More details to follow!
Download PDF invite here

Infectious Diseases Update 2022
2022-11-04 02:00 - 2022-11-05 09:30 | Virtual
This year’s very popular twenty fifth annual Infectious Diseases Update will be held virtually. Topics will include locally relevant infectious diseases as well as global medicine. This program was developed and planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance.
Accreditation Statement
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 12.00 Mainpro+ credits.
Register here:
https://web.cvent.com/event/c1634816-c847-453f-8539-63eb233b14bb/regProcessStep1

Medicine Rounds - Medical Oncology
2022-11-02 05:00 - 06:00 | UBC Lecture Theatre at Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Rounds will be held at the UBC lecture theatre at Surrey Memorial Hospital at SMH. They will also be broadcast to JPOC, and a zoom link will be provided for those who are unable to attend in person at either site.

November 2nd 2022 Medicine Round will be presented by the Medical Oncology department.

Investigator Training Program 2022
2022-11-02 02:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
The Quality Forum is our annual conference that brings together British Columbia’s health care community to share and discuss how to improve quality across the continuum of care. Quality Forum 2023 will be held on June 6 – 8 in Vancouver, BC.
More information to come!

UBC Division of Palliative Care CME Day 2022
2022-10-28 01:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The UBC Division of Palliative Care invites you to this year’s virtual CME Day, “Back to the Future: Essentials of Modern Palliative Medicine”, aiming to enhance your practice when caring for patients with palliative care needs. We have a multidisciplinary lineup of speakers presenting a wide range of topics, from evidence-based opioid conversions to the delivery of palliative care to First Nations communities in BC.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson, Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Maryland and author of “Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing”. Our topics have been curated to cater to physicians and allied health professionals of all backgrounds interested in the palliative approach to care. Join us for a thought-provoking and engaging virtual event where we will dive deep into modern essentials and uncover how we can better support our patients, our teams and ourselves.
Conference recording
Can’t join us live on Oct 28? All lectures will be recorded and available to watch on demand for up to 3 months after the event.

Medicine Rounds: Anemia – Interesting Cases
2022-10-26 05:30 - 06:30 | UBC Lecture Theatre at Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Topic: Anemia – Interesting Cases
Speaker: Dr. Gurtej Sandhu – GIM
Date: October 26, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:30 (please note change in time for this week)
Location: UBC Lecture Theatre– CCT SMH
Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 91198 379762
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Surrey Memorial Hospital Medical Rounds are accredited under section 1 of the Royal College MOC Program, participants may claim one credit per hour of attendance.

IPTN Conference 2022
2022-10-22 01:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition (IPTN) is hosting its 3rd virtual conference this fall focusing on the management of Type 1 Diabetes using nutrition therapy. This full day conference will feature leaders in the field discussing the following topics:

Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition
Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Resistance, and Adiposity
Nutrition and Lifestyle Clinical Trials
Addressing Behavioural Issues Related to Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes
Patient/Caregiver/Advocacy Organization perspectives in managing Type 1 Diabetes
Plus More!

The conference agenda can be viewed here, or downloaded in a PDF.
Register now!

Northwest Patient Safety Conference 2022
2022-10-18 02:00 - 2022-10-19 11:00 | Virtual
We’re excited to collaborate once again with the Washington Patient Safety Coalition and the Oregon Patient Safety Commission to present the 19th Annual Northwest Patient Safety Conference, a virtual event on October 18 and 19, 2022. This year’s theme is “Advancing Patient Safety in Today’s World.”
The Northwest Patient Safety Conference is the only event of its kind in the Western US, uniting healthcare professionals, providers, patients, families, and caregivers from all care settings for networking and engaging with industry thought leaders and others invested in improving the patient experience.
Attendee registration will open in July 2022 here.
Become a Sponsor
All sponsors will be recognized on the Washington Patient Safety Coalition website and marketing materials. In addition to those benefits, there are several packages that offer improved visibility and marketing options. As a sponsor you are helping to defray the cost of the conference to healthcare staff and provide free attendance to families, patients and students. Learn more.
Apply to be a Presenter
Presenter and poster applications are now open – complete either the online application or download and email the Word application. Learn more.

Medicine Rounds - Infectious Diseases
2022-10-17 05:00 - 06:00 | UBC Lecture Theatre at Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Rounds will be held at the UBC lecture theatre at Surrey Memorial Hospital at SMH. They will also be broadcast to JPOC, and a zoom link will be provided for those who are unable to attend in person at either site.

October 17th Medicine Round will be presented by the Infectious Diseases department.
Medicine Round Details

Date: Monday, October 17th
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Where: UBC Lecture Theatre CCT SMH
Zoom Link: Details below
Presenter: Dr Yazdan Mirzanejad

Zoom Information

Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 91770 392007

Medicine Rounds - Visiting Lecturer: Dr Martin Blaser
2022-10-14 05:00 - 06:30 | UBC Lecture Theatre at Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 1Z2, Canada
SMH Medicine Grand Rounds Visiting lecturer will take place on October 14th, 2022 from 12:00 – 13:30 at the UBC Lecture Theatre – Basement Critical Care Tower.

Speaker: Dr Martin J Blaser
Topic: Association between the human microbiome and state of illnesses – A paradigm shift in understanding these new relationships
Bio: Dr. Martin J. Blaser holds the Henry Rutgers Chair of the Human Microbiome at Rutgers University and serves as Director of the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine. Previously, he served as Chair of the Department of Medicine at New York University and division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre. A physician and microbiologist, Dr. Blaser has been studying the relationships we have with the human microbiome, the bacteria that live in us. Over the last 20 years, he has also been actively studying the relationship of the human microbiome with both health and important diseases including asthma, obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
Join by Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/ | Meeting ID: 96516 089777

First Nations Community & Longhouse Experiential Learning Session (Agassiz)
2022-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Sts’ailes Administration, 4690 Salish Way, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A1
The Joint Collaborative Committees are offering a Longhouse Experiential Learning for physicians to be held at Sts’ailes Administration in Agassiz on Oct 12 from 5 – 9pm.
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.

CSIM Annual Meeting 2022
2022-10-12 02:00 - 2022-10-15 10:00 | Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M7, Canada
October 12 – 15th 2022, Victoria BCAs 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.
GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Maintain competence on a wide variety of relevant topics in Internal Medicine and General Internal Medicine.
Discuss emergent topics, both published and un-published.
Establish a national network of general internist colleagues from both community and university settings.
Promote General Internal Medicine as a specialty to residents in training.

Register for the event here: https://csim.ca/conferences/csim-annual-meeting-2022/registration/

First Nations Community & Longhouse Experiential Learning Session (Langley)
2022-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Kwantlen First Nation, 23690 Gabriel Ln, Langely, British Columbia, V1M 2R4, Canada
The Joint Collaborative Committees are offering a Longhouse Experiential Learning for physicians to be held at Kwantlen First Nation on Oct 11 from 5 – 9pm.
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 space is limited to 30 participants, we are currently extending invitations to Division Physician Leads and MSA Presidents or their delegates. If your physicians are interested in attending, the link for registration can be accessed here: CLICK
Sessional’s and mileage will be covered by the JCCs. Unfortunately, we’re not able to reimburse for flights and/or accommodations.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tracy Elke at telke@doctorsofbc.ca

MSA Roundtable: Cultural Safety & Humility
2022-10-11 04:00 - 05:30 | Virtual
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 – including presentations by Haida Gwaii Hospital, Vancouver Physician Staff Association and Vancouver Coastal Health committee.
This is a unique opportunity to meet peers, and share learnings, challenges, and successes with other Medical Staff Associations who are funded by the FE Initiative.
Presentations will be peer lead and facilitated by the Facility Engagement Team at Doctors of BC. This session will be recorded and shared with attendees and their MSA executive/ working group members.
Please register by clicking here: Register Here
If you have any questions, please contact engagement@doctorsofbc.ca

Reimagining Our Healthcare System: A Restorative Approach
2022-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Hosted by First Nations Health Authority, Interior Health and UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing, this session will explore how a restorative approach to health care can transform systems and service delivery and create a shift in values and thinking, strengthening relationships between healthcare providers and the people and communities for whom they provide care.
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.
Register here
View the full event details here: https://bcpsqc.ca/event/reimagining-our-healthcare-system-a-restorative-approach/?utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Watch-Caring-Unmasked–New-BC-Quality-Awards-Deadline–Upcoming-Events

C3 Leadership Conference 2022
2022-09-24 04:00 - 10:00 | SFU Harbour Centre, 375 Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1B8, Canada
For 12 years, the Leadership Conference has been one of C3’s flagship events. 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 by providing the following resources:

career-focused workshops
networking opportunities
personal mentorship sessions
professional + interpersonal connections
inspirational keynote speeches and much more.

Our aim is to continue to foster leadership and growth opportunities for the next generation through key events such as the Leadership Conference.
Workshop 1: Navigating the Post-Pandemic Job Market
The COVID19 pandemic affected the way we think about jobs, careers, and our general well-being. It’s also changed our work environments and how we adapt to the ever changing job market. We’ve invited a panel of experts in recruitment and human resources to help navigate the implications of these changes and guidance on how to overcome these challenges.
Workshop 2A: Discover Your Personal Brand & Stand Out In a Competitive Job Market
New York Times bestselling author, Dan Schawbel, once said “Brand yourself for the career you want, not the job you have.” Most people have multiple jobs in their life and building your personal brand provides you with untapped opportunities to optimize your career. This workshop will discuss steps on building your own brand to help stand out in the job market through developing your talent, network, brand, and niche.
Workshop 2B: Making Cents of Money
School has taught us Finance courses but we have never been taught how to manage our OWN finances. As a new grad who landed your first job or as a young professional working for a few years, you may have struggled with how to budget, save, and invest your paycheque. Whether your financial goals are to pay off your student loans, or to save up for a home, wedding, or travel, understanding how to be money savvy will help you reach financial independence. This workshop will focus on how to optimize your finances and develop a better understanding of the tools, options, and opportunities available for you to “make cents of money.”
Workshop 3A: Women in Business & How to Reach Your Full Potential
Women in the job market and as entrepreneurs do not make as much money as men. For one, less than 3% of all Venture Capital funding goes to women. Our speaker, a serial entrepreneur who has built up and sold businesses, had her challenges as a female in the world of start-ups that are largely dominated by males. Our speaker will share her experience on how she had defied the odds and was able to stand out as a business leader. Join the workshop to learn more about how you can overcome obstacles as a woman in business and to reach your full potential.
Workshop 3B: Entrepreneurship: The State of Business
Have you ever considered being your own boss? This entrepreneurship panel includes business owners from traditional brick and mortar, to turnkey technology companies to shed light on the current state of entrepreneurship. The panel of speakers will share their insights from their own experiences in navigating the ups and downs, do’s and don’ts, and the never ending rollercoaster of “being your own boss.”

CPSBC 2022 Annual General Meeting
2022-09-23 01:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
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.
View the agenda, motions for resolution, audited financial statements and the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting on the event page.
Registration is required. Register here by Friday, September 16, 2022.

First Nations Community & Longhouse Experiential Learning Session (Nanaimo)
2022-09-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Snuneymuxw First Nation, 668 Centre St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4Z4
The Joint Collaborative Committees are offering a Longhouse Experiential Learning for physicians to be held at Snuneymuxw First Nation on Sept 22 from 5pm – 9pm.
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.

Physician Wellness Network Fall 2022 Gathering
2022-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Meeting
Friendly reminder that the Physician Wellness Network (PWN), hosted by the BC Physician Health Program (PHP), will hold their first event via Zoom on September 21, 2022 from 3:00-5:00pm.
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 who will share how they started physician wellness initiatives in their communities.
This event is open to PWN members only. If you would like to be a member of the PWN, please register here.
Members will receive Fall 2022 Gathering registration info upon network registration.
If you have any questions, please contact engagement@doctorsofbc.ca

BC Sepsis Network Webinar
2022-09-21 05:00 - 06:00 | Virtual
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.
Provincial Quality Lead Sybil Hoiss will review updated resources within the Toolkit that help guide sepsis quality improvement projects and templates for clinical practice. Time will be available for questions.

Healthy Climate Solutions Fair
2022-09-17 04:00 - 08:00 | Milton Wong Plaza, Milton Wong Plaza, Olympic Village, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 0B8, Canada
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.
Exhibits include:
Clean energy solutions like wind, water, and solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, with clean energy industry experts onsite to answer your questions

how to balance the energy grid
electrifying buildings
green and active transportation
reducing energy use and improving efficiency- working models of heat pumps, solar panels and more

Kids welcome! We’ll also have a kids’ art tent where your kids can create art about clean energy and a healthy planet.
We created this fair to spark community discussion about energy solutions and inspire hope that leads to real change.
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) is a national organization that works to better human health by protecting the planet through research, advocacy and engaging and collaborating with government, other organizations, and the public.
This Fair is taking place on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. We acknowledge that our advocacy is preceded by work that Indigenous peoples have been leading and continue to lead across Turtle Island.

Please share this event widely. If you are on Facebook, you can RSVP and invite others to join the August event here.

5th Annual South Asian Health Conference
2022-09-17 00:30 - 06:00 | UBC Auditorium Critical Care Tower Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 1Z2
Co-hosted by Canada India Network Society and Physicians with Interest in South Asia. Supported by South Asian Health Inst Fraser Health.
This Group Learning program has been reviewed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is awaiting final certification by the College’s British Columbia Chapter.
CO-CHAIRS:
Kapil Bhagirath MD, FRCPC , FACC, FASE Cardiology Surrey Memorial Hospital Surrey, BC
Arun Garg PhD, MD, FRCPCMedical Lead; South Asian health Institute SAHI
Dipekka Soni MD, FRCPC, ABIM Rheumatologist

Practice Knowledge Translation Educational Series
2022-09-16 04:30 - 05:30 | Zoom Meeting
Caring for People Who Use Substances and/or Have Substance Use Disorder(s)

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 (details below).
Presented by:
Naomi WattNurse Educator – Substance UseUrban Health, HIV & Substance Use Program
Elizabeth DoghertyClinical Nurse Specialist – Substance UseUrban Health, HIV & Substance Use Program
Learning objectives

Name several contextual factors related to the drug poisoning crisis and development of substance use disorder(s)
Describe approaches to engage people in conversations about their substance use/substance use disorder(s) and goals
Explain strategies to support people to get the medical care they need and participate in collaborative care planning

Zoom meeting information
Go to: https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on “Join a Meeting”Meeting ID: 93075 978977Passcode: [REDACTED]
NOTE: We will be using menti.com to launch interactive polls. The Menti code will be announced during the session.
Questions?
Contact: Aggie Black, Director, Health Services & Clinical Research and KT

PHSA PQI Alumni Network Presentation
2022-09-15 05:00 - 06:00 | Zoom Meeting
Please join us for a Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) presentation with Dr. Kaveh Shojania on Thursday, September 15th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
The PHSA PQI Alumni Network aims to build a community of PQI trained physicians who support leadership in fostering and spreading QI activities. This presentation is part of PQI Alumni Network initiative offered to individuals who are interested in learning more about QI. This event is being held as part of the virtual BC Cancer-Vancouver Radiation Therapy Program Academic Rounds.
Topic: What are the right targets for healthcare improvement work in the context of the massive crises we face?
Date and Time: Thursday, September 15th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm PST
Location: Virtual (Zoom) – link to be shared prior to the session
Dr. Shojania is the Vice Chair (Quality & Innovation) in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and was the Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Quality and Safety from 2011-2022.
Register by contacting PQI team at PQI@phsa.ca

GP in Oncology Education Program - Start Date
2022-09-12 01:00 - 05:00 | Virtual
An eight-week learning opportunity for new General Practitioners in Oncology to strengthen their oncology skills and enhance cancer care in their communities.
Mandate:
Completion of the GPO Education Program is a requirement for family physicians newly hired as GPOs in BC and the Yukon (both within community cancer clinics and at BC Cancer Centres). The program provides opportunity to gain the foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence to administer systemic therapy, and to provide supportive care to cancer patients and their families.
The program includes a two-week didactic introductory module, offered in February and September, followed by 30 days of flexibly scheduled clinical rotation at the BC Cancer Centre where the GPO’s patients are referred. During the clinical rotations, systemic therapy orders need to be co-signed by a medical oncologist or qualified GPO.
Background:
BC Cancer developed the GPO Education Program in 2004, with the support of the UBC’s Department of Family Practice Enhanced Skills Program, and with input from many family physicians and oncologists. Special thanks are also extended to BC Cancer physicians and members of the GPO Education Program Working Group who deliver the education and ensure the currency and value of the curriculum.
One hundred and sixteen family physicians from 33 communities have completed the program to date and are actively practising as General Practitioners in Oncology. (See GPO Map.) BC Cancer also trains GPOs and Nurse Practitioners for its various sites through this program.
Accreditation:
The Introductory Module is accredited as below.
The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This Introductory Module of this course has been reviewed and approved by the UBC CPD. This Group Learning course meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 63.75 Mainpro+ credits. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
Those who complete the 30 days of Clinical Rotation can claim 50 Self-Learning, Mainpro+ credits under the College of Family Physicians of Canada’s Clinical Traineeship/Preceptorship category. Additional credits can be claimed under the Other Non-certified Learning Activities category.
To Apply:
Click here for GPO Education Program Applicant Eligibility Criteria
Application submission for the fall intake of the GPO Education Program will open May 1. The two-week Introductory Module is normally offered at BC Cancer’s Vancouver Centre every February and September. The following 30 days of Clinical Rotation – a required part of the full program for GPOs – are organized individually to meet participants’ schedules.
Upcoming sessions in times of COVID-19:

Fall 2022 will be delivered virtually with morning lectures, September 12 – 23, and afternoon lectures, October 3 – 17.

To apply please complete and submit the application form according to your program plans:

2 Week Introductory Module Only Application Form
8 Week Community GPO Application Form
8 Week BC Cancer Centre GPO Application Form
2 Week Nurse Practitioner Application Form

Please submit your form with all required documents as one pdf file by email to dilraj.mahil@bccancer.bc.ca
Kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience.

International Overdose Awareness Day
2022-08-30 - 2022-08-31 | British Columbia
An Inspired Idea
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 organisations 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 organisation Penington Institute.
Penington Institute
Penington Institute connects lived experience and research to improve community safety in relation to drugs, including alcohol and pharmaceuticals.
We focus on promoting effective strategies, frontline workforce education and public awareness activities. Our work has a positive impact on people, health and law enforcement systems, the economy and society. An independent voice of reason on drug policy, we are a straight-talking ally for practical insights, information and evidence-based action for people in need.
Aims
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises, and stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy.
The campaign acknowledges the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose.
International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.
The goals of International Overdose Awareness Day are:

To provide an opportunity for people to publicly mourn loved ones in a safe environment, some for the first time without feeling guilt or shame.
To include the greatest number of people in International Overdose Awareness Day events, and encourage non-denominational involvement.
To give community members information about the issue of fatal and non-fatal overdose.
To send a strong message to current and former people who use drugs that they are valued.
To stimulate discussion about overdose prevention and drug policy.
To provide basic information on the range of support services that are available.
To prevent and reduce drug-related harm by supporting evidence-based policy and practice.
To inform people around the world about the risk of overdose.

www.overdoseday.com

TUFH 2022 Canada
2022-08-19 00:00 - 13:00 | AMS Nest at UBC, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
The Network: Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) is an international, intersectoral, and intergenerational organization that fosters equitable community-oriented health services, education and research, with the goal of improving health locally and globally. We convene innovative health care organizations, universities, community institutions, and thought leaders from all over the world.
Abstracts
The Network: Toward Unity For Health (TUFH) commits to drive communal interests by supporting local change agents toward the adoption and implementation of global policy recommendations. TUFH concentrates its efforts on practical tools and solutions that achieve action by local change networks. Attend our virtual and in-person Global Conference with our theme, Moving Forward Together: Unity for Health for All.

World Humanitarian Day
2022-08-18 - 2022-08-19 | British Columbia
#TheHumanRace
A global challenge for climate action in solidarity with the people who need it most
The climate emergency is wreaking havoc across the world at a scale that people on the front lines and in the humanitarian community cannot manage. Time is already running out for the world’s most vulnerable people — those who have contributed least to the global climate emergency yet are hit the hardest — and millions of others that are already losing their homes, their livelihoods, and their lives.
With most climate campaigns focused on slowing climate change and securing the planet’s future, World Humanitarian Day 2021, will highlight the immediate consequences of the climate emergency for the world’s most vulnerable people and ensure that their voices are heard, and their needs top the agenda at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November.
Therefore, everyone is invited to join #TheHumanRace, which is the global challenge for climate action in solidarity with people who need it the most; and to put the needs of climate-vulnerable people front and centre at the UN climate summit (COP26).
Stand in solidarity with the world’s most vulnerable people by using these hashtags in your social media activities #TheHumanRace #WorldHumanitarianDay
Background
This day was designated in memory of the 19 August 2003 bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 22 people, including the chief humanitarian in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly formalized the day as World Humanitarian Day (WHD).
Each year, WHD focuses on a theme, bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of aid workers.
This year, we highlight the immediate human cost of the climate crisis by pressuring world leaders to take meaningful climate action for the world’s most vulnerable people.
