 |
||||
May 2008 World Asthma Day May 1 World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. Visit www.ginasthma.com for more information on World Asthma Day. North American Occupational Safety and Health Week May 4 - 10 The North American Occupational Safety and Health Week is a time to focus employers, employees, partners, and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. Please visit www.naosh.org for more information. National Hospice Palliative Care Week May 5 - 11 The National Hospice Palliative Care Week takes place from May 5-11, 2008. Click here for more information. Providence Day May 7 Providence Day is May 7th. PHC Conference on Spirituality May 8 - 9 Spirituality: The Invisible Ingredient in Health & Healing BMO Pacific Spirit Run 2008 May 10 (9 am) Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 10th and head to Pacific Spirit Park, UBC for the 19th annual Pacific Spirit Run. This year’s Pacific Spirit Run will be held on Saturday of the Mother’s Day weekend. Run the trails Saturday, then relax and enjoy Mother’s Day celebrations on Sunday! Pacific Spirit Run is Canada’s largest trail run. Join hundreds of runners and walkers and help raise funds for Tapestry Foundation for Health Care. All proceeds go towards important research and the development of care initiatives for individuals with dementia. Make it a family event by including your Mom, family, colleagues and friends. There’s a carnation for every female participant, great incentive prizes for fundraisers, post event snacks and a festive atmosphere for everyone! Early Bird Registration in effect until April 26th. Register online now at www.PacificSpiritRun.com. Got a question about the Run or interesting in volunteering at the event? Call the Run Hotline at 604.736.6107 for more information. Canada Health Day May 12 Canada Health Day recognizes the exciting new developments occurring in public health and public health care fields. Click here for more information.
"Trauma and Dizziness" May 21 (4:30 pm) The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society (BADD) invites you to a special program presented by Otolaryngologist Eytan A. David, MD, LMCC, FRCS(C) at St. Paul’s Hospital in the Hurlburt Auditorium. Dr. Eytan David is an Otolaryngologist with sub-specialized training in hearing, balance and facial nerve disorders. He has been published in international peer- reviewed journals and has been the recipient of the prestigious Triologic Society and Canadian Institute for Health Research awards. Considered an expert speaker on common and complicated causes of dizziness, vertigo, and laryngeal trauma and inhalation injuries, Dr. David practices in Vancouver and North Vancouver. He is also a member of the clinical faculty at the University of British Columbia and Lions Gate Hospital. For more information call BADD at (604) 878-8383 or visit the BADD website at National Sun Awareness Week May 26 - June 1 In celebration of National Sun Awareness Week, May 26 to June 1, the Canadian Cancer Society is working with the Canadian Dermatology Association to raise awareness of skin cancer and the importance of sun safety. Click here for more information. National Mental Health Week May 26 - June 1 Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association for more information at www.cmha.ca. Cystic Fibrosis Month Visit the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cysticfibrosis.ca for detailed information on Cystic Fibrosis Month. Foot Health Awareness Month Visit the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association website at www.podiatrycanada.org for more information. Hepatitis Awareness Month For more information, click here to visit the Health Canada website. Huntington's Disease Awareness Month Events are happening all across Canada to help increase awareness about Huntington disease and to help raise funds to fight against the disease. Click here to find events happening across the country on the Huntington Society of Canada website. Medic Alert Month May is Medic Alert Month. Visit www.medicalert.ca for more information. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month May is MS Awareness Month in Canada. Volunteers from all across Canada will help raise funds to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Please click here for more information. National Physiotherapy Month Visit the Canadian Physiotherapy Association website for more information. Speech and Hearing Awareness Month May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, a time for thousands of professionals involved with the treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders come together to participate in a public awareness campaign that encourages early detection and prevention of communication disorders and to also increase the public's sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals experiencing them. For more information, please click here. June 2008 National Cancer Survivors Day June 3 National Cancer Survivors Day is held every year on the first Sunday in June. Visit the National Cancer Survivors Day Home Page at www.ncsdf.org for more information. Wound Care Link Nurse Workshop A June 12 (8am - 4pm) This workshop is primarily designed for nurses from all clinical areas, including RN's, RPN's and LPN's, however, other disciplines are welcome to attend. Student nurses may attend, however they must have completed the wound care component of their curriculum as the course content assumes the participant has a basic level of knowledge and experience in wound care. This workshop will take place at the St. Paul's Hospital Conference Centre, Providence Level 1, New Lecture Theatre. Providence Health Care nurses: No charge - click here to register Nurses from other facilities: $50 fee payable at the door To register, please download and print the registration form and fax it in to Aara Morrison @ 604-806-8511. World Blood Donor Day June 14 World Blood Donor Day is the day to give thanks to the millions of people who give the precious gift of life. Visit www.wbdd.org for more information. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 Visit the Canadian Network for Elder Abuse at www.cnpea.ca for more information. ALS Awareness Month (Lou Gehrig's Disease) For detailed information on ALS Awareness Month visit the ALS Society of Canada at www.als.ca. National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Go to www.sbhac.ca for more information on National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. Seniors Month June is celebrated as Seniors' Month. It is a time for everyone to recognize the significant contributions of Canadian seniors, celebrate their achievements, and reflect on their continued participation in all aspects of life. For more information please click here. Stroke Awareness Month Visit the Health Canada site for more information on Stroke Awareness Month. August 2008 World Breastfeeding Week July 1 - 7 Visit the World Alliance for Breastfeeding at www.waba.org.my for more information on World Breastfeeding Week. September 2008 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day September 9 Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. Click here for more information. Wound Care Link Nurse Workshop B September 10 (8am - 4pm) This workshop is primarily designed for nurses from all clinical areas, including RN's, RPN's and LPN's, however, other disciplines are welcome to attend. Student nurses may attend, however they must have completed the Wound Care Workshop A. This workshop will take place at the St. Paul's Hospital Conference Centre, Providence Level 1, New Lecture Theatre. Providence Health Care nurses: No charge - register at https://ccrs.vch.ca. To register, click here to download and print the registration form and fax it in to Aara Morrison @ 604-806-8511. World Suicide Prevention Day September 10 For more information please click here to visit Health Canada. Prostate Cancer Awareness Week September 19-25 During Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, the Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging men to take control of their health and learn how they can reduce their risk for all types of cancer. For more information, click here. World Alzheimer's Day September 21 World Alzheimer's Day is on the 21st of September each year, and it is a day for Alzheimer associations worldwide to concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about dementia. Wound Care Link Nurse Workshop A September 26 This workshop is primarily designed for nurses from all clinical areas, including RN's, RPN's and LPN's, however, other disciplines are welcome to attend. Student nurses may attend, however they must have completed the wound care component of their curriculum as the course content assumes the participant has a basic level of knowledge and experience in wound care. This workshop will take place at the St. Paul's Hospital Conference Centre, Providence Level 1, New Lecture Theatre. Providence Health Care nurses: No charge - click here to register Nurses from other facilities: $50 fee payable at the door To register, please download and print the registration form and fax it in to Aara Morrison @ 604-806-8511. National Arthritis Month September is National Arthritis Month. Visit the Arthritis Society of Canada at www.arthritis.ca for more information. October 2008 International Day for Older Persons October 1 For more information, please click here. Mental Illness Awareness Week October 5 - 11 Mental Illness Awareness Week is coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, with support from all of its member organizations. For more information, visit www.miaw.ca. World Mental Health Day October 10 Visit the World Federation for Mental Health website for more information, please click here. Eye Health Month Visit the Canadian Association of Optometrists website at www.opto.ca for more information on Eye Health Month. Influenza Immunization Awareness Month October is Influenza Immunization Awareness Month. For more information on Influenza and Immunization, visit the Health Canada website. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. For more information visit Health Canada's website, click here. Celiac Awareness Month For more information on Celiac Awareness Month, visit www.csaceliacs.org. Lupus Awareness Month October is Lupus Awareness Month. For more information visit www.lupus.org. Occupational Therapy Month Visit the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists for more information at www.caot.ca Psoriasis Awareness Month Visit the Psoriasis Society of Cnada for more information at psoriasissociety.org Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month Each year Canadian babies die in unsafe sleep environments. Many believe this is because of lack of education. Visit the SIDS Canada website for more information at www.sidscanada.org. November 2008 Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month November is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. Visit www.ccfc.ca for more information. C.P.R. Awareness Month Every November the Heart and Stroke Foundation celebrates CPR Awareness Month. Each province celebrates by organizing different events. Please visit the Heart & Stroke Foundation website for more information. Diabetes Month Each November, Diabetes Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to remind Canadians of the seriousness of diabetes. Visit the Canadian Diabetes Society for more information at www.diabetes.ca. Osteoporosis Month Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Over 1.4 million Canadians suffer from osteoporosis. So every November, The Osteoporosis Society of Canada helps raise awareness in the community and among political decision-makers of the tremendous economic and patient health burdens associated with the disease as well as exploring various solutions to overcoming them. For more information, please visit www.osteoporosis.ca. December 2008
Tapestry Foundation’s Angel Campaign Be an Angel throughout the month of December by making a donation to the Angel Campaign. The Angel Campaign is the largest fundraising event of the year for Tapestry Foundation for Health Care. Watch for angels to be lit at each of the sites heralding news of the campaign. Angel Trees will be available at each site to display hundreds of angels – each bearing the name of a special donor. For further information about the Angel Campaign or how to make an Angel donation, click here or call us at 604.877.8335. December 1 World AIDS Day is on December 1st, marking the 20th annual World AIDS Day. It is a time to remember those who are living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS and those who have lost their lives to this disease. International Day of Disabled Persons December 3 The International Day of Disabled Persons is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the experience and capabilities of people with disabilities.For more information visit the UNA Canada website.
|
||||