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SUMMARY:Hot Topics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/hot-topics-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine":MAILTO:office@pallmed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
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SUMMARY:No Right Place to Die – A Palliative Approach to Serious Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:The North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network invites you to join their upcoming session exploring the importance of applying a palliative approach to serious mental illness. \nPresenters: \n\nJulie Leighton-Phelps\, RN\, BSCN\, CHPCN\, Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant\, North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network\nChantal Byrnes-Leadbeater\, RN BSCN AWCCP\, Clinical Educator\, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/no-right-place-to-die-a-palliative-approach-to-serious-mental-illness/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T003113Z
UID:46938-1758790800-1758794400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Community of Practice Series for Home Healthcare Professionals (in French)
DESCRIPTION:The Montreal Institute for Palliative Care invites you to the next session in their Community of Practice Series for Home Healthcare Professionals: “Invisible Suffering: Grief Among Healthcare Professionals Working in Palliative Care.” \nLed by Dr. Marie Solange Bernatchez\, Ph.D.\, this session will raise awareness among professionals working in palliative care about the repeated experiences of grief they are exposed to in their daily practice. The concepts of compassion fatigue and moral injury will be explored to better understand and acknowledge the impact of repetitive grief on health care providers. Reflective insights and practical strategies will be offered to foster emotional adaptation and support professional sustainability in palliative care
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/community-of-practice-series-for-home-healthcare-professionals-in-french-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Montreal Institute for Palliative Care":MAILTO:info@tdpcr.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T225233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T225233Z
UID:47008-1758805200-1758808800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Communities Together: Exploring Nav-CARE Volunteers and Community Connectors in Action
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nThe UBCO Nav-CARE team in collaboration with United Way BC\, are hosting an engaging conversation that explores two innovative community-based programs: Nav-CARE (a volunteer delivered initiative) and Community Connectors. The session will feature a discussion between leaders from both programs\, offering insights into their unique approaches\, shared goals\, and opportunities to work together to support people with declining health and increasing social needs.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/supporting-communities-together-exploring-nav-care-volunteers-and-community-connectors-in-action/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250910T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T163017Z
UID:46959-1758819600-1758823200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Reach Webinar: Indigenous Women's Determinants of Health & Illness in Medicine
DESCRIPTION:For this Indigenous Education Series\, Dr. Aldred will provide an overview of the topic of Indigenous women and the factors that help keep us well and the impacts of colonialism. She will weave her own story while sharing key findings and recommendations pertinent to the practice of medicine. \nPlease note\, this is not an accredited event. Free General Admission – Everyone is Welcome\nObjectives: \n\nIntroduce the topic and share my own experience as an Indigenous female patient and physician\nWhy this topic is important – Share key findings from reports related to Indigenous women.\nExplore recommendations on how we can begin to address disparities faced by Indigenous Women\n\nPresenter: \nDr. Terri Aldred (she/her) is Dakelh (Carrier) from the Tl’Azt’En Nation and a proud member of the Lysiloo (Frog) Clan. She is a family physician\, educator\, and advocate for Indigenous health equity. Dr. Aldred serves as Academic Lead at the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)\, Executive Medical Director of Primary Care at the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)\, and provides care to 12 northern BC communities through Carrier Sekani Family Services. \nA past recipient of multiple national awards\, including the RDoC Mikhael Award and U of A Alumni Horizon Award\, Dr. Aldred is passionate about advancing culturally safe care\, Indigenous leadership in medicine\, and systems change rooted in community and justice. She lives on Lheidli T’enneh territory (Prince George) with her husband and two children. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/rural-reach-webinar-indigenous-womens-determinants-of-health-illness-in-medicine/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Rural Physicians of Canada":MAILTO:info@srpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250924T171902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171902Z
UID:47039-1759309200-1759312800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Being Climate-Wise in Critical Care
DESCRIPTION:Critical care units provide lifesaving care working within resource-intensive environments. With the need for single-use supplies\, specialized equipment and medications\, how can we support environmentally sustainable solutions in these settings without compromising the complex demands of patient care? \nJoin Choosing Wisely Canada and the Canadian Medical Association for Climate Rounds on October 1 at 12 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss practical strategies and approaches for integrating climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Marko Balan\, Adult Intensivist\, Dalhousie University\, Choosing Wisely Canada Fellow\, Chair\, Continuing Professional Development Committee of the Canadian Critical Care Society\nDr. Srinivas Murthy\, Pediatric Intensive Care Physician\, Clinical Associate Professor\, Department of Pediatrics\, University of British Columbia\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/being-climate-wise-in-critical-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Choosing Wisely Canada":MAILTO:info@choosingwiselycanada.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250309T224445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T224445Z
UID:46245-1759363200-1759535999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:CERAH Conference - Aging Across the Life Cycle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/cerah-conference-aging-across-the-life-cycle/
LOCATION:The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre\, 555 Arthur St W\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7E 5R5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Lakehead University%3A Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T225410Z
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UID:47016-1759408200-1759411800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Essential Elements of a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the “Essential Elements of a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care\,” created by a collaborative group of experts in long-term care from all regional health authorities\, the BC Ministry of Health\, and leadership from affiliated care homes\, and published by the BC Centre for Palliative Care in January 2025. This event is a co-presentation of BCCPC and BC Care Providers\, and Della Roberts will be presenting on behalf of BCCPC. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-essential-elements-of-a-palliative-approach-in-long-term-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250618T231534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T231754Z
UID:46739-1759795200-1759881599@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Hot Topics Webinar: Palliative Care for patients who are poly-morbid
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Wong \nMore details to come!
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/hot-topics-webinar-palliative-care-for-patients-who-are-poly-morbid/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine":MAILTO:office@pallmed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T224240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T224240Z
UID:46999-1759838400-1759842000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Home Health – Emergency Response in Island Health
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nPart of the Climate\, Planetary Health & Palliative Care ECHO Series \nThe Emergency Response in Home Health at Island Health is aimed to more efficiently identify clients most at risk and enhance staff safety during any emergency situation. This process has improved the program’s ability to monitor staff and client safety while also raising awareness of heat-related illness and safety through discussions and informational brochures in preparation for emergencies \nPresenters: Saskia Wald\, Island Health and Elaine Heffe\, Island Health \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/home-health-emergency-response-in-island-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T233129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T233129Z
UID:47027-1760000400-1760004000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:PCAND Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/pcand-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine":MAILTO:office@pallmed.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250701T221155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T221155Z
UID:46832-1760140800-1760227199@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Worldwide Hosice Palliative Care Alliance":MAILTO:info@thewhpca.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250923T230733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230733Z
UID:47032-1760518800-1760522400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Unmuting Rural Voices: Towards Health Equity in Palliative Care - McGill Grand Rounds
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nInnovation and Inspiration from Palliative Care Leaders\nJoin us for Grand Rounds\nRegister here \nOverall Program Learning Objectives\n\nReview innovative approaches for the implementation of palliative care in different settings.\nAssess strategies to address the most important challenges in palliative care today.\nAppraise the latest research in the field of palliative care.\nMaria Bakitas\, DNSc\nFellow of Palliative Care Nursing\nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize how the triple threat of rurality\, age\, and race combine to create disparities in palliative care access.\nConsider community-informed approaches that can enhance rural palliative care access and acceptability.\nDiscuss strategies to implement culturally-based palliative care models.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/unmuting-rural-voices-towards-health-equity-in-palliative-care-mcgill-grand-rounds/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="McGill Council on Palliative Care":MAILTO:info.mcopc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T224837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T224837Z
UID:47006-1760529600-1760533200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Essential Conversations: Talking to Adults Who Have Challenges in Articulating their Wishes in Medical Care
DESCRIPTION:Advance care planning can be more complex with adults who have cognitive or communication differences. Understanding concepts of inclusion\, competency and a model of shared decision making can be helpful for the clinician in supporting care planning and medical directives that align with the individuals wishes. This talk also explores strategies employed in pediatrics where surrogate decision making and family voice can augment and support the patient in these essential conversation. \nSession objectives: \n\nReview the definition of serious illness and the zone of health that can guide advance care planning with seriously ill young adults with cognitive / communication impairments.\nDiscuss issues of inclusion\, competency\, shared-decision making\nDiscuss the serious illness conversation guide – pediatrics and application of this to this population\n\nPresenter: Camara van Breemen\, MN\, Nurse Practitioner (F)\, Director\, Community Care and Provincial Outreach\nNurse Practitioner Team Lead\nCanucks Place Children’s Hospice \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/essential-conversations-talking-to-adults-who-have-challenges-in-articulating-their-wishes-in-medical-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250902T233322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T233322Z
UID:46924-1760572800-1760831999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:12th Canadian Conference on Dementia 
DESCRIPTION:Email: conferences@uhn.ca \nWebsite: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/CCD2025 \nABOUT THE CONFERENCE: \nThe 12th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant\, cutting-edge developments in dementia research.  This year’s theme is across the dementia cognitive continuum: prevention\, precision medicine\, and practice implications. The keynotes\, plenaries\, parallel sessions\, and workshops will focus on multiple aspects of dementia diagnosis and management in the Canadian context\, with a focus on diversity and change in dementia care and research. Best practices and clinical pearls will be explored.  Don’t miss the opening reception and be sure to bring your dancing shoes and groove to the electrifying beats of the Rondel Roberts Band!
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/12th-canadian-conference-on-dementia/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre\, 136 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 0K6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="University Health Network":MAILTO:conferences@uhn.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250625T221406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T221406Z
UID:46792-1760659200-1760831999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Conference on Physician Health
DESCRIPTION:Trust is the foundation of a well-functioning health care system.     \nAt this year’s Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) we want to know how health leaders\, educators and learners – like you – are working to build that trust. \nJoin us in Vancouver or online from Oct. 17-18\, where we’ll discuss topics such as co-creating a health system where physicians feel supported\, strengthening patient-physician relationships and reimagining the culture of medicine. \nYou’ll get to hear from experts\, meet physicians and health leaders from across the country\, participate in experiential wellness sessions\, and much more. \nDon’t miss out. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/canadian-conference-on-physician-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Medical Association":MAILTO:https://www.cma.ca/about-us/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250805T164649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T164649Z
UID:46889-1760659200-1760831999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Living Systems - Fall Conference on Aging
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held in-person and online on Oct 17th and 18th\, 2025. \nThree guest speakers with expertise on ageing will be featured.  Click the link below for more information. \nThis conference will explore the universal process of human aging and what may contribute to greater resilience and adaptation. It will explore the science behind psychosocial\, physiological\, and relational dynamics in aging. Bowen family systems theory will add further insight into relational processes that differentiate between a challenge or an opportunity for the aging individual and family. \nMORE INFORMATION \nWho is this conference for?\nThis conference is ideal for anyone with personal or professional connections to aging individuals or those navigating this stage of life themselves. It may particularly interest professionals such as counsellors\, social workers\, nurses\, hospice and palliative care workers. Other professionals\, such as administrators\, long-term care providers\, doctors\, lawyers\, and financial advisors\, will also find it helpful.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/living-systems-fall-conference-on-aging/
LOCATION:University Golf Club\, 5185 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Living Systems Counselling":MAILTO:info@livingsystems.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250512T202812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202812Z
UID:46583-1760918400-1761004799@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: 36th Palliative Care Education & Research Conference 
DESCRIPTION:The conference theme “Mind the Gap: Improving Care” celebrates the many advances made in the field\, while recognizing that challenges remain that influence the effectiveness of palliative care\, including awareness and understanding\, accessibility\, cultural sensitivity\, and health system issues. Registration for the online conference opens in June 2025. \nSAVE THE DATE: Click here
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/mind-the-gap-36th-palliative-care-education-research-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T225957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T225957Z
UID:47018-1760949000-1760976000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: 36th Palliative Care Education & Research Conference 
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCovenant Houses conference theme “Mind the Gap: Improving Care” celebrates the many advances made in the field\, while recognizing that challenges remain that influence the effectiveness of palliative care\, including awareness and understanding\, accessibility\, cultural sensitivity\, and health system issues. Registration for the online conference opens in June 2025.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/mind-the-gap-36th-palliative-care-education-research-conference-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant Health":MAILTO:Palliative.Institute@covenanthealth.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T223848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T223848Z
UID:46992-1761048000-1761051600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Islanders Helping Islanders - Quadra's Rural Vision for Wrap-around Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nHow does a small rural community with limited medical resources and aging volunteers enhance supports for people with life-changing illness and their families? Join Quadra Island Compassionate Community’s project team to share approaches\, including educating the community to help themselves and each other to navigate the challenges of serious illness\, caregiving\, end-of-life and grieving \nPresenters: Maureen McDowell (Quadra Circle)\, Jude McCormick (Way To Go Group)\, Kathleen Monahan (Nav-CARE) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/islanders-helping-islanders-quadras-rural-vision-for-wrap-around-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20241113T042711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T234458Z
UID:46066-1761091200-1761436799@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:CHPCA National Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/chpca-national-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 101 Gordon Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R5J9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250808T234214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T234214Z
UID:46897-1761123600-1761152400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:CHPCA - Pre-conference Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/chpca-pre-conference-symposium/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 101 Gordon Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R5J9\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20251010T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T211744Z
UID:47071-1761235200-1761238800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Reach Webinar: Government Engagement 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/rural-reach-webinar-government-engagement-101/
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Rural Physicians of Canada":MAILTO:info@srpc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250924T173747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T173747Z
UID:47041-1761566400-1761570000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:What Matters: Elliciting Patient Healthcare Goals and the CMS Hospital Measure
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/what-matters-elliciting-patient-healthcare-goals-and-the-cms-hospital-measure/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20250915T224451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T224451Z
UID:47001-1761566400-1761570900@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement: A South Asian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis workshop explores the unique experiences of grief and bereavement within the South Asian community. Gain insights and be better equipped to support this diverse immigrant group\, with varied cultural practices and faiths\, in a culturally sensitive manner. Poster you can print and share linked here. *This session is scheduled for 75min* \nPresenters: Jas Cheema\, MA \n\nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-a-south-asian-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20251028T001213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T001213Z
UID:47099-1761642000-1761647400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:From Awareness to Action: Beyond Harm\, Toward Safer Care
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URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/from-awareness-to-action-beyond-harm-toward-safer-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Healthcare Excellence Canada":MAILTO:info@hec-esc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20251028T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T000149Z
UID:47086-1761728400-1761732000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Making Every Drop Count - Choosing Wisely
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChoosing Wisely Talks | Five Years of Using Blood Wisely\nUp to 30% of blood is transfused inappropriately in Canadian hospitals despite best evidence. In 2020\, Using Blood Wisely was launched to address this challenge\, setting national appropriateness benchmarks and supporting hospitals to improve transfusion practices. \nOn October 29 at 12 p.m. ET\, Choosing Wisely Talks will bring together hospitals and system leaders to discuss lessons learned from five years of Using Blood Wisely. Speakers will share effective interventions\, overcoming barriers\, and the broader improvements inspired by participating in the program. \nREGISTER
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/making-every-drop-count-choosing-wisely/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Choosing Wisely Canada":MAILTO:info@choosingwiselycanada.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20251028T015703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T020045Z
UID:47105-1761728400-1761732000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Taking multiple medications? 5 questions to ask
DESCRIPTION: (Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network) \nLearn essential questions to ask to ensure all your medications are still necessary and helping you! This webinar is organized by the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network\, in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada\, deprescribing.org and Canada’s Drug Agency. \nOctober 29\, 12-1 pm (ET) \nRegister to attend
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/webinar-taking-multiple-medications-5-questions-to-ask/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Medication Appropriateness & Deprescribing Network":MAILTO:https://www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/contact-us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20251028T015811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T015841Z
UID:47107-1761739200-1761742800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Global Perspective on Emerging Opportunities to Advance Patient Safety
DESCRIPTION: (Health Quality BC) \nJoin a conversation with four global leaders in patient safety to hear the latest evidence and what they each see as the pressing issues and opportunities facing global health care systems today. \nOctober 29\, 12-1 pm (PT) \nRegister to attend
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/webinar-a-global-perspective-on-emerging-opportunities-to-advance-patient-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Health Quality BC":MAILTO:info@healthqualitybc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251031T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251031T073000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072643
CREATED:20251028T020925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T020925Z
UID:47110-1761890400-1761895800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care for Persons with Dementia: WHO Tools for caregivers
DESCRIPTION:The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) invite you to join an online conversation marking the 2025 International Day of Care and Support 2025: \n“Palliative Care for Persons with Dementia: WHO Tools for caregivers“\n📅 Thursday\, October 30\, 2025\n🕖 1PM GMT\, 2pm CET\, 4pm EAT\, 8pm ICT. 9am EDT\, 8am CDT.\n⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes \nThis webinar is designed for clinical practitioners – particularly those working in the fields of palliative care and mental health; formal and informal caregivers\, nursing home administrators\, WHO country and regional offices\, media representatives\, and the public who wish to learn about evidence-based tools to support care for dementia patients with palliative care needs. \nAttendees will learn about \n\nThe global framework committing member states to provide palliative care for older persons\, including those with dementia\, to support advocacy with their governments.\nBest ways to use the tools developed by the WHO iSupport program for family caregivers of persons with dementia.\nThe Compassionate Communities movement\nHow family caregivers for persons with dementia can identify the palliative care needs of their loved ones.\n\nStrategies and personal reflections to support caregivers providing compassionate\, culturally appropriate\, and practical dementia care in countries of all resource levels will be presented. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-care-for-persons-with-dementia-who-tools-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Virtual
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