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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T090000
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SUMMARY:Resident Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:This award is for the best scholarly project by a resident enrolled in a palliative medicine residency program. \nMore details to come!
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/resident-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine":MAILTO:office@pallmed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
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UID:46969-1758099600-1758103200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Dignity\, Personhood and Intensive Caring: New Insights into Patient Suffering
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nDr. Jane Poulson Lecture: Dignity\, Personhood and Intensive Caring: New Insights into Patient Suffering\n\nJoin Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov in this upcoming session of the McGill Palliative Care National Grand Rounds Programme as he explores the complex interplay between dignity\, personhood\, and intensive caring in the context of patient suffering. \nDrawing on decades of pioneering research in palliative and end-of-life care\, Dr. Chochinov will present key empirical research in palliative and end-of-life care\, examine the role of human dignity in clinical settings\, and introduce the core principles of intensive caring\, offering practical guidance for improving care for patients facing serious illness. \nThis session is accredited and will be delivered in English\, with French closed captions available for online attendees via Zoom settings. \n\nJoin online: Live via Zoom\nAttend in person: Osler Amphitheatre\, Montreal General Hospital\, 1650 Av. Cedar\, Montréal\, QC H3H 1V6\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/dignity-personhood-and-intensive-caring-new-insights-into-patient-suffering/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T224201Z
UID:46243-1758153600-1758326399@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Manitoba Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Palliative Manitoba is now accepting abstracts! Abstracts submitted must fit the theme “Building Blocks for Palliative Care”. We are looking for presentations that focus on: delivery of a palliative care approach in various settings; what good palliative care looks like early in the illness trajectory; what good end-of-life care looks like when someone is actively dying; the role of specialists in palliative care; and palliative care misconceptions. \nCONFERENCE OBJECTIVES \n\nAdvance the knowledge and skills of individuals working in the field of palliative care\nAdvance the delivery of palliative care by advocating for increased awareness\, navigation of systems\, and utilization of available services\nProvide a networking opportunity for people interested in the field of palliative care\nProvide an opportunity for informal caregivers to learn more about palliative care
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-manitoba-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Canad Inns Polo Park\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 0K5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Palliative Manitoba":MAILTO:tpretula@palliativemanitoba.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250910T161624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T161744Z
UID:46954-1758196800-1758200400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Antipsychotic Use in LTC Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Many long-term care homes have rates of potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use well above Canada’s new 15% target. These rates are measured using CIHI’s quality indicator\, but understanding what counts as “potentially inappropriate\,” as well as the inclusion and exclusion criteria\, can be challenging. \nJoin the Appropriate Use Coalition on September 18 from 12-1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into your questions about inappropriate antipsychotic use. Experts will define the indicator\, why it matters\, and offer practical guidance on how homes can safely work toward the new target. \nSpeakers: \n\nJulie Weir\, Long-Term Care Clinician Co-Lead\, Choosing Wisely Canada\nNorma Hall\, Project Lead\, Specialized Care Development\, Canadian Institute for Health Information\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/antipsychotic-use-in-ltc-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Choosing Wisely Canada":MAILTO:info@choosingwiselycanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250910T165633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T165633Z
UID:46977-1758265200-1758279600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Dignity in Care - Online Training
DESCRIPTION:Designed to enhance the human side of healthcare\, this 3-day workshop focuses on the role and application of dignity in all aspects of clinical practice. The research\, assessment tools\, and clinical applications of dignity conserving care will be examined during Day 1\, while Day 2 and Day 3 provide a detailed look at the clinical application of Dignity Therapy. If you are looking to expand your ability to care for patients as people\, to reconnect with why you chose to work in healthcare in the first place\, or to broaden your community of like-minded clinicians\, this is the workshop for you. \nWorkshop dates are September 5th\, 12th and 19th . 0900 – 1300 CST \nOverall Learning Objectives Addressed:\nAt the end of this workshop\, participants should be able to: \n\nDefine\, describe\, and discuss the essential elements of personhood (medical expert\, FM expert)\nRecognize and utilize assessment tools pertaining to the provision and maintenance of dignity in clinical practice (collaborator\, communicator\, professional)\nIdentify\, practice\, and analyze the key elements of Dignity Therapy in practice (advocate\, leader)\nConceptualize ways to incorporate greater dignity conserving care in one’s own professional practice (scholar)\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/dignity-in-care-online-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Manitoba":MAILTO:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250903T002211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T002211Z
UID:46931-1758272400-1758276000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Palliative Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration across the health care system is at the heart of high-quality palliative care. This community of practice brings together clinicians\, allied health professionals\, and other health care professionals from across disciplines to deepen knowledge\, share experiences\, and strengthen team-based care. \n\nTake part in the upcoming session\, “Communication Access in Palliative Care\,” to learn more about interprofessional strategies to support patients and families with different communication needs. \nPresenters: \n\nBonnie Cooke\, Director of Audiology | Speech-Language & Audiology Canada\nJennifer Cameron-Turley\, Interim Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Health Assistants Speech-Language & Audiology Canada\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/interprofessional-palliative-care-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250512T203152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T203152Z
UID:46585-1758326400-1758412799@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Rural and MINI Remote Medicine Conference (MINI RR 2025)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/2nd-annual-rural-and-mini-remote-medicine-conference-mini-rr-2025/
LOCATION:Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Rural Physicians of Canada":MAILTO:info@srpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
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UID:46921-1758531600-1758535200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Expert Exchange Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Palliative Care in Rheumatic Diseases: Where does the end begin\, and why does it matter? \nPRESENTERS: \nDr. Adam Amlani\, MD\, FRCPC IM/Rheumatology\nDr. Alexandra Saltman\, B.A. (Hons) MD FRCPC \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nAdvocate for integrated Rheumatology and Palliative Care so as to improve outcomes in patients with advanced systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases\nDiscuss case examples of patients with advanced systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases\, and how these patients may benefit from Palliative Care involvement.\nReview the literature to date at the intersection between Palliative Care and Rheumatology and to brainstorm areas for future clinical\, research and teaching opportunities at the intersection of these two disciplines\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/expert-exchange-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine":MAILTO:office@pallmed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250910T163838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T163838Z
UID:46963-1758628800-1758633300@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Grief in Systematically Oppressed Communities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/grief-in-systematically-oppressed-communities-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250618T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T231422Z
UID:46736-1758672000-1758758399@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Hot Topics Webinar: Innovations for Surgical Treatments for Lung Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kazuhiro Yasufuku \nMore details to come soon!
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/hot-topics-webinar-innovations-for-surgical-treatments-for-lung-cancer/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine":MAILTO:office@pallmed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250715T033032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T033032Z
UID:46848-1758693600-1758715200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:SimKIDS Simulation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 SimKIDS Simulation Symposium\, with both in-person and virtual access available for broader participation. Gear up for a full day of keynote presentations\, applied sessions\, and cross-disciplinary exchange. Sign up today!
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/simkids-simulation-symposium/
LOCATION:SickKids Hospital\, 175 Elizabeth Street\, Patient Support Centre\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250902T232517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T232517Z
UID:46916-1758704400-1758708000@members.pallmed.ca
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:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250903T002506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T002506Z
UID:46933-1758708000-1758711600@members.pallmed.ca
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:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250903T003037Z
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250915T225410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T225410Z
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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:20260430T093533
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250625T221406Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260430T093533
CREATED:20250512T202812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202812Z
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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:20260430T093533
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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