COHNA–ACIIST

Anti-Indigenous Racism Knowledge Sharing Event 2025 - Virtual
2025-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
When: Sep 29, 2025 from 12:00 to 16:00 (ET)

The First Anti-Indigenous Racism Knowledge Sharing Event is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing anti-Indigenous racism within the health-care system. This virtual event will bring together health-care professionals, policy-makers and community leaders to share knowledge, experiences and strategies to create a more equitable and culturally safe health-care environment.
Registration is currently open to CNA members and the public. Please sign in or create a CNA account to register for this event. Once signed in, a Register button will appear with the event description.
Note: you will need to sign in or create a free CNA account, but CNA membership is not required.
Space is limited, so register early!
Read the full event details, including agenda and speakers

Alberta Recovery Summit - Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Event
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-25
Dear Indigenous Health, Occupational Health and and Healthcare Stakeholders
We are excited to announce that Early Bird Discount Registration is now open for Canada’s leading national 2.5 day mental health and addiction recovery conference!
Thousands of people will be descending upon Calgary Alberta to learn and engage in conversations about Alberta’s health system transforming to the Alberta Recovery Model, which adopts a recovery-oriented approach for addiction and mental health.
Event Details:

Date: September 23-25, 2025
Location: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre North and South Buildings.
Event: Alberta Recovery Summit – Bringing together people from across Canada to discuss critical issues, solutions, and strategies for mental health and addiction recovery and how the Alberta Recovery Model is leading the nation on solutions.

Since 2017, the Recovery Capital Conference has united over 11,000 attendees in support of a recovery-oriented approach to addiction.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Summit:

2.5 days of CEU Credits
Education sessions for Doctors, Counselors, and Occupational Health Practitioners
Hotel space sells out quickly – book early to secure your spot!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of this important system change that is taking form in almost every province, soon federally.
For more details and to register today with an early bird discount rate visit www.RecoveryCapitalConference.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Calgary for this transformative event.
Warm regards,
The Recovery Capital Conference Planning Committee

Organizational Mental Health & Wellness Supports - Webinar - June 18
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Three nursing organizations, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) and Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) have come together with Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada to address a major theme within the Nursing Retention Toolkit: Improving the working lives of nurses in Canada: Organizational Mental Health & Wellness Supports.
Please register via meeting link: https://cna-aiic-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkPSAlP1RDyjsSI1pvMz5Q
Join us for the first session hosted by CFMHN in our three-part webinar series, where we’ll provide an introductory overview of the Toolkits developed for organizational leaders to support you to thrive as a professional and achieve optimal mental health and wellness. This session will highlight the purpose, structure, and key features of evidence-based resources within a Toolkit(s), and how these tools can be effectively used in workplace settings along the continuum of care and across different sectors.
The first session is titled Proven Solutions to Enhance Nurse Wellness and will occur on June 18, 2025 (1300 to 1400 hours EDT). It will be hosted by CFMHN President, Don Leidl. Presenters will include Dr. Melissa Corrente, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD, Senior Research Associate, University of Ottawa on behalf of the Canadian Health Workforce Network (CHWN) and Kamlesh Tello, MSc, Manager, Prevention and Promotion Initiative from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC).
This session will set the stage for deeper dives in subsequent webinars on June 25, 2025 (1500 to 1600 hours EDT) hosted by CNA and September 2025 (date/timing TBD) hosted by CFNU and offer attendees the opportunity to engage with the teams behind the work. We look forward to seeing you there! CFMHN, CFNU, CNA, MHCC & CHWN!
For Nursing Retention Toolkit, go to link: nursing-retention-toolkit-improving-working-lives-nurses.pdf
For Psychological Health & Safety Tools, go to link: Home – Team Health and Safety
Valerie Grdisa, RN, PhD | inf. aut., Ph. D. (She/Her/Elle)
Chief Executive Officer
Directrice générale

CNA's Third National Summit on Racism in Nursing & Health Care - Virtual
2024-11-20 12:00 - 2024-11-21 16:00 (America/Toronto)
We are pleased to announce the Third National Summit on Racism in Nursing and Health Care will be held on November 20 & 21, 2024, 12-4 pm ET.

The summit, hosted by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), will be a pivotal gathering aimed at addressing systemic racism within the nursing profession and health-care sector. The first and second summits provided a meaningful and supportive environment for the facilitation of anti-racism dialogue amongst nurses and partners from diverse backgrounds.

Building on the previous two summits, this year’s summit promises to be an engaging event, fostering important dialogue on accountability and systemic change in various levels of nursing practice, education, and policy. The theme of the summit is Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.

Further details, including the agenda, speakers, and registration information, can be found on the CNA website. Registration is required. To make the most of this two-day event, we strongly encourage you to attend both days.

Register now for the Third National Summit on Racism in Nursing and Health.

Prevent burnout and reduce stress for your organization with this webinar
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Microsoft Teams
Occupational health nurses have many different challenges and opportunities when it comes to stress and burnout. But having the right strategies can help make a positive difference. On November 19, 2024, join COHNA-ACIIST and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health for a webinar to learn strategies to reduce stress and prevent burnout for your organization.
Led by Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Collaboration and Strategy at Workplace Strategies you’ll also have time to ask questions about the practical approaches for occupational health nurses to protect psychological health and safety at work.

$20 for this session will help COHNA-ACIIST continue its work for OHN’s nationally. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Register Now!

2024 AOHNA Conference
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-15 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre, 4404 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
November 14 & 15, 2024
Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre, 4404 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2, Canada

Introducing a new and exciting feature for this year’s Conference – the opportunity to choose your own conference stream!
Tailor your Conference experience by selecting the presentations you wish to attend. With this new format, you can customize your schedule to focus on the topics that are most relevant and valuable to you.
There will be two rooms with presentations taking place concurrently, offering a diverse range of topics and speakers. You will need to pre-register for the sessions you wish to attend, ensuring a seamless and efficient Conference experience for all.
We believe that these new options provide greater flexibility and customization to enhance your overall Conference experience.
We look forward to seeing you in Edmonton for what promises to be an engaging and insightful event!
Register Today

Webinar - Current Landscape of Healthcare-Associated Infections and AMR in Canadian Hospitals
2024-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for this engaging webinar where the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (CNISP) team at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will provide an overview of the CNISP program, emerging threats like Candida auris and carbapenamase-producing organisms and cover new initiatives such as the Simplified Dataset for capturing aggregate antimicrobial resistance data from non-CNISP hospitals.
CNISP is a collaboration between PHAC, AMMI Canada, and 106 sentinel hospitals. CNISP conducts prospective surveillance of HAIs and antimicrobial-resistant organisms (AROs) to support infection prevention and control. Alongside HAIs and AROs, CNISP tracks antimicrobial use, infection prevention practices, laboratory practices, and viral respiratory illnesses (including COVID-19).
To attend:

Register in advance: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TSo50ixcSgWIZ_vWStkfpQ
You will receive an email confirmation with a personalised link for you to join the webinar. Save that email until the day of the webinar. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require by emailing cdic.webinars-webinaires.lmti@phac-aspc.gc.ca. For ASL/LSQ interpretation, please send your request sent to us as soon as possible in advance of the webinar. Interpretation services are subject to interpreters’ availabilities. Closed captioning can be provided as an alternative support.
On the day of the webinar, click the link on the confirmation email to watch the webinar. It will take you to the zoom.us site. Click “join from your browser”. You will need internet connection to participate in Zoom webinars through the web-based interface. You may also join audio by phone for the English presentation. Please note: French interpretation is not available by phone at this time. To hear the French interpretation audio you will need to join Zoom via the web-based interface and select computer audio.

To participate in a webinar you will need access to a computer with an internet connection to watch the presentation.
Space is limited so to be sure you can access the webinar you must register in advance. Click the link provided on the invitation and then enter the required registration information. The link in the invitation is only for registrations – you cannot access the webinar on the day of the event by using this link.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email about how to access the webinar. Be sure to save this email until the day of the webinar. The email will contain a link so you can access the webinar online.
Here is how to join the webinar by phone (only applicable for English audio at this time):

Dial a Zoom number (provided in the confirmation email)
Enter the meeting ID – the nine (9), ten (10), or eleven (11) digit ID provided to you by the host, then the pound (#) key.
You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID. This only applies if you have joined on the computer or mobile device. Press # to skip.

If you have a problem during the webinar you can send a message to the host using the chat function on the screen.

AAOHN Webinar - Mental Health: Bi-polar Disorder in the Workplace
2024-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Join the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) for an insightful webinar led by Julianne Armijoju, FNP-C, MSN, RN, Ph.D. pre-candidate, as she delves into the complexities of bipolar disorder (BP) among registered nurses. Drawing from an extensive literature review, this session is tailored for occupational health nurses seeking to enhance their understanding of bipolar disorder and its implications in the healthcare setting. You’ll explore the signs, symptoms, and socioeconomic impacts of bipolar disorder on RNs and learn practical strategies for supporting both patients and colleagues affected by the condition. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and make a positive impact in your workplace.
Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace
Tuesday, September 10th | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: Julianne Armijo, FNP-C, MSN, RN, Ph.D. pre-candidate
While much is known about nurses with other mental health conditions, such as depression, PTSD and anxiety, virtually nothing is known about nurses with bipolar disorder. Bipolar spectrum disorders (BSDs) are serious psychiatric conditions correlated with high rates of suicide, substance misuse, hospitalization, and cardiometabolic diseases. Little is known about how BSDs affect American registered nurses (RNs) diagnosed with the condition. Occupational Health Nurses working with a general working population will gain knowledge and identify risk factors and socioeconomic impacts influencing American RNs diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder and gain a deeper understanding of the types and subtypes of bipolar disorder and how they may manifest in co-workers or their patient population.
Describe general bipolar disorder drug classes and how they affect patients.
Recognize the critical need for suicide risk assessment. Identify triggers that are unique to their work environment and patient population.
Comprehend how to foster education and advocacy for self, co-workers and patients and describe how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects workers with bipolar disorder.

Learning Outcome:
​​Participants will begin to grasp the challenges of being a nurse with bipolar disorder in the workplace. They will also understand some ways to support their co-workers with bipolar disorder. Additionally, learners’ understanding of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can be applied to patients to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis and proper care.
Members: $0
Nonmembers: $30 USD
Register Now

41st Annual OEMAC/CBOM Annual Scientific Conference
2024-09-08 - 2024-09-10
September 8-10, 2024
Please join OEMAC for their annual scientific conference which takes place every September. Experience in-depth educational and engaging content. View availalable sessions on the Agenda.
Registration is now open!
Hotel Rooms are available to book here!

Keeping Workers Well 2024 (Virtual)
2024-05-23 08:00 - 2024-05-24 17:00 UTC
Event: Keeping Workers Well 2024
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
When: Thursday, May 23 – “Knowledge Check” Virtual Workshops
Friday, May 24 – Dynamic Virtual Conference
Join us as we mark 53 years of exceptional continuing education for occupational health nurses and allied health and safety professionals. In 2024, we’re excited to present a diverse two-day virtual event focusing on timely industry topics.
Event Highlights

Neurodiversity in the Workplace
AI and Worker Health and Safety
Disability Management

NEW – Ideas Exchange: Conclude the conference at the engaging Ideas Exchange – an exclusive opportunity to continue conversations with speakers and colleagues on relevant topics.
Registration and Program Details: To view the complete Program and to Register
Have Questions?
Reach out to us via email at journal@oohna.on.ca or call us at 416-868-2398, ext. 203.

ICOH 2024: 18. International Conference on Occupational Healthcare
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-21
May 20-21, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada

The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives

The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
International Conference on Occupational Healthcare aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Occupational Healthcare. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Occupational Healthcare.
Call for Contributions
Prospective authors are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and e-posters. Also, high quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Occupational Healthcare are cordially invited for presentation at the conference. The conference solicits contributions of abstracts, papers and e-posters that address themes and topics of the conference, including figures, tables and references of novel research materials.
For more details visit their website.

21st Alberta Health & Safety Conference
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-02
Wednesday May 1 & Thursday May 2, 2024
Feltham Centre (CAT), NAIT
Edmonton, AB
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Join us at the 21st Alberta Health and Safety Conference in Edmonton as we #LeapIntoExcellence in workplace safety. Embrace innovation and engage employees to create a safer and healthier workplace.
EXHIBITORS

The Alberta Health & Safety Conference trade show – THE SAFETY HALL, provides exposure to innovative products, technologies, training agencies and associations. Looking for highly qualified, professional leads and maximum booth exposure? Check out our exhibitors page for more details.

ATTENDEES

Discover the latest in health and safety innovation and earn points toward various professional certifications. With high profile Keynote and Blockbuster speakers, and a diverse choice of session topics from broad-based to industry specific, there is something for everyone. Check out our attendee page for more details.

AOHNA Education Session - Waking Up to Fatigue Factors in the Workplace, Live Webinar
2024-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for this unique approach for fatigue management that focuses on engaging and connecting on the topic of fatigue through education and awareness building. This awareness, combined with fatigue related operational optimization, allows for a foundation to communicate on the issue of fatigue and to develop processes to better manage the issue.
Did you know…
• Fatigue is 4X more likely to cause worker impairment than drugs or alcohol
• A fatigued employee is 3X more likely to be involved in a workplace incident
• Fatigue is estimated to cause 20% of all vehicle fatalities
• Unmanaged fatigue contributes to diabetes, obesity and heart disease
• On average, fatigue is involved in 13% of all workplace incidents
It is true!
Yet this prevalent health and safety risk is still largely under-recognized in many workplaces. Even when fatigue is identified as a workplace hazard, many supervisors and employees are not aware of existing best practices and personal mitigation strategies available to help manage it.
Fatigue can directly impact business goals through poor decision making, absenteeism, reduced productivity, short and long-term benefit costs, as well as reduced employee retention resulting in increased on-boarding and training costs. Managing fatigue in the workplace, however, is not always an easy task.
Fatigue is an often intangible element related directly to human factors. As such, it requires a comprehensive approach that recognizes both operational factors and the need for worker education and engagement. In high-risk industries fatigue has been shown to be a significant contributor to workplace incidents. Best practices for enhancing fatigue management in your workplace begins with developing a common understanding of what fatigue is and how to manage it. True fatigue safety culture means that everyone in the workplace must work collaboratively toward comprehensive fatigue management.
By the end of this training everyone will better understand the risks fatigue creates and will be empowered with the practical strategies, tools and countermeasures needed to better manage fatigue at work and at home.
Key Speaking Points:
1. The Issue: How Fatigue Impacts Safety and Health
2. Understanding the Basics: Fatigue 101
3. Workplace Issues and Barriers to Managing Fatigue
4. How to Assess Fatigue Risks
5. Managing Fatigue – Strategies & Best Practices
Presenter: Susan Sawatzky, MA Ind. Psych., B. Ed, CRSP, HSA
Susan Sawatzky, MA Ind. Psych., B. Ed, CRSP, HSA, Cert. Psych. H&S Advisor, President of In-Scope Solutions, is a consultant specializing in the “People Part of Safety” specifically, focusing on Fatigue Risk Management, stress management, mental health and wellness, Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace, harassment prevention, and enhancing healthy workplace cultures. Susan has over a decade of experience in providing expertise in consulting, assisting clients in recognizing and assessing operational risks, creating comprehensive risk management strategies, and fully implementing strategic approaches by enhancing existing safety cultures. Her previous education background allows her to create high quality, engaging training for all attendees. Susan has worked with industry associations and several of the certifying partners to assist various industries in enhancing safety programs. She has worked with a wide range of industries including oil and gas, mining and resource extraction, nuclear, large utilities, manufacturing, transportation, construction and more. She previously managed the fatigue portfolio for the Canadian oil and gas industry.
Susan is an instructor with the University of New Brunswick, the University of Alberta, and the University of Calgary, instructing Fatigue Management, Management of Health and Safety Systems, Effective Workplace Training and Psychological Health and Safety, among other courses in their various OHS Programs. Susan is also an international speaker and keynote conference presenter. She has presented for over a hundred conferences and organizations with notable clients including the American Society of Safety Professionals, the Global Conference on Fatigue Management and NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
This is a live, interactive webinar that will NOT be recorded.
AOHNA Members: $50.00 + GST
Non-Members: $100.00 + GST
Pre-registration is required – Click here to register
Not for you? Share this email with anyone who may benefit from taking this course! Together, we can contribute to a safer and healthier workforce for all.

2024 ATLANTIC WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22
Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM
Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
The team at Safety Services Nova Scotia is happy to announce that we will be back at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, March 20 – 22, 2024 for the 2024 Atlantic Workplace Health & Safety Conference.
Since 1982, this conference has been bringing together workplace health and safety stakeholders. It is anticipated that 2024 will exceed all previous attendance records and include representation from employers, unions, government and academic leaders, support organizations and others who share a goal to ensure that the safety and physical and mental health of workers is an organizational priority. We look forward to seeing you in March for this important event. Check back to this site regularly for important program updates, call for papers and more.
For details and to register go to: https://atlanticworkplacesafety.ca/

Virtual: Watch February 28–29 ACIP meeting. Wide-ranging agenda includes discussion on 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.
2024-02-28 08:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00 UTC
CDC will convene a 2-day meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, February 28–29, starting at 8:00 a.m. (ET). ACIP will discuss influenza; chikungunya; COVID–19; polio; HPV; meningococcal; pneumococcal; RSV; diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; Hib; and hepatitis B vaccines.
No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described on the website.
The detailed agenda appears on the ACIP main page listed below.
Related Links

CDC: ACIP main page for access to webcast, agendas
CDC: ACIP: Meeting Information for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings

Career Conversations - BC Public Service Occupational Health Nurse Careers
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Current and prospective job seekers are invited to attend a special virtual Career Conversation on Feb 21 (noon to 1pm) and hear from current Occupational Health Nurses, ask questions about the role and strengthen your application.
Career Conversations are one-hour presentations focusing on connecting applicants with information on careers in the BC Public Service and enhancing application skills.
A career as an Occupational Health Nurse with the BC Public Service offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with the team can offer: Explore Careers with Workplace Health and Safety: Occupational Health Nurses – YouTube and Careers in Workplace Health and Safety (youtube.com).
The Eventbrite page is now live, and it is our hope that you would share this event with any interested future and current occupational health nursing professionals.
Registration is free and the event will be presented via MS Teams. Please see our Eventbrite page for more information and registration details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feb-21-2024-bc-public-service-occupational-health-nurse-careers-tickets-808453675707?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

WSIB's Research Day 2024, in partnership with WSBC - via Zoom
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join us on January 31 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PST) / 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) to take part in Research Day!
WSIB and WorkSafeBC’s Strategic Research teams have partnered to highlight and showcase two funded research project presentations each with a Q&A period.
The research projects featured are:

Dr. Margaret McKinnon – A randomized control trial of cognitive remediation in public safety personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Dr. Heather Cooke – Examining workplace incivility and bullying in long-term residential care

event is an opportunity to learn more about our respective current and upcoming research in the field of mental health, injury and illness prevention, occupational health and safety, return to work and recovery, and a chance to offer feedback on future research priorities.
Register to attend
Register now by clicking the button above. Feel free to forward this invite to others who might be interested in attending.
If you require any accommodation to participate in these events, please let us know

Webinar: Toward Quality Mental Health Care - Dismantling Structural Stigma
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Mental Health Commission of Canada
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 12-1:15 ET
Anyone with a need should have access to quality mental health care — no matter where they live or what circumstances they’re in. But how can health organizations prevent stigmatizing practices? And how can they dismantle structural stigma within their organizations?
Join the Mental Health Commission of Canada, HealthCareCAN, and health leaders for an insightful webinar on quality mental health care, with a focus on structural stigma. This session will delve into the concept of structural stigma as expert panel members offer practical strategies for effectively addressing this key aspect of the framework.
Register Today
This is an opportunity to learn innovative ways to prevent stigmatizing practices — including in health-care organizations — while fostering a more inclusive and equitable mental health-care environment.
This webinar is intended for health-care administrators, providers, and people with lived and living experience.
This webinar will be presented in English with simultaneous French interpretation.
Presentation slides will be available in both official languages. A recording will be posted on our website in the ensuing weeks.

Guest Speakers:

Bill Hill (Ro’nikonkatste), Co-CEO of Noojimo Health, Canada’s first all-Indigenous virtual mental health clinic
Jodi Younger, Vice-President, Patient Care and Quality at St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Samaria Nancy Cardinal, Patient Partner, Patients for Patient Safety Canada
Stephanie Knaak, Senior Research Consultant, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Facilitator:

Jonathan Mitchell, Vice-President, Research and Policy, HealthCareCAN

Visit their website to learn more about the Quality Mental Health Care Framework and structural stigma.

11th Canadian Conference on Dementia
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West, Toronto
Ontario M5H 2M9
(416) 361-1000
The 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research. The biennial conference is organized by the the Canadian Colloquium on Dementia and the University Health Network.
This year’s theme is Better and Earlier Detection of Dementia in a Changing Landscape. 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. Specifically, sessions will address screening, diagnostic confirmation, delivery of diagnoses, cultural aspects of dementia, approaches to screening, leveraging caregiver and care partner input, supporting and integrating primary care, health system issues in early detection, novel therapeutics, and the role of biomarkers. Best practices and clinical pearls will be explored, including the presentation of three new sets of Canadian guidelines.
Conference Objectives:
*Review a broad and culturally-informed approach to dementia diagnosis and management
*Explore the changing dementia landscape as it pertains to clinical care and research
*Discuss health care system issues relevant to incorporating novel diagnostics and therapeutics
To register go to: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/CCD2023/reg/landing

Turning the Tide: The Nursing Leadership Imperative for the Future of Healthcare - SAVE THE DATE
2023-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
On behalf of the Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership and CNA, they’d like to extend an invitation to join them for an intimate wine & cheese reception in Montreal on July 3rd. It will be an opportunity for leaders across the country in nursing management, practice, policy, education and research to reconnect and reenergize as we look to strengthen our collective voice.
Registration details to follow shortly.

ICN Congress 2023
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-05
In partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA):
Held every two years, the International Council of Nurses Congresses bring together the world’s nurses and related disciplines to share best practice, research and knowledge. The Congress provides a regular opportunity for nurses to build relationships and to disseminate nursing and health-related knowledge.
With the theme “Nurses together: a force for global health”, and in partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association, the ICN 2023 Congress will be a global hub of nursing and other health leaders, bringing together national nursing associations, global health leaders, expert speakers, clinicians, students and academics.
The International Council of Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association are delighted to invite you to attend the ICN Congress, 1-5 July 2023 in Montreal, Canada!
With the theme “Nurses together: a force for global health”, the ICN 2023 Congress will bring together the powerful force of the 28 million nurses worldwide! For four days, we will unite to learn, share and network in order to build a better future for the nursing workforce and our healthcare systems!
As the world’s largest international nursing event, the ICN Congress has proved itself as the global platform to gather and empower the global nursing community.
Following the success of the 2021 virtual Congress, this face-to-face event will unite nurses from around the world with renewed strength and energy to make a difference. We will look at how we can build on the lessons learned from the pandemic, from protecting nurses rights, ensuring decent working conditions, optimizing nurses’ scope of practice, and fair pay, to driving nursing leadership, respect for the profession, and a greater impact on health policies at all levels.
The event will also highlight the importance of unity, solidarity, collaboration and influence as we come together as a force for global health!
For more information, go to https://icncongress2023.org/

2023 AOHNA Conference
2023-06-16
The Alberta Occupational Health Nurses’ Association (AOHNA) is proud to announce that after three years, the 2023 AOHNA Conference will be taking place in Calgary on June 16, 2023! During the conference, delegates will attend educational presentations, participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and have long-awaited networking opportunities with their colleagues.
2023 represents exciting opportunities in Occupational Health nursing and our program has now been finalized….and WOW what an amazing line-up we have!! The day will kick off with a keynote presentation by Carol Ann Fried – Finding Your Joyspot: The Heart & Science of Happiness At Work, followed by a discussion on Effective Management of Workplace Chemical Exposure Injuries, and Evidence-Based Legal Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy before we break for lunch and hold our Annual General Meeting. In the afternoon, we will have an extra special presentation by Jodi-Ann Robinson-Perry on her Masters research Learning to become an occupational health nurse: what do we know? and we close out the afternoon with discussions on The Intersection between the Occupational Health Nurse and the Occupational Hygienist: Prevention and Control and The Movement Imperative: What the Latest Science Tells Us About the Crucial Relationship Between Movement and Health!
Please visit the Conference page on our website for more details on all of the amazing sessions that will be taking place! https://aohna.org/page/2023-Conference

Keeping Workers Well 2023 Hybrid Conference - Virtual (May 5), In-Person (May 12)
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-12 | The Conference Centre, The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, 5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga, Ontario, M5T 1P8, Canada
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
Keeping Workers Well 2023
Friday, May 5 – Virtual Conference
Friday, May 12 – In-Person Workshops
Celebrating 52 years of continuous education for occupational health nurses and allied health and safety professionals. 2023 offers a virtual one-day conference combined with a welcome return to in-person education on Friday, May 12, with workshops at the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation (5110 Creekbank Rd., Mississauga). Virtual event speakers include Dr. Jonathan Davids, Louise Ellis, Bonnie Carter, Dr. Andrea Furlan. In-person workshops: Infection Prevention and Control, How to Build a Business Case, Mental Health First Aid.
Program Details and Registration
Questions? Email journal@oohna.on.ca or call 416-868-2398, ext. 203.
****Allied health and safety professionals can attend at the OOHNA member rate with proof of membership in their association.

Second National Summit on Racism in Nursing and Health Care
2022-11-23 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Good afternoon,
The Canadian Academy of Nursing presents the Second National Summit on Racism in Nursing and Health Care, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, from 11:30 to 16:00 (ET).
Register now!
We are honoured to have Desmond Cole moderate a panel of nursing leaders from across the country.
To facilitate our action going forward, Cole will first engage our panelists in an in-depth discussion on what we’ve learned from recent research into racism, including its broader impacts on public health and health care. We’ll use this research to propose solutions and discuss next steps.
In the afternoon, we will showcase the work of nursing leaders and organizations actively moving towards an equity-based and anti-racist agenda. This will also be your opportunity to engage with attendees on the solutions that are needed to achieve results.

We hope you can join us. Please register now!
Note: All CNA members who want to develop their leadership and management skills are eligible to become members of the Canadian Academy of Nursing. We invite you to join the Academy to access its benefits.

11th World Nursing, Healthcare Management, and Patient Safety Conference
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-18
On behalf of the CME & CPD accredited 11th World Nursing, Healthcare Management, and Patient Safety Committee, it gives us great pleasure to announce 11NHPSUCG2022 i.e. World Nursing Conferences scheduled on November 15-18, 2022, Nursing Conference Venue: The Best Western, San Francisco, CA, USA. Our Gathering aims to bring all the Directors, Specialists, Professors, Doctors, Scientists, Academicians, Healthcare professionals, Nurses, Students, Researchers, Business Delegates, and Industrialists to share the knowledge, experience, challenges, innovations, and trends encountered in the field of Nursing, Healthcare and Patient Safety.
You can attend as a speaker/listener/poster. For more details go to: https://nursing.universeconferences.com/
To register, visit: http://nursing.universeconferences.com/registration/

Free AOHNA/CNPS Webinar - Legal Considerations in Your Unique Role as an OHN
2022-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
The AOHNA has arranged for a wonderful webinar presentation from the CNPS – Legal Considerations in Your Unique Role as an OHN that they will be co-hosting on October 13, 2022 starting at 12:00 noon mountain / 2:00 pm Eastern. This event is free to attend.
Description: Occupational health nurses (OHNs) work to deliver a variety of healthcare services in employment settings. An OHN has unique additional aspects to consider within their practice, including various applicable laws that relate to topics such as occupational health and safety, Human Rights, and privacy. This webinar will help nurses understand basic liability considerations as they relate to the OHN scope of practice and will also review some of the common questions CNPS has received from OHNs over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s the link for registration: https://aohna.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1676382

OEMAC/CBOM 39th Annual Scientific Conference
2022-09-11 - 2022-09-13
The Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association of Canada (OEMAC) and the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (CBOM) are excited to be back in person for the 39th Annual Scientific Conference. Attend the Conference in beautiful Victoria, BC from September 11-13, 2022 to learn, share, network and reconnect with the industry.
For information on hotel/travel, registration, agenda, speakers, sponsors & exhibitors, and additional event information, go to https://oemac.org/2022-annual-scientific-conference/.

Criminal Charges Against Nurses: What You Should Know and What You Can Do - A Free On-Demand Webinar (USA)
2022-07-18 - 2022-09-03
In February 2019, RaDonda Vaught, RN, was arrested on a criminal indictment and charged with reckless homicide and abuse of an impaired adult after mistakenly administering the wrong medication that killed an elderly patient in 2017. This spring, Nurse Vaught was found guilty and sentenced to three years supervised probation.
Nurses across the United States were shaken by these shocking events. Many are now worried that their mistakes can result in prosecution and possible imprisonment.
Register now to view the on-demand webinar!
Attendance is FREE for both ANA members and non-members.
Registration closes on September 3, 2022 at 1 pm.
A viewing link will be emailed to all registrants on or about July 18, 2022.
Topics to be addressed include:

How criminal charges for medical errors undermine patient safety
Just culture and support for the Second Victim
How professional organization have responded to medical errors
Examples of similar cases and the risk of cases being brought against nurses for medical errors in the future
Steps you can take to reduce your criminal liability
How to become involved in addressing the issue of criminalization of medical errors

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your fears and questions addressed!
Who should attend: All nurses in all practice settings
Additional information: Registration closes on September 3, 2022 at 1 pm ET. Register now to receive 24/7 access to this webinar. The recording will be available for viewing on or about July 18, 2022. A viewing link will be emailed to all registrants on or about July 18, 2022, so you may view the on demand webinar at your convenience.
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Keeping Workers Well 2022 - 51st Annual Conference (Virtual)
2022-06-03
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
When: Friday, June 3, 2022
Where: Virtual Conference
Celebrating 51 years of continuous education for occupational health nurses and allied health and safety professionals. Keynote speakers: Dr. Bill Howatt (The Cure for Loneliness), Mary Ann Baynton (Suicide Prevention), and opening keynote Barbara Bancroft.
Program and to register
Questions? Email journal@oohna.on.ca or call 905-219-0044, ext. 2626.
****Allied health and safety professionals can attend at the OOHNA member rate of $200.00 + HST with proof of membership in their association.

ICOH 2022: 16. International Conference on Occupational Healthcare - Digital
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-24
The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives

The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
International Conference on Occupational Healthcare aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Occupational Healthcare. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Occupational Healthcare.
Digital Program consists of the e-proceedings book which is available online-only and includes the conference communications (proceedings abstracts and papers). Registered participants can access the digitally available conference proceedings ( and certificates ) by visiting their profile pages.
