COHNA–ACIIST

Occupational Health and Safety Conference
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-28
The Occupational Health and Safety Conference will deliver comprehensive training and education whether it is in the workplace or behind the wheel.
It will provide a platform to reduce risks and injuries, helping to ensure that each and every Manitoban arrives home safely every night.
April 26-28, 2022
Winnipeg, MB
Visit event’s website
https://10times.com/canadas-premier-construction-safety-conference

The Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder - Webinar
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
The Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
With Dr. Christina Basedow, PhD, RCC, CSAT, CMAT
Vice President Western Canada and Executive Director, Edgewood Treatment Centre
There is a notable absence of studies demonstrating the effectiveness of inpatient treatment programs for addiction. Additionally, there is a lack of mental health considerations despite high rates of comorbidity in addicted populations. In 2012, it was reported that rates of substance use disorder were nearly twice the rate of mood disorders in Canada, with substance use affecting approximately 21% of the Canadian population at some point in their lifetime (Pearson et al. 2013). Join Dr. Christina Basedow as she guides us through her study of 708 patients at a private inpatient facility for addiction and mental health in British Columbia and ultimately discusses the Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Determine the effectiveness of treatment for substance use disorders
Explore current research indicators
Discuss the use of psychometrics to inform treatment options
Analyze results – symptom reduction, gender specific, etc.

Date: March 24, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, MDPAC, and CVRP.
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/4816473738588/WN_i1GWFZWSSLSkhlTNYxrbpw

Indigenous Communities, Healthcare and Trust with the Current System - Webinar
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
With Celina Sqwasulwut Williams
Spiritual Adviser and Communications, Ravenswood Consulting
A 2020 study published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health links discrimination in healthcare settings to disparities in healthcare access among Indigenous people living in urban centres, and pointed out that “critical gaps remain in our understanding of Indigenous health in Canada.” In short, neglect, abuse, lack of cultural understanding and/or discrimination from healthcare practitioners means the medical needs of some Indigenous people won’t be met. By referring to an anticolonial lens, we can review the current conditions of our healthcare system and consider how deconstructing social constructs with cultural consultations can positively impact both, Indigenous people and the healthcare system including the professionals who work within the system. Join Celina Sqwasulwut Williams as she leads a presentation pertaining to the current healthcare system and how it can improve on its diversity and inclusion measures, specifically for the Indigenous community.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore the current healthcare system and identify areas that need to be modernized
Define the role a healthcare provider plays in ensuring a safe and welcoming space
Introduction to implementing diverse and inclusive programming/treatment for the Indigenous community

Date: March 10, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, MDPAC, and CVRP.
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016461623558/WN_HPdr-UyDTEy5HA9JXy2cCg

Support Networks and Their Available Resources - Webinar
2022-02-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Support Networks and Their Available Resources
With Colette Currin
Counsellor and National Director of Business Development for Military, Veterans, and First Responders, EHN Canada

Many studies show that social support systems can help overcome denial and the potential for relapse that can hinder an individual’s successful treatment. Because of this, program leads often view friends and family as valuable members of the treatment team. As someone who is supporting an individual with their recovery journey, it is important to know what resources are made available to you and what may be the best course of action. Join Colette Currin on Thursday, February 24 as she provides her expertise on Support Networks and Their Available Resources. Colette will identify key resources that members of an individual’s support network can access and identify their key differences to act as a guide.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define the role support networks play in an individual’s recovery journey
Identify the importance and differences of available resources and groups
Introduction to local aftercare groups and programming available to support networks

Date: February 24, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, MDPAC, and CVRP.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/1016448693812/WN_WmlMsNM7RtinXW_NFlDlfg

Sex Love and Addiction - Webinar
2022-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Sex and Love Addiction
With Mike Quarress MA, CCAC, RCC, CSAT
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Edgewood Treatment Centre
Stigma makes it difficult to ask for help when struggling with compulsive sexual behaviour. Much controversy surrounds the idea of “sex addiction” or “love addiction.” People ask, “can one really be addicted to love or sex?” But, one of the fastest growing 12 Step fellowships is Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA). As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a clinician who works with individuals who have compulsive sexual behaviours, Mike Quarress will share his understanding of sex and love addiction. He will describe the etiology of the disorder, as well as assessment and treatment processes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define what love addiction is under the umbrella of sex addiction
Identify the impact these disorders can have on the individual as well as their support network
Introduction to local treatment programs

Date: February 10, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
For more information and to register, please visit: https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/5216431404941/WN_-sslhutqS86lMLQkfNF_Hw

Webinar - Mood Disorders and Habit Formation
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
With Ryan Slobodian, BA, MC, CCC, RCC, CSAT Candidate,
Registered Clinical Counsellor at Edgewood Treatment Centre
Just as bad habits can be harmful to your physical health, some bad habits can negatively affect your mental health. These habits can increase your risk of depression, for example, or cause you to feel more anxious or stressed out. January being a month in which many people attempt to take on new habits (often known as resolutions), it is timely to discuss productive ways to build healthy habits and to also repurpose the “shame” individuals feel from their bad habits. Join Ryan Slobodian as he leads an informative and educational presentation pertaining to his expertise with mood disorders and their impact on forming habits.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand how mood disorders and forming habits relate
Identify the impact the nervous system has on addiction
Introduction on how to create and maintain healthy and positive habits
Reflect on how to re-focus the “shame” often associated with bad habits to be productive

Date: January 27, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/5516424532885/WN_XEXrESsAQDunHs2ELHErgw

Treatment Options for Major Depressive Disorder - Webinar
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Treatment Options for Major Depressive Disorder
With Dr. Tim Ayas MD, FRCPC, CCFP, MPH, BSc, Psychiatrist at EHN Sandstone
Mental illness affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and cultures; however, systemic inequalities such as racism, poverty, homelessness, discrimination, colonial and gender-based violence, among others, can worsen mental health and symptoms of mental illness, especially if mental health supports are difficult to access. According to a Federal government study, Major Depression Disorder (MDD) affects approximately 5.4% of the Canadian population, and anxiety disorders affect 4.6% of the population. MDD, also referred to as clinical depression, is a significant medical condition that can affect many areas of your life. It impacts mood and behaviour as well as various physical functions, such as appetite and sleep. Join Dr. Tim Ayas, Psychiatrist at our Sandstone facility located in Calgary, as he leads an informative and educational presentation pertaining to his expertise with Major Depressive Disorder.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define and understand what Major Depressive Disorder is
Identify the impacts of Major Depressive Disorder on mood, behaviour and physical functions
Evidence based overview of treatment options for MDD
Introduction to local treatment programs

Date: January 13, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
For more information and to register, please visit: https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/8416408772035/WN_GbPsXZRCRBilKeQ-Hb02TA

Long COVID Management: The OHN Role
2021-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)
COVID-19 has negatively impacted many working adults. Some working adults that have contracted the disease continue to experience symptoms and present case management challenges for Occupational Health nurses and employers.
Occupational Health Nurses are case managing many patients in the workplace with symptoms of long COVID and not enough information or evidence-based practice is available. There is a gap as to how an OHN may support employees in management of their symptoms and the known impacts for the employer in the workplace.
This webinar explains what is known about COVID long-haulers, their associated conditions, treatment, and how OHNs can assist these employees, their families, and employers. The session will address the employer’s risk management role, along with the OHN’s risk management and risk communication roles. In essence, occupational health nursing is risk-management operationalized through disability case management.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this session, the learner will be able to:

Describe the signs and symptoms of long COVID
Explain medical and self-management for long COVID
Describe the OHN role in managing long COVID with employees

Registration:
AOHNA Members – $10.00 + GST
Non-Members – $20.00 + GST
For more information and to Register

Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses - 2021 Virtual Conference
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-22
SAVE THE DATE!
October 18-22 and October 25-29
The goal of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses is to advocate for equity and build an inclusive community of mental health nursing nationally.
As a Federation, looking out, we have recognized the structural and equity issues which COVID-19 has exposed for our clients and communities, and looking in, the toll on nurses, internal equity issues and the exclusion of mental health nursing curriculum in parts of the country.
During this conference, the CFMHN is opening space to listen and learn, to generate momentum and identify structural and educational strengths and barriers as they emerge from our dialogue, in order to create change. At the same time, we will offer parallel supports for nurses to process the impact of the losses and disruptions of the pandemic through targeted wellness activities.
For this reason, we have titled our conference Human Rights and Mental Health Nursing: Equity and Inclusion.
For more information visit https://www.cfmhn.ca/2021-conference/

Human Rights & COVID-19 Vaccine Policies in the Workplace - Webinar
2021-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Winnipeg)
Presented by:
Karen Sharma
A/Executive Director
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission
This session will provide an overview of how organizations respect human rights when developing and implementing mandatory vaccination policies or proof-of-vaccine requirements.
Karen Sharma, A/Executive Director of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, will provide an overview of The Human Rights Code, how it applies to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies and how organizations respect human rights while balancing the safety needs of their organizations.
Following the presentation, a 15-20 minute Q and A will offer participants an opportunity to discuss particular scenarios and ask questions related to this pressing and timely issue.
To register go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nTSqcZOYRbiUy1Hj702ddg

Recovery Day: Navigating a Life in Recovery - Webinar
2021-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
With Colette Currin
Counsellor and National Director of Business Development for Military, Veterans & First Responders, EHN Canada
And EHN Canada Alumni Panel
Codependency is an emotional condition in which individuals frequently ignore their own needs while constantly fulfilling the needs of others. Individuals who have experienced trauma, especially physical, sexual, or verbal abuse due to a loved one’s addiction or mental health conditions, are at high risk for developing codependency and control issues. In this first half of the webinar, Colette Currin, a qualified counsellor and the National Director of Business Development for Military, Veterans & First Responders at EHN Canada, will share her insight and expertise on setting healthy boundaries and building supportive relationships in recovery. Gain a deeper understanding of codependency and its impact on people’s mental health and addiction treatment journey.
In celebration of International Recovery Day, for the second half of the webinar, we are honoured to feature a panel of our alumni from a variety of programs across our EHN Canada network. They will be speaking to the treatment process, life after treatment, and the rollercoaster that is living in recovery. These panelists will provide insight to the real-life struggles of starting fresh and navigating a life in recovery.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore what codependency means and how it influences an individual’s treatment journey
Summarize the research landscape on codependency and future directions
Understanding that living in recovery is in fact a rollercoaster
The importance of creating a community while in treatment that goes far beyond the facility

Date: Sept 29, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 2-hours (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A, then by a 1-hour panel discussion with EHN Canada alumni)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar is eligible for 2.0 CEU/CPD credits (pending) recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)
HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association)
CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) BC & Yukon, Alberta, Nova Scotia

To register or for more information:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016322551631/WN_pTW_9rq1RqmzCP9t4cMT7w

XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
2021-09-19 - 2021-09-22
The XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is a global forum for advancing worker health protection taking place every three years in a different country. Global thought leaders and experts from the international occupational safety and health community will be coming together in September 2021 to discuss Prevention in the Connected Age: Global Solutions to Achieve Safe and Healthy Work for All.
Over the past seven decades the World Congress has marked important developments in the world of work and in prevention. The XXII World Congress will continue this tradition and bring you thought leadership, knowledge and experience that reflects the realities of prevention in today’s world of work.
The theme for the XXII World Congress reflects the fact that today, the world is highly connected. This connectivity has been enabled and accelerated through mechanisms such as global supply chains and technology allowing for the rapid exchange of data, knowledge, processes and practices that create challenges and opportunities for protecting the safety and health of workers. While this theme continues to be relevant, we are now faced with a public health crisis that is changing the shape of our lives, and our work: COVID-19. And as we all adapt to this new and evolving reality, our plans for the XXII World Congress must also adapt.
We first made the decision to postpone to September 19-22, 2021. Now, we are exploring virtual options that will enhance the Congress programming we will be offering in Toronto, and which will allow the World Congress to become an even more global event. We are also examining our outreach, marketing, and programming to make sure they are relevant, and timely.
For more information visit: https://www.safety2021canada.com/

Workplace Mental Health in the “New Normal” - Webinar
2021-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s special webinar event:
Workplace Mental Health in the “New Normal”
As organizations navigate through the unfamiliar territory of a “new normal”, where working-from-home and returning-to-office and all hybrid options in between are on the table, a key element continues to play a central role – mental health. More importantly, how has the mental health of employees and colleagues evolved over the course of this pandemic? How will that continue to change? And how can we best support mental health in the workplace? Join us for a special event featuring industry leaders who will discuss and explore these key questions, providing insight into how businesses can be optimizing their approach to mental health support in these changing times.
Program

Industry panel: Exploring trends in workplace mental health (55 min)

With Georgia Pomaki, CDMP – National Leader of Mental Health Specialists; Wellness, Disability & Life, Manulife
And Rosalie Croteau – Senior Consultant, Health and Productivity, HUB International
And Dave Phillips – Chief Mental Health Officer, TeksMed

– 5 to 10 min break –

Guest speaker: Implementing an effective workplace mental health program (55 min)

TBD – highlighting an exemplary organization that is leading the way in strong workplace mental health supports

– 5 to 10 min break –

EHN Canada leadership: Reshaping mental health and addiction treatment (55 min)

With Joe Manget, Chair and CEO of EHN Canada
And Catherine Rice, Senior Director of Business Development, EHN Canada

The discussion points for this special webinar event include:

Understanding the current trends in disability claims and extended health benefits management, particularly in relation to mental health and substance use
Exploring the factors that make for a successful workplace mental health program
Learning how mental health and addiction treatment supports comprehensive workplace solutions
Discussing how EHN Canada is shaping the future of treatment with evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and online programs

Date: Sept 16, 2021
Time: 12pm – 3pm EST (9am – 12pm PST)
Duration: 3 hours including short breaks and opportunities for Q&A
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar is eligible for 3.0 CEU/CPD credits (pending) recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)
HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association)
CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) BC & Yukon, Alberta, Nova Scotia

To register or for more information:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016305307084/WN_7jASJf2nSzWTAnB4pY54yA

Disclosure of Moral Injury - Webinar
2021-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Disclosure of Moral Injury
With Dr. Anthony Nazarov, PhD, PMP
Associate Scientific Director, MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre
Allied Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute
Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Western University
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
Moral injury results from a single or repeated transgressions of an individual’s deeply held moral beliefs and expectations. This can be due to actions that a person performs, witnesses, or fails to prevent, often in connection with one’s professional duty. The consequence for this conflict in moral standards is lasting psychological, social, and spiritual harm. In this webinar, Dr. Anthony Nazarov, a Clinical Neuroscientist and Allied Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute and the MacDonald Franklin Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Research Centre, will share his insight and expertise on this topic. Gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and its impact on mental health, and explore current research into help-seeking behaviours as well as treatment and prevention strategies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore the current understanding of moral injury
Summarize the research landscape on moral injury and its impact on mental health
Identify gaps in theory, treatment, and prevention
Future directions

Date: Sept 2, 2021 – 12pm EST, 9am PST
Duration: 45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A discussion
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU/CPD credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/7516295111284/WN_G7ZyMRMbQLKd3ydQrYrZXw

Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Indigenous Communities - Webinar
2021-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Indigenous Communities

With Elizabeth Montgomery, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist (Ont.)
Clinical Lead, Concurrent Disorder and Mood & Anxiety Programs, Bellwood Health Services
And Lauren Melzack, MSc, CCAC, CCCS
Deputy Clinical Director, Edgewood Treatment Centre
And TBD special guest panelist
On August 5, 2021, EHN Canada is proud to host a panel discussion for Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Indigenous Communities. With recent news regarding residential schools, it has opened old wounds or revealed entirely new ones, as Indigenous communities continue to struggle with the effects of generational trauma and longstanding barriers to resources. It has made us consider our role in the recovery process, including in mental health and addiction. As an organization that respectfully acknowledges the traditional territories we occupy, and also cares for those who are of Indigenous background, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and recognition of providing culturally competent treatment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Recognizing that Indigenous communities experience a heightened level of both mental health and substance abuse issues
Understanding the necessity for inclusive and diverse mental health and addictions treatment
What is involved in developing inclusive and diverse programming
How and where to seek help

Date: August 5, 2021 – 12pm EST, 9am PST
Duration: 45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A discussion
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU/CPD credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)
HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association)
CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) – BC & Yukon, Alberta, Nova Scotia

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/5916275239386/WN_PlhZy7yqQGuJhL0kELfPag

Webinar - Managing Acute Opioid Withdrawal
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Managing Acute Opioid Withdrawal
With Dr. Speranza Dolgetta, MD, PhD, CCFP, Medical Director, Bellwood Health Services
Drug overdoses have claimed the lives of more than 20,000 Canadians since 2016 (The Globe and Mail). As a network of facilities specializing in the treatment of substance use disorders, trauma, and mental illness, we have seen the toll that the opioid crisis has taken and continues to take on the patients we see coming through our doors. The problem has only been compounded by the challenges people have faced throughout this pandemic. Join us for an insightful webinar on opioid withdrawal and treatment approaches with Dr. Speranza Dolgetta, Medical Director of Bellwood Health Services, who is on the front lines with medical and clinical staff every day.
The learning points in this webinar include:

Assessing the signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal
Approaches to detox and medication-assisted management
Minimizing the risks of opioid overdose

Date: July 22, 2021 – 12pm EST, 9am PST
Duration: 45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A discussion
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/6116262350913/WN_L9UMYvTCS9ST2MmKFlNKmg

Webinar - Supporting Health Care Workers: Minding your Mental Health
2021-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
EHN Canada invites you for their next educational webinar:
Supporting Healthcare Workers:
Minding Your Mental Health

With Sandeep Marwaha, MSc. OT, OT Reg. (Ont.), Bellwood Health Services
And Jennifer Maddan, Registered Psychotherapist, Gateway Recovery Centre
And Ian Rabb, Regional Director of Business Development, EHN Canada
2-Hour Program:

Mental Illness and Addiction in the Healthcare Profession: Navigating with Resilience (40 min)
Suicide Prevention for Healthcare Workers (40 min)
Effective Treatment Options (40 min)

The discussion points in this webinar include:

Understanding the problem of mental illness and substance use among healthcare professionals, particularly in the context of COVID-19
Finding and building resilience
Being mindful of suicide risk in the self and colleagues, and raising awareness of prevention strategies
Exploring available treatment options, from outpatient and online programs to inpatient treatment

Webinar Info:
Date: Thursday July 15th
Time: Noon – 2:00pm EST (9-11am PST)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 2.0 CEU credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/7016256033574/WN_FajtnzfDScWpl7NNphfsHA

Webinar - Medical Management of Eating Disorders
2021-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for our next educational webinar:

Medical Management of Eating Disorders

With Dr. Kalam Sutandar, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Consultant Psychiatrist, Bellwood Health Services
And Dr. Lynda Molleken MD, FRCPC, Consultant Psychiatrist, Bellwood Health Services
Eating Disorders are deadly. According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), these disorders have “the second highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, second to opioid addiction.” Cardiac disease and suicide are the leading causes of death. Moreover, these are illnesses that do not discriminate. People of age, ethnicity, gender, size, or background can be struggling with Eating Disorders. In the midst of a global pandemic, patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are suffering more than ever, with limited access to services that just aren’t enough to effectively treat these highly complex problems.
Join us for a deeper dive into the medical management of eating disorders with Dr. Kalam Sutandar and Dr. Lynda Molleken, both consultant psychiatrists in the Eating Disorders Program exclusively at Bellwood Health Services. Gain a better understanding of the principles of treatment for eating disorders as well as concurrent substance use, and the importance of a sound medical approach.
The discussion points in this webinar include:

Features of anorexia and bulimia nervosa, including comorbidities, prevalence and prognosis
Components of the physical assessment of patients with eating disorders
Overview of medical complications and management in the inpatient setting
Common medications to use or avoid

Webinar Info:
Date: Thursday July 8th
Time: Noon – 1:00pm EST (9-10am PST)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/7116246520378/WN_eWMREHj_SXyTOWcHLQmSHw

Burnout Prevention That Works - Part of the AOHNA Symposium Series
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
The AOHNA would like to extend an open invitation to all of the COHNA-ACIIST members (and their members!) to join us for our next Symposium session taking place on June 23….Burnout Prevention That Works – starting at 7:00 pm mountain time.
All COHNA-ACIIST members are eligible to register at the AOHNA member rate by using the discount code COHNA when they register.
If you can’t join us live, the session will be recorded and made available to anyone who has registered.
Burnout… it’s something that everyone has been feeling over the last several months… If you have been feeling tired, overwhelmed, stressed and it’s not even lunch time yet, you need to attend this presenation by Stephanie Staples!!
Stephanie is a former ReWired Nurse who has burnt out (and that was before COVID) and bounced back – she knows firsthand that we can only do good if we feel good and we can only feel good if we are willing to look at our lives beyond our work.
Join us for this high energy, no holds barred presentation as Stephanie peels the layers back and exposes not only what you need to do to achieve uncommon success in your life and livelihood… but how to do it!
Register Now!

Pharmacology of Alcohol Use Disorder - Webinar
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
You’re invited for our next educational webinar:
Pharmacology of Alcohol Use Disorder
With Dr. Tim Ayas MD FRCPC CCFP MPH BSc
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
Psychiatrist, EHN Sandstone
Alcohol is by far the most commonly used drug by Canadians. There is relatively easy access, it is prominent in the media, and drinking culture often permeates the lives of young people. Moreover, it can become an unhealthy coping mechanism – a quick and temporary solution for those under immense stress or who are struggling with mental health. “In 2017, the rate of hospitalizations entirely caused by alcohol (249 per 100,000) was comparable to the rate of hospitalizations for heart attacks (243 per 100,000) and the rate was thirteen times higher than for opioids.” (Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction) With the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, the problem has only continued to worsen.
In this webinar, Dr. Tim Ayas takes our attention back to alcohol, one of the oldest sources of substance addiction. Join us for this educational session on alcohol use disorder, what it is and how to medically approach treatment, presented by one of our experienced psychiatrists based at EHN Sandstone in Calgary, AB.
The discussion points in this webinar include:

Definition and epidemiology of Alcohol Use Disorder
Impact of COVID-19 on Alcohol Use Disorder
Evidence-based overview of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
Introduction to local treatment programs

Webinar Info:
Date: Thursday June 17th
Time: 12pm – 1pm EST (9am – 10am PST)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/7116228428126/WN_esE3FCfJTIGcWP1CBlpDgw
Sincerely,
Dr. Suanne Wong MBBS
EHN Canada
swong@ehncanada.com
www.ehncanada.com

Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community - Webinar
2021-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for our next educational webinar:
Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding Mental Health and
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
With Ryan Slobodian, BA, MC, RCC, CSAT Candidate, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Edgewood Treatment Centre
Featuring special guest JuiceBoxx, Canada’s Drag Race Season 1
Those who identify as LGBTQ+ often face unique struggles: coming to terms with their sexual and gender identities, coming out to family, friends, and colleagues, threats of violence, surgical considerations, and pressure to consume drugs and alcohol. Combined, these pressures can often lead to mental health disorders or substance abuse.
On June 3, 2021, EHN Canada is proud to host a special webinar on Inclusion and Diversity | Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community. Ryan Slobodian, Registered Clinical Counsellor and ALLIANCE Program Leader, will discuss the importance of inclusivity and diversity in treatment, share details about EHN Canada’s programming designed to address the needs of the community, and sit down for a revealing conversation with drag performer and Drag Race Canada contestant, JuiceBoxx.
The discussion points in this webinar include:

Recognizing that the LGBTQ+ community experiences a heightened level of both mental health and substance abuse issues
Understanding the necessity for inclusive and diverse mental health and addictions treatment
What is involved in developing inclusive and diverse programming
How and where to seek help

Webinar Info:
Date: Thursday June 3rd
Time: Noon – 1:00pm EST (9-10am PST)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)

To learn more or register, click the link below:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/7516216506946/WN_9Qbrq2gETJ2kW5Uqqv2JiA
Sincerely,
Dr. Suanne Wong MBBS
EHN Canada
swong@ehncanada.com

OOHNA’s 50th Anniversary Keeping Workers Well Conference -Virtual
2021-06-03
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
OOHNA’s 50th Anniversary Keeping Workers Well 2021 – Virtual Conference
Keeping Workers Well 2021 is again being delivered virtually on Thursday, June 3, 2021 during the COVID-19
pandemic. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and we all look forward to 2022 when we can hopefully host
a hybrid conference that is in-person with a virtual option. It will be so good to greet, meet, and catchup
with colleagues and friends again.
We are delighted that Dr. Linda Duxbury and Dr. Bonnie Rogers agreed to come and celebrate OOHNA’s 50th
anniversary. These internationally recognized leaders in their fields are compelling, erudite speakers, and I look
forward to learning a lot from their sessions.
Keeping to our mandate to deliver a diverse learning experience, our virtual conference offers a wide range of
topics with plenty of Q & A time after each session. Speakers include Ms. Jody Young, Assistant Deputy Minister,
Ministry of Labour, Training, Skills and Development, Dr. Emile Tompa, and Dr. Sharon Cohen. Ms. Audrey Gilbeau
of Nokiwiin will bring an Indigenous perspective to health and safety.
For information and to register go to: https://oohna.on.ca/education-and-events/conference/

Workplace Mental Health and Addiction Summit - Free Webinar
2021-05-20 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Workplace Mental Health and Addiction Summit
Hosted by Ian Rabb, Regional Director of Business Development, EHN Canada
Program

Industry Panel Discussion (1 hour)

Find out from our guest panelists how some of the country’s leading businesses and organizations are supporting and promoting mental health within their workplace.

Breakout Session A: Addressing Stigma and Discrimination (45 min)

With Kathy Adetuyi, BSW, RSW, Trauma Counsellor & Manager of Outpatient Programs, EHN Canada

Breakout Session B: Finding the Right Treatment for the Individual (45 min)

With Lisa Stockton, Referral Relations Manager, Edgewood Treatment Centre

Breakout Session C: The Key to Successful Return-to-Work (45 min)

With Darrin Taylor, MTC, CACC, CIP, National Director of Business Development, EHN Canada

EHN Canada Leadership Panel Discussion (1 hour)

Get an exclusive opportunity to meet the clinical leadership at each of EHN Canada’s treatment centres across the country. Find out what drives their passion for excellence in care and quality of treatment.
Panelists include:

Lauren Melzack, Deputy Clinical Director, Edgewood Treatment Centre
Lisa Morton, Residential Care Manager, EHN Sandstone
Kathryn Decker, Clinical Director, Bellwood Health Services
Michael Hathaway, outgoing General Manager of Clinique Nouveau Départ and incoming Executive Director of Ledgehill Men’s and Women’s Treatment Centres
Lanie Schachter-Snipper, National Director of Outpatient Services, EHN Canada

The learning points for this special summit event include:

Understand the importance of protecting mental health and wellness in the workplace
Gain insight into the initiatives that other organizational leaders have found effective
Explore the problem of stigma and fear of discrimination, and discuss ways to encourage more open discussion around mental health and addiction in the workplace
Find out next steps in assessment and treatment options when helping a struggling employee or colleague in the workplace
Identify the key factors that make for successful return-to-work planning

Date: May 20, 2021
Time: 12pm – 4pm EST (9am – 1pm PST)
Duration: 4 hours including short breaks and opportunities for Q&A
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/webinars/

Canadian Obesity Summit - Online
2021-05-10 08:00 - 2021-05-13 17:00 UTC
Canadian Obesity Summit moves to online format May 10-13, 2021
If you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, policy maker or student working in obesity and want to learn, share and network with an international lineup of experts, look no further than the 7th Canadian Obesity Summit (https://obesitycanada.ca/cos/).
Obesity Canada-Obésité Canada (OC) is Canada’s authoritative voice on evidence-based approaches for obesity prevention, treatment and policy. Our mission is to improve the lives of Canadians through obesity research, education and advocacy. OC is a registered charity that works with Canadian and international experts, an army of passionate patient advocates and private- and public-sector partner organizations to right the historic wrongs that people living with obesity have faced. In 2020, Obesity Canada and the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons launched the new Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines, which was the #1 read article from CMAJ in 2020 (https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/).
The Summit is a biennial conference that brings together professional obesity stakeholders for a collegial, engaging learning experience. This year, it’s an interactive online experience, with a few twists. The goals of this Summit are:

To provide an interactive forum to share current understanding of the causes, complications, prevention and management approaches for obesity
To profile obesity research from epidemiology and public health to cell biology, energy regulation, clinical management and health policy
To support students and new professionals and increase interdisciplinary capacity among future obesity researchers and health professionals

The program of the Canadian Obesity Summit is organized around the following themes:

Environmental and Socio-Cultural Determinants
Behavioural and Biological Determinants
Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation
Health Economics and Policy

What’s new:

Sessions will be interactive, with a mix of live and on-demand recorded presentations, live Q&A, networking capabilities and offline access to all content for three months post-Summit for paid delegates.
Obesity Canada (OC) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) will offer our virtual flagship scientific conferences simultaneously May 10-13, 2021. Delegates will be able to save on joint registration for both events, with access to recorded sessions. To kickstart the Canadian Obesity Summit there will be a joint session co-hosted by OC and EASO on weight bias & stigma. Information on ECO 2021 can be found here (https://www.eco2021.com/.
The Canadian Obesity Student Meeting – run by and for students and new professionals – will run concurrently with the Summit.

Key dates:

Registration is open!
Early bird registration close: March 12, 2021 at 11:59pm PST

Click here to visit the Summit home page (https://obesitycanada.ca/cos/).
Click here to view the preliminary program (https://obesitycanada.ca/cos/program/).
Click here to register (https://obesitycanada.ca/cos/registration/.
Please feel free to share this email and information widely with your networks.
If there are any questions, please contact Nicole Pearce at pearce@obesitynetwork.ca
We hope to “see” you in May!

IPAM Safety Saves Conference - It's Virtual
2021-04-15
Incident Prevention Association of Manitoba is offering a one day virtual conference for everyone who is working in or has an interest in Health & Safety.
Join them April 15th for 6 guest speakers.
For more information visit https://ipam-manitoba.com/meetings

Vaccines don’t save lives. Vaccinations do! - Webinar
2021-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
Public confusion, skepticism, and hostility around COVID-19 and vaccinations have slowed the pandemic
fight. As a trusted source of information for Canadians, healthcare workers will be integral in ensuring
vaccine uptake and safe COVID behaviour across the population.
You can be an effective advocate for safe behaviour and vaccination. Every patient interaction is an
opportunity for you to help end this pandemic.
Join AOHNA and Dr. Jia Hu, co-chair of 19 To Zero, in a discussion to support healthcare workers to:

Get educated about COVID-19 vaccines so you can feel confident in your decisions and
recommendations.
Get vaccinated yourself to keep others safe and demonstrate your commitment to ending the
pandemic.
Get skilled at having constructive conversations about vaccination with patients.

Pre-Registration is Required – Click HERE to Register Today
This presentation will be recorded.
Vaccinations Webinar Poster

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (Virtual)
2021-02-05 - 2021-02-06
Occupational Medicine and the COVID-19 Pandemic
February 5-6, 2021
Following this conference, participant will be able to:

Explain how long COVID-19 is diagnosed, supported, and managed and describe unanswered research questions on long COVID-19.
Describe the virology and immune response of SARS-COV-2 as well as approaches to vaccine development.
Explain importance of responses such as border controls and contact tracing can mitigate impact of the SARS-COV-2 virus on a population, using New Zealand as an example.
Describe how mental health, remote work, and widespread home-working present unique and significant risks to health and well being for workers during the pandemic.
Explain ways to help ensure business continuity and success during a pandemic from an occupational medicine perspective including testing, contact tracing, rapid decision making, and collaboration.
Describe how the hierarchy of controls applies to a large scale mining environment during the pandemic.
Describe important ways that occupational medicine can help manage a health care systems response to the pandemic.

For more information go to: http://www.omsoc.org/omsoc-2021-annual-scientific-meeting/

L'Agence de la santé publique du Canada (ASPC) présente Fondements sur les vaccins contre la COVID-19 à l’intention des fournisseurs de soins sur un webinaire en libre accès en ligne, organisé par l’AMMI Canada
2020-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
L’Agence de la santé publique du Canada (ASPC) présente Fondements sur les vaccins contre la COVID-19 à l’intention des fournisseurs de soins sur un webinaire en libre accès en ligne, organisé par l’AMMI Canada
La séance en Français
Date : Mardi, 15 décembre, 2020
Heure : 13:00 – 15:00 h HNE
Pour vous inscrire, CLIQUEZ ICI.
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Allocution d’ouverture par le Dr Howard Njoo, Sous-administrateur en chef de las santé publique du Canada
Module 1 – Approbation des vaccins contre la COVID-19 par Santé Canada, et rôle du CCNI dans la planification de la vaccination contre la COVID-19
Présentateur :
Dr Leo Bouthillier, Santé Canada
Dre Caroline Quach Présidente du Comité consultatif national de l’immunisation (CCNI)
Objectifs :

Décrire le processus d’approbation des vaccins par Santé Canada, y compris les changements découlant de l’arrêté d’urgence et l’ét at des présentations actuelles en continu
Souligner les lignes directrices fournies et es comptées du Comité consultatif national de l’immunisation

Module 2 – Les vaccins contre la COVID-19 au Canada
Présentateur :
Dr Guillaume Poliquin, Agence de la santé publique du Canada
Objectifs :

Comparer les plateformes technologiques utilisées par les vaccins contre le SARS-COV-2/ COVID-19 candidats
Discuter des vaccins à ARNm contre le SARS-COV-2/COVID-19 en cours de conception chez Pfizer/BioNTech et Moderna

Module 3 – Planification de l’administration des vaccins contre la COVID-19 et des séances d’immunisation
Présentateur :
Pascale St-Louis, Infirmière autorisée, Agence de la santé publique du Canada
Objectifs :

Décrire les exigences touchant la prevention et le contrôle de l’infection afin d’administrer les vaccins contre la COVID-19 en toute sécurité ét ant donné la circulation en cours du SARS-CoV-2T
Mettre en évidence les messages clés concernant l’entreposage des vaccins et les exigences pour la manutention
Fournir des paramètres de planification et des stratégies pour organiser des séances d’immunisation massives

Nous vous encourageons à transmettre ce message et l’invitation à vos réseaux et collègues. Tous sont bienvenus.
À noter :

La présentation aura lieu en anglais et en français à des dates différentes et sera enregistrée.
L’enregistrement sera affiché sur le site Web de l’AMMI Canada immédiatement après la présentation.

Open Access Webinar - Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) presents COVID-19 Vaccine Foundations for Health Care Providers
2020-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) presents COVID-19 Vaccine Foundations for Health Care Providers on an online open access webinar, hosted by AMMI Canada.
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English Session
Date: Monday, December 14, 2020
Time: 13:00 – 15:00 Eastern
To register please CLICK HERE.
Opening remarks by Dr. Howard Njoo, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer
Module 1 – Health Canada COVID-19 Vaccine Approval and the Role of NACI in COVID-19 Vaccine Planning
Speakers:
Dr. Megan Bettle, Health Canada and Dr. Caroline Quach, Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)
Objectives:

To describe the Health Canada vaccine approval pathway for vaccines, including changes under the interim order and the status of current rolling submissions
To underscore the guidance delivered and expected from the National Advisory

Module 2 – COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada
Speakers:
Dr. April Killikelly and Dr. Marina Salvadori, the Public Health Agency of Canada
Objectives:

To compare the platform technologies used by candidate vaccines against SARS-COV-2/COVID-19.
To discuss mRNA vaccines in development by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna

Module 3 – COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Immunization Clinic Planning
Speakers:
Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, the Public Health Agency of Canada
Objectives:

To describe the infection prevention and control requirements for safely providing COVID-19 vaccines given the ongoing circulation of SARS-CoV-2T
To highlight key messages regarding vaccine storage and handling requirements
To provide planning parameters and strategies for organizing mass immunization clinics

We encourage you to share this email and the invitation with your networks and colleagues. All are welcome.
Things to note:

The presentation will be delivered in English and French on two separate days and recorded.
The recording will be made available on the AMMI Canada website immediately following the event.

CSAE 2020 Conference & Showcase
2020-11-04 - 2020-11-06
Save the Date
Halifax, Nova Scotia
November 4-6, 2020
