January 11-14, 2009
Networks Management and Analysis Symposium
Banff, AB
One of the central challenges now confronting public, nonprofit, and private sector managers is how to arrange organizational networks and partnerships, and how to manage them effectively.
This executive program is designed to address this challenge.
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January 14-17, 2009
International Conference on Health Informatics – Healthinf 2009
Porto, Portugal
The purpose of the International Conference on Health Informatics is to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to healthcare and medicine in general and to the specialized support to persons with special needs in particular.
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January 28-29, 2009
2nd Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Building Research Capacity to Bridge the Gap From Science to Service
Bethesda, Maryland
The goal of this conference is for the research community to exchange ideas, explore contemporary topics and identify concepts, methods and strategies to build research and organizational capacity for dissemination and implementation science.
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February 2, 2009
Health Care 2009: Methods, Measurement and Engagement
Toronto, ON
The 2009 symposium will feature presentations, panels and small-group discussions on several topics, including: sharing information through distributed data networking, reflections on eHealth, health services research methodologies 101, effective data partnership models, data presentation and interpretation, and challenges of measuring and costing.
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February 8-10, 2009
Nursing Leadership Conference
Toronto, ON
For nurses in formal and informal leadership and management roles across all areas of nursing practice, as well as nursing and health administration students, consultants, policy decision-makers, CEOs and others with an interest in the leadership impacts of nursing.
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February 9 - 11, 2009
Accelerating Primary Care Conference
Edmonton, AB
After attending, delegates will be prepared to revolutionize their practices and policies to improve services and outcomes. New this year, the Alberta Interdisciplinary Primary Health Care Research Network will host a pre-conference workshop that provides hands-on learning about implementing improvements in projects.
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February 19-22, 2009
Revolutionizing Health Care with Informatics from Research to Practice
Victoria, BC
Information technology affects nearly every aspect of healthcare today. Health information systems are seen by many as the critical element in improving and modernizing healthcare in Canada and internationally. In order to achieve this potential there will need to be a stronger bridge between research and practice in order to solve complex healthcare problems using technology and to develop best practices based on proven results. This conference will be of interest and importance to all health professionals, clinicians, information technology experts, and anyone with an interest in the health care system.Deadline for submission of abstracts is June 30, 2008.
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February 24-25, 2008
Health Innovation for Patients and Populations: Science, Systems & Structures
Vancouver, BC
The UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research is pleased to announce its 21st Health Policy Conference at the Sheraton Wall Centre. Featuring experts from around the world, this international symposium will bring researchers and policy makers together to explore various dimensions of health innovation.
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March 4-6, 2009
Expanding our Horizons: Moving Mental Health and Wellness Promotion into the Mainstream
Toronto, ON
The Clifford Beers Foundation working in conjunction with The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to announce this important international conference on the promotion of mental health and wellness. Many topics will be discussed such as the concept of mental health and wellness promotion, building the case for mental health and wellness promotion, from thought to action, gathering strength, mental health and wellness promotion, 2009 & beyond.
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March 8-10, 2009
19th Annual Rotman Research Institute Conference - Cognitive Aging: Research and Practice
Toronto, ON
The conference will provide a collegial forum for researchers, clinicians and other practitioners to learn of recent advances in the study of aging, and how new concepts and findings are translated to address real-life issues.
Presentations will review latest research findings on the aging brain, behavioural studies of age-related changes in memory and cognition, and applications of recent findings to problems in clinical and other applied settings.
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March 9-10, 2009
One World, One Health?
London, England
This conference will explore global health policy as it intersects with the global political process and propose new ideas for policy and practice in cooperation on global health issues across government departments, between specialist international organisations and between government, the private sector and the NGO community.
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March 9-10, 2009
National Conference on Caring 2009
Gold Coast, Australia
The conference will provide the opportunity to come together to exchange and develop knowledge and practice that will enhance carers’ health, well-being, financial security and choices - now and into the future.
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March 11-12, 2009
Wave to the Future – Navigating the Health Connections among Systematic Reviews, Policies and Practices
Halifax, NS
The 7th Canadian Cochrane Symposium is an exciting opportunity to bring together health researchers, health policy decision makers, clinicians and consumers to learn about the latest methodology in systematic reviews and strategize how to utilize systematic reviews in decision-making processes. Hosted by the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, the Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre and the Cochrane Network Sites from across Atlantic Canada, this exciting event will include two full days of workshops, group discussions and plenary sessions.
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March 17-20, 2009
Call for abstracts: International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
Berlin, Germany
Authors are invited to submit abstracts for the forthcoming International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care. Submissions of either well founded research into quality improvement or descriptions of experience of improving quality and/or patient safety that have a useful message or lessons for others are welcomed. Lessons that emerge from failure may be just as useful as those learnt from success. Deadline 26 September 2008.
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March 19-20, 2009
Leaders in Rehabilitation:
The Rehabilitation of Function,
The Function of Rehabilitation
Edmonton, AB
Alberta Health Services, in the Edmonton and Calgary areas and the University of Alberta - Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine are pleased to announce the 4th Leaders in Rehabilitation conference. Speakers and special guests include Mr. Alan Lilly, Dr. Mike Landry, Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell and Dr. Arya Sharma.
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April 15-17, 2009
In Sickness & in Health 2009
Victoria, BC
The conference is a forum for international researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplinary and professional backgrounds employing critical perspectives to investigate problems pertaining to sickness and health in the 21st century. Many topics will be discussed such as relationships between professional practices and notions of health; health service transformations that address concerns related to aging populations; health & human resource concerns such as global migration of health workers, deregulation of health workers and generic health workers.
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April 18-19, 2009
Achieving Global Goals through Innovation
New Haven, Connecticut
Unite For Sight's conference convenes a committed vanguard of 2,500 people from more than 60 countries. The conference challenges students, professionals, educators, doctors, scientists, lawyers, universities, corporations, nonprofits, and others, to develop innovative solutions to achieve global goals.
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April 23-25, 2009
Pathways to Success: Improving Outcomes through Physician Engagement
Vancouver, BC
Renew your inspiration at the 11th Annual Canadian Society of Physician Executives conference. Canadian physician leaders from sea to sea gather to explore solutions to common challenges.
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April 27 - May 01, 2009
Making a Difference in Global Public Health: Education, Research, and Practice
Istanbul, Turkey
The event will focus on the following three topics: public health education for the 21st century, public health research & policy development, and public health practices around the globe.
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May 9 - 14, 2009
Shifting Horizons, Solid Foundations
St. Johns, NL
The objectives of CHICA-CANADA 2009 (Community and Hospital Infection Control Association-Canada) are to provide educational opportunities to improve practice for all ICPs, regardless of practice setting or level of experience and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas related to the science and practice of infection prevention and control.
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May 11-14, 2009
Call for Abstracts Open - CAHSPR Conference 2009
Calgary, AB
The Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) invites you to submit an abstract for the 2009 Annual CAHSPR Conference. Researchers, decision makers, and students are encouraged to submit abstracts for panel, oral or poster presentations that contribute new insights about health services, systems, policy and politics. Submissions must be submitted online by midnight Monday, January 12, 2009.
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May 18-20, 2009
The Campbell Collaboration Colloquium 2009 - Better evidence for a better world
Oslo, Norway
The Campbell Collaboration seeks submissions related to the theme Better Evidence for a Better World from researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the areas of education, crime and justice, social welfare and public health. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2008.
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May 19, 2009
Canadian Social Forum
Calgary, AB
The inaugural Canadian Social Forum is organized by the Canadian Council on Social Development at a time
when a serious financial downturn threatens the economic security of all Canadians and
intensifies the pressures on the most vulnerable among us.
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June 1-2, 2009
Accountability in Health System Leadership: A Balancing Act
St. John’s, NL
Themed Accountability in Health System Leadership: The Balancing Act, this is the largest national gathering of health system leaders in Canada sponsored by the CCHSE and the CHA. The Call for Abstracts is now available online. Deadline for submission is November 2, 2008.
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June 7-10, 2009
Public Health in Canada: Strengthening Connections
Winnipeg, MB
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 2009 Annual Conference. The conference theme ‘Public Health in Canada: Strengthening Connections’ will provide a forum for sharing our progress and will focus on strengthening the connections among research, policy and practice, clinical care and public health. Online submission opens Monday, 3 November 2008. Deadline for submission: 17 December 2008.
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June 17-19, 2009
Seventh International Triple Helix Conference
Glasgow, Scotland
The Conference will provide a platform for: show-casing best-practice, exploring new models for knowledge transfer and exchange, analysing the complex roles of universities in regional and national development, appraising the success of the third mission of universities; and visioning the future of triple helix alliances in the context of the global agenda for sustainable development. Closing date for abstract submission: November 14, 2008.
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June 24-26, 2009
Success in a Changing Market. Innovation, Funding, Communication
Innsbruck, Austria
The calls for papers for the European Health Management Association 2009 Conference are now open. This year there are two calls: one for research abstracts and a separate call for case studies and practice examples, particularly aimed at managers and policy makers.
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July 6-8, 2009
16th Annual Ontario Health Promotion Summer School, 2009
TBA
The Ontario Health Promotion Summer School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience for health professionals, community workers, managers and health promotion specialists, with an emphasis on translating new knowledge into practice. The curriculum is designed to facilitate personal growth and organizational, community and system improvements.
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August 16-20, 2009
Health in Transition - Researching for the Future
The 4th International Conferences on Community Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR) will involve many topics such as health and illness across the lifespan, the impact of cultural and socioeconomic forces on health, management and funding models, research methodologies and translation of research into practice.
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