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| Reminder: Health Professional Webinar Series Continues Tomorrow |
On the Cutting Edge of COVID-19 - Research in Canada and BeyondTUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020 – 5:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm MT / 8:00 pm ET In this session, scientists at the forefront of research to address the COVID-19 pandemic will share their insights with a diverse audience of health professionals. Panelists were among the earliest funded Canadian scientists to develop and implement local, national and international COVID-19 research projects. They will share modelling approaches to predict the pandemic's trajectory, perspectives on the World Health Organization and countries' adherence to response measures, gendered impacts of the virus and promising COVID-19 treatments in clinical trials. The panelists include: - Dr. Hasina Samji, Senior Scientist, BC Centre for Disease Control and Assistant Professor Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU (moderator)
- Dr. Michael Otterstatter, Senior Scientist, BC Centre for Disease Control and Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC
- Dr. Kelley Lee, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Health Governance, Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU
- Dr. Julia Smith, Research Associate, Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU
- Dr. Srinivas Murthy, Aassociate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC and Critical Care & Infectious Diseases Physician at B.C. Children's Hospital
Healthcare Decision-Making Through the Lens of Ethics: Exploring Perspectives of Patients, Families and Healthcare Providers. PART 2TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020 – 5:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm MT / 8:00 pm ET This follow up to the April 28th session will do a deeper dive into the tools and critical thinking process on emotional intelligence and ethical decision making in the workplace. This session will be interactive and engage the audience in a Q&A session using the first session as a trampoline. The panelists include: - Zahra Shajani, Chairman, AKHBCP (moderator)
- Dr. Bashir Jiwani, Chief Ethicist & Executive Director Ethics & Diversity Services, Fraser Health
- Mukhisaheb Dr. Mohamud Karim, Nephrologist & Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
Registration details will be available soon
Self Care for Healthcare ProvidersTUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 – 5:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm MT / 8:00 pm ET The Ismaili Nurses Alliance is pleased to announce a webinar focused on self care for healthcare workers. It will be led by Anar Shariff, a Public Health Nurse who is a yoga instructor, reflexologist, as well as a certified Reiki practitioner. It will be a virtual session, that will provide health care providers with strategies and tools to manage stress through exploring the biophysiological stress response, engaging in breath work, relaxation, asanas, and guided gentle yoga practice. The panelists include: - Fareen Madhani, Member for Special Projects and IHPE, Aga Khan Health Board for Ontario (moderator)
- Anaar Shariff, PHN, Certified Yoga Instructor & Certified Reiki Practitioner & Reflexologist
Registration details will be available soon
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Survey to help us support our Ismaili health care communityIn response to COVID-19, many of us have been adjusting our work, home, and other environments and programs. Our community proves time and again that we are strongest during our most difficult times; pulling together and supporting one another is what we do. As healthcare professionals and workers, we may be uniquely positioned to navigate this tide together. The Aga Khan Health Board for Canada has identified some ways that we can support this community, but we need to hear from you! By completing this brief survey, you can offer insights into how we can align programming, services and opportunities with your needs during this unusual time. Please click HERE to proceed with this survey. It should take 5-10 minutes of your time. Thank you in advance for sharing your time and thoughts with us.
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