Events

Wednesday, September 26, 2019 | 7:35 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Speaker: Dr. Chris Simpson, Former President, Canadian Medical Association

By international standards, Canada performs poorly in all areas of access to care. Whether it is access to primary, specialist, mental health, surgical, ALC, palliative or home care, we systematically under perform.  As a clinician Dr. Simpson sees the effects of this on his patients every day.  As a chief medical information officer for a technology vendor, he sees how modern technology can help improve wait times and access to care across the care continuum.

Wednesday, October 2 to Thursday, October 3, 2019

Wednesday, October 23 to Thursday October 24, 2019

Disruptive change can often be marked by uncertainty and ambiguity; however it also offers opportunities for advancement and growth! Embracing these opportunities can be inspiring – learn how to identify and take a leading role in collaborating towards a silo-free future as the health system undergoes significant transformation.

Dynamic sessions will leave you re-energized by highlighting how to leverage the strengths and leadership of home and community support. This year’s conference is all about acquiring the tools you need as leaders in home care, independent living and community support to thrive in this new cooperative sector and health system environment.

Thursday, October 24 to Thursday, October 25, 2019

The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) has been hosting the Inspiring Quality conference for a number of years. This year, IQ 2019: Catch the Wave! features a strong trade show of over 70 exhibitors. IQ is held in conjunction with ACCA’s Awards of Excellence which highlights individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in their care and who are acting as role models in continuing care delivery. This is a unique opportunity to mingle and share insights and experiences with colleagues, consumers, service providers, health care professionals, retailers and industry representatives, make IQ 2019 a must-attend event.

Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Pharmacare is an issue Canadians have been toying with for some time and Before the Bell is looking for answers.  With a new session of Parliament in place what can we expect on the Pharmacare file next?

Monday, November 18 to Tuesday November 19, 2019

AMHO’S The Community of Practice meetings are conducted twice a year (in May after the conference and November after the AGM) and provide an opportunity for executive directors, clinical directors and program directors to meet to discuss and share information around innovative program delivery, challenges in program delivery, current trends and issues and much more.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, the Rotman School of Management will host a one-day conference bringing together hundreds of senior business leaders, mental health advocates, medical professionals, students, academics, and industry representatives to raise awareness and discuss the impact of mental health on the Canadian economy.

The conference will highlight the resources and supports currently available, focus on solutions that are working at home and abroad, identify challenges and opportunities for improvement, and find new ways to design innovative policies and workplace best practices in order to manage the growing burden of mental health.

Thursday, April 23, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Issues continue with lingering health crisis in first nation’s communities, the promise of a national Pharmacare and growing demand from Canada’s senior population.  Join Before the Bell as they examine Canada’s Healthcare system and see how the government is working with stakeholders to address these issues.