JANUARY:
Deadline - December 1
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Professional Development/Recruitment and Retention/Health and Safety:
New roles and training for health-care professionals. Human resource programs
implemented to manage stress in the workplace and attract and retain health-care
staff. Health and safety issues for health-care professionals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Supplement |
FEBRUARY:
Deadline - January 8 |
Facilities Management and Design/Health Technology/Greening Health Care:
Innovative and efficient health-care design, the greening of health-care,
and facility management. An update on the impact of information technology on health-care delivery including electronic health-care records and telehealth programs.
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MARCH:
Deadline - February 5 |
Pain Control/ Rheumatology/Complementary Health/
Health Promotion:
Pain management interventions. Developments in arthritis treatment and the management of other rheumatic diseases. Advancements in complementary treatment approaches to various diseases and conditions. Innovative health promotion programs that focus on disease prevention. |
APRIL:
Deadline - March 5 |
Gerontology/Palliative Care/Home Care:
Geriatric medicine and aging-related health issues. Innovative programs in homecare delivery. Innovative approaches to home care and palliative care delivery.
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MAY:
Deadline - April 2 |
Surgical Procedures/Transplants/Orthopedics/Rehab:
Non-invasive surgery, plastic surgery and new surgical techniques. Focus on organ donation & transplantation procedures.
Orthopedic surgery and treatment for fractures and ligamentous injuries. Rehabilitation techniques for a variety of injuries and diseases.
National Nursing Week Suppliment |
JUNE:
Deadline - May 3 |
Oncology/Medical Imaging/Pediatrics:
Approaches to cancer treatment, diagnosis and prevention. A look at medical imaging techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.
Pediatric programs and developments in the treatment of pediatric disorders including autism.
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JULY:
Deadline - June 4 |
Cardiovascular Care/Respirology/Diabetes:
Developments in the prevention and treatment of vascular disease including cardiac surgery, diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Advances in treatment for various respiratory disorders including asthma, allergies. Prevention, treatment and longterm management of diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
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AUGUST:
Deadline - July 5 |
Emergency Services/Critical Care/Trauma/Emergency Preparedness:
Emergency & trauma delivery systems & emergency preparedness issues facing hospitals. Advances in critical care medicine.
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SEPTEMBER:
Deadline - August 6 |
Nephrology/Gastroenterology/Volunteer Programs:
Advances in treatment of renal disease including home peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis and renal transplantation.
Advances in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The vital role of volunteers in health-care delivery.
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OCTOBER:
Deadline - September 3 |
Ambulatory Care/Neurology/Mental Health and Addiction:
Specialized programs offered on an outpatient basis such as Speech-Language Clinic, Footcare Services, Eye Clinic, Family Practice etc.
Developments in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury and tumours and new treatment approaches to mental health and addiction.
OHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE GUIDE Supplement |
NOVEMBER:
Deadline - October 1 |
Patient Safety/Research/Infection Control:
Developments in patient safety practices. An overview of current research initiatives.
Innovations in the prevention and treatment of drug-resistant bacteria and control of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
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DECEMBER:
Deadline - November 5 |
Women’s Health/Men’s Health/Year in Review:
Issues, trends and treatment of diseases specific to men, women and children including
perinatal care. A retrospective look at advancements and trends in health care and delivery in 2010. |
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