Data-Driven Improvement

Measurement and the effective use of data are cornerstones of any improvement effort, from incremental changes to radical transformations, but it can be difficult to know where to begin. This workshop explores how data can be used to drive the improvements we wish to see – setting up measurement systems that work, analyzing data to uncover new insights and monitoring improvements over time.

$100

BC Schizophrenia Society: Wills & Estate Planning Seminar

Fraserview Village Hall, Banquet Room 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

For individuals who are making estate arrangements to care for a family member living with mental illness. Some of the topics covered by the seminar include: Wills and estate planning Discretionary trusts Non-discretionary trusts Space is limited – register today. For more information and to register, contact BC Schizophrenia Society at 1.888.888.0029 or philanthropy@bcss.org.

Free

One-Day Supportive Cancer Care Workshop

New Westminster Public Library 716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC, Canada

Have you or a loved one been touched by cancer? If so, please join InspireHealth's team of Medical Doctors and Nutrition experts for a free workshop on supportive cancer care. Practical and evidence-based sessions will cover topics including: Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management, and Emotional Support. Learn empowering information and gain tools for your health and well-being.

Patient Engagement in Research – Our Journey Through Health

Community Health Services Centre 505 Doyle Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This event will boast presentations from patient partners, researchers, and BC AHSN. We look forward to connecting and exploring new conversations on how best to promote engagement within the Interior. Please feel free to circulate this invitation widely to your colleagues, family, and friends!

Health Research 101

Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria 930 Balmoral Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Open workshop to anyone interested in learning more about what health research in Canada looks like.

Changing the Conversation: Myths and Misconceptions About Drugs and the People Who Use Them

Vancouver General Hospital 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This workshop is part of the Patient and Community Voices (PCV) workshop series, hosted by the Patient and Community Partnership for Education (PCPE) in the Office of UBC Health. This session is hosted in partnership with Megaphone Speakers Bureau. The PCV workshop series consists of inter-professional workshops in which students learn directly from patients and community […]

Free

Bridging Barriers: Voices of Spinal Cord Injury

Blusson Spinal Cord Centre 818 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This workshop is part of the Patient and Community Voices (PCV) workshop series, hosted by the Patient and Community Partnership for Education (PCPE) in the Office of UBC Health. This session is hosted in partnership with Spinal Cord Injury BC. In this workshop, personal narratives and case studies will be shared to illustrate the range […]

Free

Supporting Patient Engagement in Patient-Oriented Research

Royal Jubilee Hospital 1952 Bay St, Victoria, BC, Canada

A workshop for research coordinators, research assistants and trainees in the Vancouver Island region to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to support patient research partnerships.

Reconnect with Your True Self: A Workshop with Last Cut Project’s Samantha Paige

Online

In this writing workshop, Samantha Paige will help us each identify what it means to feel like a stranger in one’s own body and what it feels like to be connected to our true self. Together, we will ask ourselves a few powerful questions and spend time brainstorming one action that will help forge a personal path towards more connection and freedom in our own individual experience.

Getting to Know Dementia

Hillside Seniors Health Centre – Yakimovich Wellness Centre 1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

This introductory session reviews basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the impact of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the different types of support available throughout the dementia journey, including an introduction to programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of BC. This session is only intended for people experiencing […]

Free