RGPc Newsletter - January 2012
Inaugural Geriatric Education Day
The Divison of Geriatric Medicince, McMaster University and the Regional Geriatric program central (RGPc) hosted our inaugural education day on November 30th on Drugs and the Elderly.
A highlight of the day was the presentation of the first Lifelong Achievment Award to Mr. Ron Joyce.
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Niagara Welcomes New Geriatrician
The Niagara Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Sam Puvendren.
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Patient Experience Mapping at Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences recently conducted a Patient Experience Mapping exercise collecting detailed information about care and services as experienced by patients and/or their families.
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Osteoporosis & Fracture Prevention in Long Term Care
An initaitive of the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy , this interactive new website is dedicated to improving bone health of older adults living in long term care and residential care.
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Community Program Wins National Award
The Supports for Daily Living program of the Mississauga Halton LHIN, an innovative service delivery model, is the winner of a 3M National Award for Health Care Quality.
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Seniors Database - New Translation Feature
Google Tranlsate is now available for all records in the Older Adult Programs and Services Database with the abiltiy to translate to over 50 languages.
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2012 Service Awards for Geriatric Excellence (SAGE)
SAGE celebrates the accomplishments of those who are passionate and committed to improving the quality of life of seniors. The call for nomiantions is now open!
Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012
Early Bird Draw: submit your nomination early for a chance to win prizes, including a BlackBerry Smart Phone!
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Recommended Reading List - Falls Prevention
Compiled by Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN) Library Service
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