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20th Annual Meeting and Conference

We hope to see you at the CACR 20th Annual Meeting and Symposium

Friday, October 22 – Sunday, October 24, 2010

Convention Center, Montreal

Early bird registration is now open!

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The scientific program is set and we kick off with an Advanced Workshop on Motivational Interviewing on Friday, October 22nd. Keynote speakers include our own Paul Oh, Paul Poirier, Neville Suskin and Sherry Grace; as well as James Blumenthal of Duke University, Louise Pilote of Montreal, and Jennifer Sygo, writer for the National Post.  Our theme is “Cardiac Rehabilitation from Policy to Practice” and we will have a strong focus on exercise, as well as providing the most current information on obesity, diabetes, drug interactions, and lots more!! Plan to attend. Watch our web site for current information.

Registration opens May 3rd! NEW this year – you can book your accommodation online too. All members will be sent a specific link to use when registering so that CACR benefits by collecting your registration fees. Please support us by registering under the CACR banner!

Canadian Cardiac Rehab Registry Webinars now available!

The Canadian Cardiac Rehab Registry (CCRR) is an online database used to track patient information in Cardiac Rehabilitation programs across Canada.  The CACR's goals in launching a national cardiac rehabilitation registry are  three-fold:  

  • to create the ability to benchmark performance across cardiac rehabilitation centres,
  • to provide clinical research to support leading health outcomes
  • and ultimately, influence health policy.
Is your program considering participation in the CCRR? This webinar will allow you to see  the CCRR in action, understand the benefits to participation and have questions specific to your participation answered by CCRR experts.

 

When: Tuesday June 1, 2010 at 1330ET  

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Kristal at kkiland@cacr.ca.

 

Canadian Cardiac Rehab Registry (CCRR) Update

 

 

The CCRR project continues to progress according to established timelines.  We are currently seeking volunteers for two Sub-Committees:  
  1. the Research Sub-Committee
  2. the Data Transfer Verification Sub-Committee.
The CCRR Research Sub-Committee is responsible for the development of criteria and approval of applications for research on the data in the CCRR. In addition, the focus is on the revenue generating ability of the research program in order to sustain the long-term future of the CCRR. Volunteers for this sub-committee would have a research background.   The CCRR Data Transfer Verification Committee is responsible for reviewing applications submitted by organizations with Client Management Systems for compatibility with the CCRR. The goal is to have compatibility between the CCRR and as many Client Management Systems as possible to maximize uploading of CR patient data.  Volunteers for this Committee need not have an IT background, but rather be process and detail oriented in order to apply our established Data Transfer Verification process.   For more information on time commitment and expectations, or to volunteer, please contact Kristal at:kkiland@cacr.ca.

CICRP Publication - Electronic Only!

Important Information - Member actions required!

CACR CICRP is sent by email only. Please be sure to keep your profile up-to-date and follow the action required below. If you have not recieved your copy please sign in to the website and scroll down on the opening page. All previous CICRP issues will appear in this space.

Action required: Ensure you can receive communication from CACR by adding the following to your safe domain list:  @greatbignews.ca. You do this through your local IT department or Outlook program - Actions - Junk Email - Add Senders Domain to safe senders list.You only have to do this once. Once you have done this, contact Leanne in the CACR office at admin@cacr.ca to have the June CICRP resent to you if necessary. Although this is a new format for CICRP, the exceptional quality of articles and scientific professionalism will continue.  The publication will  remain theme focused and will continue to be available  in French and English.

Annual Board of Directors Election

The annual voting for new Board members is now underway. We are very pleased to have 7 nominees vying for 5 positions. All regular members will be receiving a voting package in the mail and can cast your vote for those you believe will serve the members with a national vision and dedication to the Mission. Voting closes June 30, 2010.

Walk of Life for Cardiac Rehabilitation


The Walk of Life for Cardiac Rehabilitation is gaining momentum. This fundraising event is open to cardiac rehabilitation programs with at least one CACR member. All Walk events are organized locally with assistance from the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada and most importantly, all funds raised in the local community stay with the local program(s). The Walk of Life is a joint effort between the CACR and the CHFC. Initiated in 2003, this event is now in over 30 communities across Canada. Do your part to raise participation in this worthwhile awareness and revenue generating event. All participating programs retain all locally raised sponsorship and registrations and receive a share of the national sponsorship (cheque distributed at CACR Annual Meeting and Symposium).

New opportunity: combine the Polar Rebate Program with a health fair held in conjunction with your Walk event and receive 4% of all sales on that day! See New Partnership Program info above.

For more information download the following;

Walk of Life Information Package.


You may organize an event in your community by registering with the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada: christina.mellos@cardiachealth.ca

Walk of Life 2010 Participating CR Programs – CLICK HERE


Download information package:

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