Pulmonary Rehab Week: Every Breath brings Success

March 14 – 20‚ 2010

Continuing Education Tutorial for Cardiac Rehabilitation

"Bridging the Gap"

Offered by Cardiac Rehab New Brunswick. Endorsed by CACR.

Self-directed, bilingual, online educational tutorial for health care professionals of all disciplines practicing in the area of cardiac rehabilitation or, university students/graduates entering the field. Excellent preparation for ACSM or CSEP certification.

More information at http://www.crnb-rcnb.ca/en/tutorials.aspx

Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association 2009 Conference Presentations

The Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association represents health professionals who work in the area of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Management in Australia.  Each year, we hold a national conference to educate our members on topics related to chronic disease and rehabilitation. These presentations are taped and are now available for purchase.

A free demonstration is available at www.medicalupdatemedia.com.au/ACRA/ACRA_demo

To purchase any or all of the presentations, please go to http://www.medicalupdate.com.au/viewcategory.php?groupid=3

Plan to attend :

20th Annual Meeting and Symposium

Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24, 2010

Palais des congrès, Montreal, QC

In conjunction with the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Deadline April 30th, 2010.

Click for further information or pdf

AACVPR Webcast: Therapeutic Options for the Patient with Refractory Hyperlipidemia

March 30, 2010, 1 pm Eastern Time
(12 pm Central, 11 am Mountain, 10 am Pacific)

The proper management of patients with lipid disorders is an important aspect of preventive cardiovascular medicine. While most patients do well on their prescribed medical regimens, many do not reach their lipid goals. This presentation focuses on the proper use of lipid medication, common pitfalls in lipid management, and treatment options for patients who do not respond adequately despite the use of properly designed medical regimens.

Attendees earn 1.0 AACVPR Continuing Education Credit

CACR Members qualify at AACVPR member rates.

Register today: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

National 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 Cardiac Health Foundation. Initiated in 2003, this event is now in over 40 communities across Canada.

New Incentive:

Every cardiac rehab program that has 150 participants is entitled to a FREE DEFIBRILLATOR (includes Philips Heart Start Defibrillator, wall cabinet, lithium batteries, pads & training. Value: $2,500).

You may organize an event in your community by registering with CHFC - cmellos@cardiachealth.ca

The 3rd World Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy)

May 13 -16, 2010

Prague, Czech Republic - Hilton Hotel

For more information visit: www.codhy.com

2nd Canadian Obesity Student Meeting

June 9 - 12, 2010

University of Ottawa, ON.

For Students and New Professionals Registration opens in January 2010.

*Late-breaking call for abstracts!
Thanks to a flood of requests for an opportunity to submit an abstract to the 2nd Canadian Obesity Student Meeting (Ottawa, ON, June 9-12, 2010), we've opened up a second call - details are available here. The deadline is February 12th. 

www.obesity.ulaval.ca/events for details.

1st Canadian Stroke Congress

June 7th and 8th, 2010

Quebec

For more information, please visit www.strokecongress.ca

5th Annual Obesity Summer Boot Camp: Apply Now!
August 1-9, 2010
Building on the overwhelming success of the first four annual Canadian Obesity Network/Laval University Obesity Summer Boot Camps, CON-RCO is pleased to announce that the fifth installment will take place from August 1-9, 2010. Space is limited.
Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010.

Click here for more information and to download an application.

23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH 2010).

September 26 - 30, 2010

Vancouver, BC

For more information, please vist www.vancouverhypertension2010.com

Abstract Submission Deadline March 15! If you have any questions regarding abstract submission, please contact the ISH 2010 abstract team at hypertension2010@abstractserver.com. 

AACVPR 25th Annual Meeting

October 7 – 9‚ 2010

Milwaukee, WI

Student Travel Grant: Childhood and Adolescent Obesity 2010

October 27-29, 2010

Hamilton, ON

The purpose of the Student Travel Support Program is to help students (senior undergraduates, Master's and doctoral candidates) travel to and deliver a poster presentation at the Childhood and Adolescent Obesity 2010: Families in Focus in Hamilton, ON, October 27-29, 2010. This program does not support travel expenses for lab exchange travel. Up to four (4) students will receive $500.00 CDN each to support their travel and registration fees for this conference.

Click here for more information.