Men’s Health Week

June 14 - 20, 2010

Congratulations to Victoria Institute of Clinical Research & Evaluation (VIC R&E) staff in collaboration with the Mental Health unit for representing the hospital and our work on metabolic syndrome at the collaborative mental health conference on May 13, 14, and 15. Our feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

Men’s Health Week is an international event celebrated annually. It takes place during the week preceding and including Father’s Day. This year’s Men’s Health Week will take place from June 14 - 20.

In celebration of men’s health:

VIC R&E will have an information booth on men’s health issues from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 7 at Red River College’s Notre Dame campus as part of the “College Week Walk A Thon”.

Research Associate Wellam Yuko will be representing VIC R&E and presenting a booth information session during Men’s Health Week at the University of Manitoba’s University Centre, located next to the book store. The exact date and time are still to be determined.

VIC R&E will also have an information booth on men’s health issues here at the Vic from June 14 – 20 at the main entrance of the hospital.

Couldn't make it to the Community Respiratory Care and Best Practice symposium back in May?

You're in luck! The videos are available for purchase through Vic R&E. Purchase one video for only $20 or get the complete set of nine for $150.

There is increased focus being placed on respiratory care in Canada, as over 3 million Canadians cope with one of five serious respiratory diseases: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, tuberculosis (TB), and cystic fibrosis. Almost 6.5 % of total health care costs in Canada are related to respiratory diseases (not including lung cancer)*

The titles available are:

Keynote

Dr. Nicholas Anthonisen MD PhD FRCPC

Obtain an understanding of the newest developments in common respiratory diseases, treatments, and related research trends.

Respiratory Assessment

Gisele Pereira BPT & Judy Riedel RN CRE

An overview of general assessment procedures from observation, subjective, and objective assessment as well as red flags, using an actual case assessment.

I Can't Breathe, I Must Need Oxygen...

Nancy Clarke-Landry RN BSN & Joe Millar RRT

The history of the provincial home oxygen program. How to determine if someone needs long-term oxygen and how to arrange it.

Medications and Delivery Devices - View Clip

Melinda Barr BSc Pharm CRE

Common respiratory medications prescribed and delivery methods.

Self-Management Tutorial Review

Tutorial facilitators: Gisele Pereira BPT, Judy Riedel RN CRE, Melinda Barr BSc Pharm CRE, Pat German RN BN, Kelly smith RD, Beverly Nord RN, Joe Millar RRT, Sandra Lehmann BSW, & Rita Taylor OT MSc

Self-management strategies from tutorial session reviewed and an overall plan assembled for the case presented in the respiratory assessment session.

Canadian Thoracic Society Guidelines

Dr. Clare Ramsey MD MS FRCPC

Best practice using the CTS guidelines and recommendations.

Sleep Breathing Disorders

Dr. Eleni Giannouli MD FRCPC

A review of sleep disorders in terms of recognizing the symptoms, knowledge of treatment including lifestyle changes and initiating correct referrals for a thorough investigation.

National Lung Health Framework

Margaret Bernhardt-Lowdon BN

A made-in-Canada action plan to improve lung health. Its coordinated approach to the prevention and management of respiratory diseases will have a significant positive impact on the state of lung health in Canada.

I Hurt and Need Something for Pain... - View Clip

Dr. Paul Daeninck MD MSc FRCPC

Covers the effects of social stigma and chemical dependency on the compassionate and effective care of young adults with painful lung disease and addictions.

To order, please call 477-3374 or e-mail jwong5@vgh.mb.ca.

*Life and Breath: Respiratory Disease in Canada, 2007.