Speaker Bio: Elton Beardy is Anishinini from Kitchenuhumaykoosib Inninuwug. Working within St. Joseph's Care Group as a Cultural Practitioner, he provides cultural services dedicated to holistic healing as part of the N'doo'owe Binesi Traditional Healing Program. His practice is deeply rooted in his people's traditional spirituality, which he shares with clients and fellow staff in […]
Palliative care course for health care professionals who care for patients with advanced heart diseases. LEAP™ Heart is an interprofessional course that provides health care professionals with the skills and competencies of the palliative care approach, with course modules and case studies contextualized to cardiology teams working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and coronary care units. […]
Learning Objectives: Learn to recognize the factors that cause dyspnea Gain an understanding of how to assess & manage dyspnea Please note, this is an in-person event Register by clicking HERE
Award-winning palliative care course for health care professionals. LEAP™ Core is an interprofessional course that focuses on the essential competencies to provide a palliative care approach. LEAP™ Core is taught by local experts who are experienced palliative care clinicians and educators. Who is it for? LEAP™ Core is ideal for any health care professional (e.g., […]
Palliative care course for health care professionals working in cancer care settings. LEAP™ Oncology is an interprofessional online course that provides health care professionals with the essential skills and competencies of the palliative care approach, with course modules and case studies contextualized to the cancer care setting. Who is it for? LEAP™ Oncology is ideal […]
Session Info: Imagine trying to access home care without a home... In this session, members of the Palliative Advocacy Care Team (PACT) & Palliative Carelink will discuss how health and social care workers can adopt approaches to care that recognize and adapt to the social and structural determinants of health. The goal of this session […]
Palliative Care for Frontline Workers Online As our population ages and health challenges evolve, the demand for skilled palliative care is more crucial than ever. This course, tailored to the learning needs and preferences of frontline care providers, offers flexible learning to enhance skills in palliative care. Feedback from past participants highlights a significant boost in […]
Palliative Care for Frontline Workers As our population ages and health challenges evolve, the demand for skilled palliative care is more crucial than ever. This course, tailored to the learning needs and preferences of frontline care providers, offers flexible learning to enhance skills in palliative care. Feedback from past participants highlights a significant boost in […]
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Palliative Care for Frontline Workers As our population ages and health challenges evolve, the demand for skilled palliative care is more crucial than ever. This course, tailored to the learning needs and preferences of frontline care providers, offers flexible learning to enhance skills in palliative care. Feedback from past participants highlights a significant boost in […]
Session Information: Learn more about “Lifting Our Minds” - an initiative created to provide a safe space of communication regarding the transitioning from the physical being to the spirit world. The goal is to empower communities and equipped them with confidence, understanding, and teachings in culture and traditions regarding end-of-life care. Speaker Bio: Diane created […]
Session Info: What is Age Friendly Thunder Bay? Past Chair of Age Friendly, Rebecca Johnson will present on this international organization. Learn about how Age Friendly started, where they are, and where they are going. Age Friendly plays an important role in our community, supporting older adults to improve their quality of life through informed […]
Lakehead University respectfully acknowledges its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Indigenous people. Lakehead Thunder Bay is located on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses, and is committed to a relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. As a Centre we are committed to working towards reconciliation and decolonizing our work and have committed as a staff to educating ourselves in these areas both personally and professionally.