Meeting with the Federal Health Minister
On October 3, the four CRISM NPIs met with the Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, to discuss topics of mutual interest, including the current opioid crisis, cannabis legalization, and the role CRISM infrastructure will play in generating timely evidence to inform practice and policy. You can download the Q&A style briefing note provided […]
Ceremonies with our Elders
November 12, 2016 On November 12 2016 Cam Wild, David Hodgins, Colleen Dell, Denise Adams, and Barbara Fornssler attended ceremony hosted by Elders Jerry Saddleback, JoAnn Saddleback, and Terry Daniels in Maskwacis AB. Many of you will remember meeting JoAnn and Terry during the Prairie Node meeting in June of this year. This gathering was […]
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
On August 31, at 12:15, the needle exchange programs from around Alberta will be observing International Overdose Awareness day on the steps of the Alberta Legislature. This event is to raise awareness, and honour the many lives we have lost due to unintentional drug overdose. We have a number of amazing speakers, including: The Honourable […]
RECOVERY DAY
Please join us in celebrating Recovery Day! Events are happening in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert Check for events in your city at: www.recoverydaycanada.com
CAMH Opioid Dependence Treatment Program
On-line Course Sept 26-Nov 25, 2016 COURSE OVERVIEW This course is the foundation of the Opioid Dependence Treatment Certificate Program. The course is designed to promote inter-professional collaboration among the health care team involved in opioid dependence treatment. In this online course physicians, nurses, pharmacists and counsellors/case managers learn skills and review guidelines for effective […]