On behalf of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres (CAPHC), our 2011 Conference Planning Committee and our Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) hosts, it is our pleasure to welcome you to our nation's capital and to CAPHC’s 2011 Annual Conference - “Exploring the Future of Children’s Health Care - What Can We Expect? How Do We Prepare?”.
Today’s children and youth are tomorrow’s leaders. How do we ensure this generation grows up healthy, in body and in mind? How do we create and sustain a healthcare system that responds to the needs of this vulnerable population? As healthcare professionals, how will we respond to the anticipated changes in the future of healthcare delivery; the impact of technology in the immediate and long term future, as well as our acceptance and/or resistance to the role of social media in our respective practices?
We all believe in the future of our country and in the health and well-being of our children and youth. As healthcare providers and leaders, policy and decision makers and consumers, we have a shared obligation to ensure a solid and healthy future for all children and youth as they transition to adulthood. This year’s Annual Conference will welcome nationally renown health care advocates and many content experts who will lead and deliver highly relevant and thought provoking sessions that will address both the challenges and opportunities of our changing times.
All sessions will be population focused and are being planned to ensure a “value add” for all our delegates!
Our 2011 exhibits and poster sessions will be presented at the beautiful Westin Ottawa and will be bigger and better than ever! This year’s conference facility will provide a spacious venue and opportunity for all delegates to network and showcase innovative research and health service delivery initiatives.
The 2011 CAPHC Annual Conference promises many exciting and highly relevant collaborative opportunities for all delegates. Be sure to take advantage of the early bird discount by registering before August 29, 2011.
Additional conference program information, call for poster abstracts and on-line registration can be found on the CAPHC website at www.conference.caphc.org.
We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!
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