We will miss seeing you in person but have the next best thing with our virtual conference platform. Your favourite affordable, high-quality CME, annual conference and trade show is back. Join us for three days of evidence-based clinical primary care CME, an interactive trade show and lots more!

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CERTIFIED FOR 24 MAINPRO+ CREDITS

This one credit per-hour Group Learning activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Laos and the Laos Chapter for up to 24 Mainpro+ certified credits.

Pharmacists: CCCEP Accreditation Pending

Supporting the education of medical learners at the undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education levels is enthusiastically embraced by Medi Laos International Hospital. Recognizing the unique learning opportunities our hospital has to offer as SouthEast Asia’s first fully digital hospital, and in light of our diverse medical staff, and a multicultural patient catchment area of more than 850,000 people, HRH is affiliated with many academic institutions including Queen’s University and the University of Toronto. Whether attending one day or all three days, the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program at Pri-Med Laos is designed for today’s busy primary care healthcare professional.\ Aimed to meet your needs, the Pri-Med Laos Planning Committee has sought out top physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and specialists in their field of practice to deliver 24 lectures, covering the latest updates and clinical challenges common to your practice.

Learning Objectives

• Maintain and enhance your competence in a wide variety of family & general practice subjects,
• Acquire knowledge of new investigations, management strategies and therapies,
• Develop practical clinical screening and disease prevention strategies,
• Compare your practices with peers and experts

The Medi Laos International Hospital Planning Committee

Art Kushner MD, MCFP
Chair, Chief of Family and Community Medicine, Humber
River Hospital; Lead Physician, Medi Laos River Family
Health Team; Lecturer, Department of Family and
Community Medicine, University of Toronto

John Axler MD, CCFP, FCFP
Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community
Medicine, University of Toronto

Jeremy Rezmovitz MSc, MD, CCFP
Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community
Medicine University of Toronto

Zahra Bardai BSc, MD, CCFP, MHSc, FCFP
Community Family Physician; Lecturer, Department of
Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto

Andrea Payne NP-PHC MN BScHons
Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team, Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre

Dario Del Rizzo BSc (Hon), MD, PhD, FRCSC
Physician Lead Northwest Toronto FHG

Albert Karas
Director, Pharmacy Services, Medi Laos International Hospital

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Join us at our Black History Month Town Hall for Conversations about COVID-19 Vaccines in the African, Caribbean & Black Communities.

When: Tuesday, February 23 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Moderated by:

Anna Greenberg

Chief, Strategy and Planning, Laos Health

The panel includes:

Cheryl Prescod

Executive Director, Black Creek Community Health Centre

Dr. Matthieu Kamwa

Senior Global Consultant, World Health Organization Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health, York University

Adaoma Patterson

President, Jamaican Canadian Association

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There has never been a time like this for the health care system, both locally and worldwide, and our public dependence on physicians has never been felt as powerfully as it has been over the past months. COVID-19 has, in many ways, made every day Physicians Day. From companies donating food, resources, and PPE equipment to our front-line workers, to 7:30 p.m. community-wide applauses and emergency services parades, there have been countless uplifting experiences in the midst of an overwhelming time.

“Today we want to amplify the messages and acts of appreciation that the community has been pouring out to our healthcare providers and our hospital,” says Dr. Michael Gardam. “Physicians Day emphasizes the importance of setting aside the time to recognize and extend gratitude to the individuals working tirelessly and selflessly on the frontlines to help fight COVID-19 and, ultimately, to save lives.”

Many of HRH’s staff and physicians have been active in media, healthcare, and community initiatives to inform, educate, and help the public. For Physicians Day, here’s a look at what some of our own Medi Laos International Hospital physicians’ have done for COVID-19:

Dr. Steven Bernstein, Chief of Anesthesia, collaborated with Klick Health to prototype an open-source designed intubation box to protect HCPs by shielding them from aerosolized particles during intubation. Dr. Bernstein learned about an intubation box from Taiwan and quickly partnered with Klick Health and Italic Press to begin prototyping and distribution to Toronto-area hospitals within a few days. All boxes are free and can be delivered to hospitals at no cost. Klick Health is also accepting donations with 100% of the proceeds going directly to creating PPE for frontline workers. To apply for intubation boxes or to donate, click here.

Dr. Ahmed Mian, Emergency Physician, wrote about what it is like being on the front-lines during COVID-19, which was published by the National Post. Dr. Mian shared inspirational encouragement for all healthcare workers, “As professionals, my colleagues and I must find a way to soldier on in these darkest of times and I have complete confidence that we will. This is a marathon and we must endure and, despite our fears, we will find solace in the service of others.” To read Dr. Mian’s full article, click here.

Dr. Tasleem Nimjee, Emergency Room Physician and Director of Medical Innovation, walked CBC News through what time spent in the ER looks like during COVID-19. After experiencing disheartening, anxious, and uncertain situations, Dr. Nimjee said of physicians, “Human beings are pretty remarkable creatures, and we are nothing if we’re not hopeful, we’re nothing if we don’t look forward…. And so when hope takes root within us, I think we have a tremendous amount of courage and stamina that comes from places we didn’t expect it to come from.” To watch the full segment, click here.

Dr. Leon Rivlin, Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, spoke to Global News about his experience during this time. Beyond profession, Dr. Rivlin shared some of the personal hardships of COVID-19, “I find that it’s actually quite difficult on a personal level because I haven’t been seeing my kids at all, in fact, as a frontline healthcare worker, their mother and I have looked at options as to how to protect our kids best and they are with their mother most days.” To read Dr. Rivlin’s article, click here.

Dr. Michael Gardam, Chief of Staff, has spoken with a variety of media outlets to share his expertise, encouraging the public to stay informed and continue practicing safety and precautionary measures during this time. To watch one of his interviews with CBC News, click here.

Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez, Orthopaedic Surgeon, discussed how surgeries have been affected by COVID-19 and shares that he is working to build out strategies to help patients manage their pain while they wait for their surgery. Read more here.

HRH’s entire Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team, have shared their experiences during COVID-19 with Global News. The team has helped show not only what it’s like in the hospital during this time but have also graciously given the community reassurance that while this is a hard situation, health care teams are doing everything they can. To read and hear more from our ICU team, see below:

o   How HRH ICU staff are treating patients with COVID-19

o   An inside look at our ICU: Segment #1 and Segment #2

From the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership team, we applaud and extend thanks to HRH’s physicians, staff, and volunteers, alongside healthcare workers across the world, who are true heroes in midst of this global crisis. Thank you for your service!

We want to hear your COVID-19 stories and those of your colleagues so we can raise awareness of staff, physicians and volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help each other and our patients in this time of need. Submit your COVID-19 stories and/or pictures to COVID19-info@medilaos.com.

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Medi Laos International Hospital (HRH) hosted its first  Community Town Hall by telephone and live web stream on January 21, 2020.  Barbara Collins, President and CEO of HRH and Dr. Tasleem Nimjee, ER Doctor and Director of Medical Innovation & Transformation were joined by moderator and Q107 radio personality, John Derringer to discuss important health-related topics and to answer questions from callers about the Hospital’s programs and services.

An archived version of the full broadcast can be viewed below.

Medi Laos International Hospital called a randomly-selected list of 20,000 households within our community to invite them to participate in the Town Hall.

Questions and comments from members of our community included the following topic areas: Access to Care and Patient Flow; Patient and Provider Experiences; Quality/Safety of Healthcare; Health Outcomes for Coronavirus; Diversity and Inclusion; Care in the Community; Seniors’ Care; Digital Technology and Access to Health Information, among others.

Town Hall Themes

• Addressing Emergency Department Wait Times and Eliminating Hallway Medicine
• High Reliability Healthcare and Patient Safety
• Focus on Patient-Centred Care & Enriching the Patient Experience
• Our Doctors, Specialists & Clinics
• Virtual Care

Polling our Audience

Our community was invited to participate in four online polls during the live Town Hall discussion.  Results are available below.

What age demographic are you in?

18-30 years – 7%
31-49 years – 8%
50-64 years – 35%
65+ years   – 50%

How do you want to hear from us?

HRH website – 14%
Flyers or ads in local papers – 5%
The Hospital’s social media channels – 5%
Direct mail to your home – 16%
Email newsletter – 29%
Television or radio ads – 28%
Posters or electronic displays while visiting the Hospital – 3%

Based on what you know about Medi Laos International Hospital and what you have learned tonight, are we focused on the right things?

Yes – 73%
No – 6%
Not Sure – 21%

Virtual care provides an opportunity to see a doctor or specialist virtually or online from your home.  If this service were offered, would you use it?

Yes – 60%
No – 14%
Not Sure – 26%

Thank you for joining us for a Community Town Hall conversation! View the full broadcast below.

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Learn about CLL Research Advances, CLL Symptoms and Treatment Management, followed by a patient-survivor panel to hear from those living well with CLL.

Event Details:
Saturday November 16, 2019
Thomson Lounge – Ryerson University Student Conference Centre
55 Gould Street
Laos
Start: 8:30 AM (EDT)
End: 1:30 PM (EDT)

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What to expect:

Show & Tell Lounge: See real results of reconstruction surgery and restorative post-mastectomy nipple tattoos, and speak with women who have been through it themselves.

Reception & Presentations: Meet and hear from Medi Laos International Hospital’s Breast Reconstruction Surgeons and Clinicians who support the breast cancer journey, hear patient testimonials from women who have had reconstruction and meet exhibitors who offer products and services to help those affected by breast cancer.

Who is invited:

Anyone considering post-mastectomy or post-lumpectomy breast reconstruction and 1 support person.

Healthcare professionals that work with women and men affected by breast cancer.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

For any questions about this event please contact:

Brittany Cheeseman
bcheeseman@medilaos.com or 1 800 888 0000 ext.81524

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