2010 Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Provincial Conference:
Building Healthy Saskatchewan Communities

The 2nd annual Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Provincial Conference was held on June 3rd and June 4th, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan. This year's theme "Building Healthy Saskatchewan Communities: Advancing Chronic Disease Prevention & Management" provided health care practitioners, policy makers, administrators, organizations, and individuals committed to prevention and living well with chronic disease an opportunity to share ideas, practices and expertise. For information on the keynote speakers and their presentations please see the links below.

Keynote Speaker Presentations

Dr. Lorraine Wright - Thursday June 3, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Handout - Beliefs and Illness: A Compelling Connection for Healing

Dr. David Lau - Friday June 4, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - Handout - Obesity: The Common Soil of Chronic Conditions

Dr. Cory Neudorf - Friday June 4, 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. - Handout - Social Inequities: The Tsunami of Chronic Conditions

Dr. John Millar - Friday June 4, 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. - Handout - Prosperity & Wellbeing: Health Inequities & the Social Determinants of Health

Dr. Bob Haennel - Friday June 4, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Handout - Physical Activity in the Prevention & Management of Chronic Disease

Dr. Charl Els - Friday June 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Handout - Nicotine Dependence: Tackling it as a Chronic Condition

Concurrent Session Presentations

Triple Aim in Saskatchewan
Margaret Baker, Ministry of Health and Dr. Darcy Marciniuk, Saskatoon Health Region

School of Wellness Community Health Challenge
Janet Bradshaw, Pharmasave Drugs (Central) Region Ltd.

Outcomes of the RQHR Bariatric Surgery Assessment Pre-Surgical Program
Allison Kapp, Bariatric Assessment Clinic, RQHR

The Journey of Primary Health Care Provider Teams and Regional Intersectorial Relationships
Louise Verklan and Rita Robertson, Kelsey Trail Health Region

Leading by Example, Health Region Food and Nutrition Practices
Val Irvine, Saskatoon Health Region, Tracy Sanden, RQHR

Telehealth and Chronic Disease Management: How is this Technology Healping Us?
Michelle Hrychuk and Nicole Moore, Kelsey Trail Health Region

Photovoice: Picturing Healthy, Active Living Amongst Advocates Who Support All Nations People Experiencing HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
June LeDrew, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health, University of Regina

Improving Depression Care: Approaches to Stepped Care and Self-Management
Cathy Cole, Health Quality Council and Jackie Rorquist, Sun Country Health Region

Overcoming Gaps in COPD Care Through Partnership: Experiences from the CDMC II
Erin Walling, Health Quality Council

An Overview of the Canadian Best Practices Portal: Learning What Works in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Laura Donatelli, Public Health Agency of Canada

Syllabus

To view the Syllabus click here.