Drug Toxicity Mortality Data in Nova Scotia
Emily Schleifhauf, Senior Epidemiologist-Public Health Officer, Canadian Public Health Service placed with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service will present an update on the “Drug Toxicity Mortality Data in Nova Scotia”
The Building of an Emergency Response Plan in Response to Nova Scotia’s Toxic Drug Supply
“The Building of an Emergency Response Plan in Response to Nova Scotia’s Toxic Drug Supply”. A facilitated discussion with Dr. Robert Strang and Dr. Sam Hickcox.
Migraines in 45 Minutes
Guest presenter Dr. Jessica Dawe, Neurologist and Headache Specialist at QEII in Halifax. Session Learning Objectives: Review Red Flags for secondary causes of headache. Review the recognition of migraine in primary care using short screening questions. Discuss principles of migraine management, including non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies, with a focus on new developments. Microsoft Teams Login: […]
Pain Management of Recovering Addicted Patients
Presenter: Dr. Maureen Allen
Using Phenobarbital for Moderate to Severe Alcohol/Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
This is the first of a two part series on Alcohol Withdrawal Management. Dr. Akeem Adebayo, is a native of Nigeria. He had his primary medical education in Nigeria with elective rotations in South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America. He completed his residency training in Preventive Medicine at the University of Mississippi […]
Beyond Benzodiazepines: A Practical Guide to Challenging Dogma in the Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Across Treatment Settings
This is the second of the two part series: Alcohol Withdrawal Management. Presenter, Dr. J.J. Rasimas, has a Jesuit university background in biochemistry, mathematics, and philosophy. He completed the Medical Scientist Training Program at Penn State University, earning a Ph.D. in chemical biology (2002) and M.D. (2003). After Psychiatry residency training at the Mayo Clinic […]
Overcoming Pain Protective Behaviors for Individuals Experiencing Chronic Pain
Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 224 144 437 317 Passcode: 8zRq9P Dial in by phone +1 902-800-0740,,346703092# Canada, Halifax Find a local number Phone conference ID: 346 703 092# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: 20014895@t.plcm.vc Video ID: 119 699 484 0 More info For organizers: Reset dial-in PIN Presented […]
Examining the Generational Impact of Maternal Substance and Alcohol-Use on Family Health and Social Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Gander, General Pediatrician and Department Head of Pediatrics in St. John, NB Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 299 328 097 156 Passcode: gW9FUA Dial in by phone +1 902-800-0740,,573291457# Canada, Halifax Find a local number Phone conference ID: 573 291 457# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: […]
Nova Scotia Pain Services and How to Access Them
Hosted by: AMN-P&A Presented by: Heather Aikens, Health Services Manager Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine Meeting held on Microsoft Teams Meeting Link Meeting ID: 212 024 881 380 Passcode: XtEBXE Dial In: 1-902-800-0740, 764631350
Mindfulness 101
Hosted by: AMN-NB Presented by: Dr. Rama Gupta Rogers Meeting Link Meeting ID: 266 290 512 663 Passcode: m5HQXK Dial In: 1-902-800-0740, 370382631