Synergy Online -- September 12, 2002

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In this issue:
-9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (CCIH): RESEARCH
-CSIH INVITES MEMBERS TO SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
-1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
-DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AND ENVIRONMENT: THE POST-JOHANNESBURG AGENDA
IN CANADA
-WHO RELEASES FIRST GLOBAL REFERENCE GUIDE ON SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF
ESSENTIAL MEDICINES
-MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF): THE PALESTINIAN CHRONICLES
-INVOLVEMENT AND RESPECT KEY TO SUCCESS IN ABORIGINAL HEALTH RESEARCH
-CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTENT: CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: CANADIAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 94TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: INTERNATIONAL SURGERY IN 2010 - VISIONS OF THE
FUTURE
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9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (CCIH): RESEARCH

The theme for the second day of the 9th Annual Canadian Conference on
International Health is "Research".  The conference, "Poverty, Health
and Equity: from global challenges to innovative solutions," will be
held in Ottawa, October 27-30, 2002.  The plenary session for the second
day will feature: Dr. Louis Currat, Executive Secretary for the Global
Forum for Health Research; Alan Bernstein, President of the Canadian
Institutes for Health Research; and, Mary Ann Lansang, Executive
Director of INCLEN Trust.  Concurrent sessions will also address the
theme of research.  For more details on this year's CCIH, visit the
conference website: http://www.csih.org/what/conferences.html.

Friday, September 13, 2002, is the last day to submit candidates for the
Canadian Society for International Health Lifetime Achievement Award!
The CSIH award is given each year at CCIH to an individual who has
contributed tirelessly to international health over a sustained period
of time. If you would like to nominate someone for this year’s award,
please submit the name and supporting background information to CSIH at
[log in to unmask] or (613) 241-5785 x 313.
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CSIH INVITES MEMBERS TO SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING

The Canadian Society for International Health is calling for Society
members to submit resolutions for consideration at the Annual General
Meeting (AGM) to be held Monday, October 28, 2002.  All proposed
resolutions must be submitted to the Society by two members in good
standing.  Submissions should include pertinent contact information as
well as supporting documentation if necessary.  The CSIH office must
receive all proposed resolutions by 5:00pm (eastern) Friday, October 18,
2002.  All such proposed resolutions will be considered by the CSIH
Resolutions Review Committee; if accepted for presentation to the Annual
General Meeting, they will be circulated to members prior to the AGM via
Synergy On-Line.  Members will receive further details on the procedure
for submission in the mail.
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1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The 1st Annual Conference on Children's Health and the Environment will
be held on Saturday, September 21, 2002 in Washington, DC.  The
conference is jointly sponsored by The George Washington University
Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center, and the Mid-Atlantic
Center for Children's Health and the Environment. The conference is
targeting physicians, nurses, and public health professionals. For
further information, visit the website: http://www.health-e-kids.org/.
To download the program brochure and registration form in PDF format,
click on: http://66.40.168.196/PDFs/MACCHEbrochure.pdf.
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DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AND ENVIRONMENT: THE POST-JOHANNESBURG AGENDA IN
CANADA

The Honourable Susan Whelan, Minister for International Cooperation,
wrapped up Canada's involvement in the World Summit on Sustainable
Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the speech "Development
Cooperation and Environment: The Post-Johannesburg Agenda." Minister
Whelan called the past year an exciting time for those working in
international development. She also argued that the challenges the
developing world is facing at this time are simply too complex for one
or two countries' governments to tackle alone. To read the speech,
visit:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf/852562900065549a85256250006cbb1a
/058e37bff075049185256c2a004bd6b7?OpenDocument.
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WHO RELEASES FIRST GLOBAL REFERENCE GUIDE ON SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF
ESSENTIAL MEDICINES

In its efforts to promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines, the
World Health Organization (WHO) has released the first edition of the
"WHO Model Formulary." The formulary is the first ever publication to
give comprehensive information on all 325 medicines contained in the WHO
Model List of Essential Drugs. It presents information on the
recommended use, dosage, adverse effects, and contra-indications of
these medicines, along with warnings. Correct use of this tool will
improve patient safety and limit superfluous medical spending.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/releases/who67/en/
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MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF): THE PALESTINIAN CHRONICLES

Since the beginning of the second Intifada in September 2000, MSF's
physician-psychologist teams have been providing assistance to
Palestinian civilians in Hebron and the Gaza Strip. MSF Canada has a
collection of articles on its website telling the story of its work with
the Palestinians.  The articles show the day-to-day reality of a people
trapped by war.  To read the articles, visit: http://www.msf.ca/.
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INVOLVEMENT AND RESPECT KEY TO SUCCESS IN ABORIGINAL HEALTH RESEARCH

The world's first national health research institute dedicated to
improving the health of aboriginal people has outlined the many
opportunities created in its first year of operation. The Institute of
Aboriginal Peoples' Health (CIHR-IAPH), founded by the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research, was created to support and promote health
research that has a positive impact on the mental, physical, emotional
and spiritual health of aboriginal people at all stages of life. The
CIHR-IAPH annual report highlights the importance of making research
relevant to aboriginal people. It is available in PDF format at:
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/institutes/iaph/publications/annual_report_20
01-02_e.pdf.
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CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTENT: CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation is calling for letters
of intent for its Open Grants Competition. The competition contributes
up to $2.5 million of foundation funds annually to projects and programs
in applied health services research, including nursing management and
organization issues. Researchers and decision-makers funded by this
competition collaborate to conduct research that is tailored to a set of
priority themes established through consultations with health-sector
decision-makers and researchers across Canada. The priority themes for
this year's competition are: Health Human Resources; Managing
Continuity; and Nursing Leadership, Organization and Policy. Letters of
intent are due November 6, 2002; the full applications are due March 19,
2003.  For more information, visit:
http://www.chsrf.ca/programs/ogc/index_e.shtml.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

The 4th Annual International Women's Health Symposium, "International
Women's Health: Making a Difference," will be held in Burlington,
Ontario, November 8, 2002.  Organizers are calling for abstracts.  The
deadline for submission is October 9, 2002.  For more information on the
conference and submission guidelines, visit:
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/iwh/.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: CANADIAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 94TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is calling for abstracts
for the association's 94th Annual Conference: "A View to the Future."
The conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta, May 10-13, 2003.
Abstracts may be for Posters, Oral presentations, Roundtables, or
Workshops. Submissions must be received at CPHA offices by November 1,
2002.  For further information, visit:
http://www.cpha.ca/english/conf/94thAnl/94conf.htm.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: INTERNATIONAL SURGERY IN 2010 - VISIONS OF THE
FUTURE

Organizers are calling for abstracts for the 3rd Annual Bethune Round
Table, "International Surgery in 2010: Visions of the Future."  The
Round Table will be held at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health
Sciences Centre in Toronto on March 28-29, 2003. A prize covering the
winner's return airfare will be given to the best abstract/project
summary.  Abstracts and summaries can be submitted online at:
http://www.utoronto.ca/ois/Abstract2003.htm. The deadline for submitting
is December 31, 2002. Early bird registration forms are also available
online at: http://www.utoronto.ca/ois/register2003.htm.  For general
information, visit: http://www.utoronto.ca/ois/BRT2003Index.htm.
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