Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Louis Hugo Francescutti, MD, PhD, MPH, FRCPC, FACPM, CCFP, FRCP(Ire), FRCP(Edin), ICD-D, CCPEPresident, Canadian Medical Association, 2013-14 Dr. Louis Francescutti received his combined Doctor of Philosophy (Immunology) in 1985 and Doctor of Medicine in 1987 from the University of Alberta. In 1994, he completed further studies in injury control…
28 November 2013Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81424176 Keynote presentation Let's Talk Health and Not HealthcareDr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical AssociationDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81416417 Disclaimer:…
28 November 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Christine Werk.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Liz Dennett.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Mary Berube.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Gammon.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Jeanette Lequiere-Tough.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Eli Marie Wiig.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jody Allen Crowe.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trish Reay.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Enid Watson.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Malcolm King, SFU Faculty of Health Sciences; CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joanne Weinberg, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
23 – 25 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD Well-known…
Plenary Speakers | Scientific Committee | Steering Subcommittee | Prevention Subcommittee | Organizing Committee Plenary Speakers Keynote Speaker Honorable Alison M. Redford, Q.C., Premier of Alberta, Canada Speakers Susan Astley, PhD, Research Affiliate at the Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington Ilona Autti-Rämö,…
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013 First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 8:00 – 12:30 OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE Welcome from the Steering Committee of Alberta Initiatives on FASDEgon Jonsson and Marguerite Trussler http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/77103171 FASD Prevention in a Policy…
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013| Other Presentations First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 13:30 – 15:00 PANEL A PRESENTATIONS Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013) Dr. Susan Astley Download presentation (7.7 MB) Evaluating FASD Prevention…
Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD The International Charter on Prevention of FASD has been published in The Lancet Global Health, one of the world’s most influential public-health journals. The Charter – also known as the “Edmonton Charter” – was endorsed at the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD in September…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Carol Rangel.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Carmen Rasmussen.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Kelly Coons.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brenda Elias.
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kersti Linask.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sheila McDonald.
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
This consensus statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the product of a unique IHE Consensus Development Conference held in September 2013. The event was a three-day juried hearing of evidence and scientific findings that allowed for the engagement and collaboration of citizens and decision makers in government and the justice system in addressing…
IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Well-known speakers from around the world presented facts and findings from research, and described innovative…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jonathan Rudin, Program Director, Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto; Chair, FASD Justice Committee.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by The Honourable Judge Sheila Whelan, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Donna Debolt, Social Work Consultant, Edmonton, Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Andrew, Board Member, Canada FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead, Pediatrics; Medical Director, FASD Clinical Services; Pediatric Consultant, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Greenspan, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Arlin Pachet, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Speakers | Jury | Steering Committee | Legal Subcommittee | Legal Working Group | Youth Ambassadors for FASD Working Group | Organizing Committee Planning for the Legal Issues Conference was carried out by a Subcommittee co-chaired by Kurt Sandstrom, Assistant Deputy Minister, Legal Services, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General; and Karen…
Program Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013Download Consensus Statement Media Release 20 September 2013 – FASD Jury calls for changes to legal systemDownload Media Release Conference…
Reflections from the Conference Jury Chair: The Honourable Ian Binnie, C.C., Q.C, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada What was the jury experience like at the FASD Conference?http://player.vimeo.com/video/80933845 What are you taking away from this conference?http://player.vimeo.com/video/80933844 Myles Himmelreich, Motivational Speaker What supports have helped you with…
How do you engage citizens, decision-makers, and experts in an appropriate way to address complex health issues? One approach is the Consensus Development Conference. The Consensus Development Conference approach has been used effectively in Alberta by the Institute of Health Economics. The program is modelled on the National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus Development program…
Wed 18 Sep 2013 | Thu 19 Sep 2013 | Fri 20 Sep 2013 Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Wednesday, 18 September 2013 8:45 – 10:25 QUESTION 1: What are the implications of FASD for the legal system?a) An overview of FASD and its general implications An Introduction to FASDSterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest…
18 – 20 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges. Download…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Patricia MacPherson, Senior Research Manager, Correctional Service of Canada.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kathy Sulik, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology; Member of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor of Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta; Director of Research Collaborations, IHE.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Fia Jampolsky, Chair, Yukon Human Rights Commission; Lawyer, Cabott and Cabott, Whitehorse.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Larry Burd, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Director of the North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center and PAS Clinic.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ab Chudley, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba; Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. William Edwards, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Allan Manson, Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Objectives: To estimate the break-even effectiveness of the Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service Networks in reducing occurrences of secondary disabilities associated with FASD.
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt.Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010 Sir Al Aynsley-Green is one of the world's leading authorities on children's services, child health and childhood. Through his distinguished early career as a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher, he developed a deep interest in the circumstances…
9 May 2013Edmonton, Alberta Introductory Remarks Ms. Robyn Blackadar, President and CEO, Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Researchhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66438458 Keynote Presentation Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt. Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66486081 Response Dr. April Elliott, Chief…
9 May 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum IX – Early childhood…
5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable was a follow-up to a 2011 National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payer Agreements held in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Annual Symposium.…
Biographies Hon. Fred Horne Minister of Health, Government of Alberta Mr. Horne was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, Mr. Horne was appointed as Minister of Health. He had served as Minister of Health and Wellness since October 2011. He also served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee…
Sunday, 5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland Opening Remarks Anderson Chuck, Director of Economic Evaluation and Analytics, Institute of Health Economics Greetings from the IHE Board Mark Findlay, AstraZeneca, IHE Board Member Greetings from the Minister Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Health, Alberta Outline of the Day Chris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Discussions on…
Roundtable Final Report Provincial Industry-Payer Agreements in an Era of National Pricing Strategies – National Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report Program Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies – Program Download Program Background Document Industry-Payer Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder Download…
From the Introduction: In this paper, we report a discussion of available evidence regarding the association between poverty and FASD, and regarding the economic consequences of FASD on individuals and families which may materialize an FASD - poverty trap.
19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory' concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta, including…
Biographies Dr. Lorne Tyrrell Board Chair, Institute of Health Economics Dr. Tyrrell is a former Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He is a co-discoverer of the first oral antiviral drug to treat Hepatitis B. He is the CIHR/GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Virology at the U of A, Chair of the Gairdner Foundation, and a member of the Research Council of the Canadian…
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Welcome Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://player.vimeo.com/video/60518479 Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM)Download Presentation http://player.vimeo.com/video/60607075 Greetings from the Government of…
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Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #16. This report has been prepared in view of the continuing interest in positron emission tomography and other functional diagnostic imaging (FDI) methods within the Alberta health care system. It also continues the work at the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research in developing approaches to assessment…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #16. This is the second volume of an assessment of functional diagnostic imaging methods in imaging of the myocardium. Volume 1 included an overview of the assessment findings and provided comments on the place of the FDI techniques in this application. In this volume, further details are given of the assessment…