1 December 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Institute of Health Economics Fred Horne, Chair, Standing Policy Committee on Health Speakers / Keynote Presentations Robert Brook, Rand HealthDownload Presentation Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera LivingDownload Presentation Presentations & Panel discussion Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta…
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Robert Brook Dr. Robert Brook, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.P is Vice-President and Director of RAND Health, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Professor of Health Services at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also directs the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program.…
1 December 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary’s Dean of Medicine, this third session considered the following theme: Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum III…
The Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan was produced by a panel of experts led by the Hon. Anne McLellan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. This consensus statement on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is the product of a unique conference: The IHE Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the…
Le présent énoncé consensuel a été préparé par un panel indépendant de professionnels de la santé et de représentants du milieu universitaire et du public en se fondant sur: les études publiées pertinentes réunies par le Comité scientifique de la conférence pour l’établissement…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Nancy Whitney, Clinical Director, King County Parent-Child Assistance Program, University of Washington.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Amy Salmon, Managing Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Sharon Brintnell, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, and Director, Occupational Performance Analysis Unit, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by the Honourable Mary Kate Harvie, Associate Chief Judge, Provincial Court of Manitoba.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dorothy Badry, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nancy Poole, Research Associate, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health; Research Consultant, Women and Substance Use Issues, British Columbia Women's Hospital.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
7 – 9 October 2009 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…
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee | Communications Committee Chair Dr. Gail Andrew, MDCM FRCP(C) Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Speakers Susan Astley, PhD Professor…
Wed 7 Oct 2009 | Thu 8 Oct 2009 | Fri 9 Oct 2009 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Conference Moderator: Nancy Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Wednesday, 7 October 2009 08:00 – 08:20 Opening Remarks The Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Finance…
Program Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Across the Lifespan Download Consensus Statement Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés…
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…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Suzanne Tough, Scientific Director, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip May, Professor of Sociology and Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico; Senior Research Scientist, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley, Professor of Epidemiology/Pediatrics, University of Washington; Director, Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Albert Chudley, Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside, Executive Director, Disability Programs, Manitoba Family Services and Housing.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Robin Thurmeier, FASD Resources Researcher, Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Stephen Duckett Dr. Stephen Duckett has spent his professional life working in health care. As Alberta Health Services' new President and Chief Executive Officer (effective March 23, 2009). He has more than 35 years of experience in health care. Prior to coming to Alberta, Dr. Duckett was Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Healthcare Improvement…
25 May 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Introductions Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Board Institute of Health Economics, Professor and CIHR/GSK Virology Chair, University of Alberta Fred Horne, MLA, Chair, Standing Committee on Health, Alberta Ken Hughes, Board Chair, Alberta Health Services Presentations Generating evidence to inform difficult decisions: building capacity through…
25 May 2009 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Innovation Forum series reflects one of the key goals of the Institute to promote open debate and dialogue on important issues in the health care system among academia, government, health service executives and industry. The Institute believes that the significant challenges facing the health system will only…
Background: Although many programs targeting fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are implemented, the province of Alberta is still lacking information on costs of FASD.
Objectives: To estimate the costs of FASD in Alberta based on available US and Canadian research on costs of FASD, and Alberta data.