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November 2015 Support Group Meeting

September 30, 2015 by

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 November Speaker Gary Switzer

To speak on why the new hospital is needed in Windsor.

Biography

Gary Switzer, Chief Executive Officer
Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network

Gary Switzer joined the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) in August, 2005 as the inaugural CEO. As the first employee, he has built the organization to oversee the planning, integration, and funding of over 80 local health service providers including seven hospitals, with an annual budget of $1 billion.

Gary has a genuine passion for health care that drives him and the LHIN staff to make a difference in the lives of Erie St. Clair residents. Through his leadership, the Erie St. Clair LHIN has focused on improving system accountability, and reducing surgical, emergency department and diagnostic wait times. Gary provided the local introduction of innovative programs including Home First, Palliative Care Outreach, and Health Links.

Prior to joining the health care sector, Gary was a senior executive within the telecommunications industry. The national and international business experience he brings to the LHIN, provides a fresh perspective and leadership presence needed for thinking outside of the health care box.

The Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (ESC LHIN) is one of 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) in Ontario. The LHINs were established in 2006 to manage the planning, integration, performance, and funding of the health care system.

LHINs are community-based, non-profit organizations funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to plan, fund and coordinate services.

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September 2015 Support Group Meeting

September 7, 2015 by

 

TimBrady
We are pleased to have Pharmacist Tim Brady as our Guest Speaker for September 8th.  Over the years Tim has amassed a wealth of information about Health Care Drugs, how they work, their side effects and how they react with each other. 
We as patients, have the right to understand our medications and make informed decisions, to be able to gauge the benefits and risks of treatment, as well as grasp important cost issues.
Tim will help us with this and answer our questions.
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August 2015 Support Group Meeting

August 10, 2015 by

audreylogan

 

Our guest speaker for Tuesday, August the 11th will be
Audrey Logan, from Cancer Care Ontario.   Audrey is an Aboriginal patient Navigator for Erie-St. Clair Regional Cancer Program.
Audrey will speak about her role as the Aboriginal Navigator and the service that she provides to the Aboriginal community located in Erie St. Clair.  Audrey works with First Nations, Inuit and Metis clients in every stage of the cancer journey.  The Aboriginal population gets diagnosed at later stages of cancer and this work is in its early stages.

 

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June 2015 Support Group Meeting

May 22, 2015 by

deklaj

 

Dr. Tom Deklaj, MD, FRCSC, originally from Windsor, obtained hisDoctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto and Internship and Urology Residency at Halifax’s DalhousieUniversity. Most recently, he held a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Urology Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at the University of Chicago. Dr. Deklaj is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Canada, an Endourological Society Fellow and a member of the Canadian Urological Association.

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May 2015 Support Group Meeting

April 10, 2015 by

 

Robotic Hysterectomies

Stacey Dusik RN, BScN, CRNFA

 Stacey will be providing an update on the DaVinci Robot Program at Windsor Regional Hospital at our May 12th meeting.

Stacey’s Biography

In 1994, I graduated from the University of Western Ontario with my BScN.  My career began at a private oral surgery office from 1994-2001.  In 2001, I began working in the Operating Room at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.  During my years at Henry Ford Hospital my focus of practice was Urological Surgeries.  The Urologists at Henry Ford Hospital began working with the daVinci robot in 2001.  I was able to be part of the daVinci team.  In 2006, my role expanded to Registered Nurse First Assistant thus enabling me to be involved in over 4000 cases.  As part of a dedicated team member, I was able to travel around the world teaching and educating others regarding robotic surgeries.  The team traveled to countries such as Greece, Italy, India, Malaysia, France, South Korea and China performing surgeries and educating.  In June 2014, I became the Clinical Practice Manager at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus.  I have the opportunity to be part of the team working and developing the daVinci robotic program in Windsor.

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Help Develop Advanced Care Planning Resources (With a link to a Survey)

December 19, 2014 by

PCCN News

A True NTH Canada Special Request!
Dear PCCN Member,

In September, the Movember Foundation launched True NTH- the largest ever initiative global initiative into prostate cancer care.  It’s a revolutionary program that will help men with prostate cancer and their families access information, care, and support that is focused on improving quality of life. It will enable men with prostate cancer to learn about their treatment and its impacts, collaborate with their care team as well as their social support network, and receive support and encouragement to optimize their quality of life.

Please click here for a short video that describes True NTH.

Prostate Cancer Canada is leading the True NTH Canada program.  PCC’s True NTH member organizations is a collaborative of over 20 leading research institutions and cancer care centres.  True NTH Canada will introduce 9 unique programs for men, providers and their families spanning across Treatment and Decision Support, Sexual Health, Lifestyle Management and Peer to Peer Navigation.

End of Life care will be a critical component of this work.  The True NTH Advanced Care Planning team have asked us to circulate a survey to our PCCN leaders and members!

We need your help in developing the right resources to help prostate cancer patients and their families and raising greater awareness of the value of advance care planning.

Please click here for further information and the link to the survey.

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Photos from December 2014 Meeting

December 14, 2014 by

Photos from the December 9, 2014 meeting.

Entertainment was provided by the Hospice Quartet Band.
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January 2015 Support Group Meeting

December 6, 2014 by

Timeless

Keep Calm and Relaxed

Christine will be presenting simple relaxation techniques to calm the mind and body. For time and location, please click here.

Christine Maria Gross is Coordinator of Complementary Programs at The Hospice and has a private practice in Natural Health Care. Cancer free for 24 years, Christine’s goal is to support others in learning the pillars of good health and through a variety of techniques, workshops and individual consultations. A published author and public speaker, Christine holds professional memberships with the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, the Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario and is an Authorized Instructor of The Radiance Technique®.

Please click on the image above  for more information on Christine’s book.

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2014 Donation to the Regional Men’s Health Program

November 7, 2014 by

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The Windsor Essex Prostate Cancer Support Group have proudly donated $2,000 to the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation for the Regional Men’s Health Program at Windsor Regional Hospital

 

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2014 Cheque Presentation – Regional Men’s Health Program

November 4, 2014 by

prostate support group

November 2014 Cheque Presentation from the Windsor Essex Prostate Cancer Support Group to the  Men’s Health Program at the Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus.

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