Conferences May 2008

Date	Conference
14 - 16	Nursing research: achievements, problems, questions, perspectives - The general goal of this conference is to promote nursing as a profession by promoting nursing research across Russia to improve nursing, to provide Russian nurses with the opportunity of communicating with their colleagues, sharing experience in terms of nursing research, and to start off breaking Russian nurses isolation. Email: info-nurse21@rambler.ru
17 - 18	First World Health Professions Conference on Regulation (WHPCR) - 'The Role and Future of Health Professions Regulation' Venue: Centre International de Conférence de Genève (CICG), Geneva, Switzerland The WHPA invites you to participate in the World Health Professions Conference on Regulation. This Conference is hosted in cooperation with the World Confederation for Physical Therapy and it will take place prior to the World Health Assembly (19-23 May 2008). The World Health Professions Conference on Regulation will bring together leaders in health professions regulation to discuss: 1) Different models of health professional regulation 2) Regulatory body governance and performance 3) Trade in services and implications for regulation
18 - 21	16th World Congress of Cardiology The World Congress of Cardiology 2008 is jointly organised by the World Heart Federation, a nongovernmental organization whose mission is to help people achieve longer and better lives through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, together with the Argentine Society of Cardiology and the Argentine Federation of Cardiology. Prevention, education and the sharing of knowledge are just three of the key themes that unite our approach and which will be reflected throughout all aspects of the congress, allowing you to learn and network with fellow cardiologists and related specialists, members of heart foundations and health professionals worldwide. Participants are expected from over 100 countries.
21 - 24	Australian College of Operating Room Nurses Conference Venue: Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia Now is the time to start planning for our 2008 ACORN National Conference experience at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast Queensland from 21 – 24 May 2008. The conference committee have been coordinating an interesting and diverse program for your enjoyment. The education component of the program includes five practical workshops on Wednesday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will consist of concurrent session streams including - International speakers - Management issues - Anaesthetics and Recovery - Infection Control (including updates on AS/NZS 4187) - Research - Recruitment and Retention and - Clinical issues With thanks to our sponsors supporting naming rights of a session stream in the education program, delegates can look forward to guest appearances from invited speakers.
22 - 24	2nd Conference of Migrant Health in Europe Location: Malmö, Sweden On behalf of the local organizing committee, the scientific committee and the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) we invite you to the 2nd Conference of Migrant Health in Europe. The aim of the conference is to bring together new and innovative research – in particular with a public health emphasis. We are pleased to present an interesting scientific programme to expand and discuss our knowledge on the following topics, all in migrant perspectives; Health as a human right, Sexual and reproductive health, Health systems and policies, Mental health, Occupational health and labour market, Life style and chronic diseases. The conference will also provide a possibility to strengthen networks and bridge collaboration throughout Europe.
25 - 28	Geneva Health Forum - Towards Global Access to Health Second Edition Venue: International Conference Centre Geneva, Switzerland The Geneva Forum: Towards Global Access to Health brings together on an equal basis all actors involved in access to health – including international, national and local organizations; government agencies; the private sector; hospitals; universities; civil society; and most importantly those who need care. It provides an interactive and dynamic platform for critical reflexion on the complexity of global access to health. Under the flags of equity, partnership, and capacity building, it strives to link policies and guidelines to actual practice in the field. Combining scientific rigour and powerful testimonies, the Geneva Health Forum aims to provide integrated approaches and responses to global health challenges. Geneva, headquarters of numerous international organizations active in the health sector, provides a unique environment for this event. Contact Name: Forum Secretariat Geneva Health Forum Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, HUG Tel.: +41 22 3729658 or +41 22 3729672 Fax: +41 22 3729626 Contact Email: info.genevahealthforum@hcuge.ch
28 - 30	1st NUS-UH Conference: Advanced Practice Nursing in Multicultural Environments Venue: Clinical Research Centre Auditorium, National University Singapore. The conference aims to bring together health professionals, educators, researchers, regulators and policy makers worldwide in order to discuss current issues related to advanced nursing practice in our global nursing community, develop strategies for the future and increase avenues of communication as they affect the health of diverse populations. Contact Organization: Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore Contact Name: Madrean Schober Contact Email: nurms@ni2006.org

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