MSP Member Update Vol. 8 No. 39
Sept. 30, 2009
In This Issue: 1. H1N1: What We Need To Know - Manitoba Respiratory Health Professionals
2. Best Banting Evening - Canadian Diabetes Association
3. BONE UP Workshop - Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter
1. H1N1: What we Need to Know - The Manitoba Respiratory Health Professionals (MbRHP) are hosting an educational evening entitled “H1N1: What We Need to Know”. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at 5:00 pm in the Pedway Café – Health Sciences Centre, 730 William St. Presenters at the event include Betty Ross, Dr. Fred Aoki, Brenda Dyck, Fred Atkin, Todd Mortimer, and Dr. Alfred Gin. The deadline to register is October 17th.
To register please contact Beverly at 774-5501 Ext. 228 or beverly.sayavong@mb.lung.ca. For more information on the event please go to: http://www.msp.mb.ca/files/events/h1n1_oct.pdf.
2. Canadian Diabetes Association - Best Banting Evening - Light up the night in support of Diabetes research and education at the Best Banting Evening, Friday, November 13, from 7 – 11pm at The Gallery in the Manitoba Hydro Building, 360 Portage Avenue. The event, so named to honour the co-discoverers of insulin, Dr. Charles Best and Sir Frederick Banting – will offer a casually elegant gathering for 250 guests.
Treat yourself to a sublime selection of delightful food and fine wine pairings complete with commentary and guidance from George Andrews, the proprietor of G.J. Andrews Food & Wine Shoppe, Winnipeg’s premiere specialty market. Set in the engaging, street-level space in the Manitoba Hydro Gallery, indulge with friends as downtown comes to life. The night ends in celebration with a countdown to the lighting of the Manitoba Hydro building in blue to mark World Diabetes Day on November 14.
The evening will include live music, door prize, silent auction and special guests. Tickets are $200 (tax receipt for a portion of the ticket price). All proceeds support diabetes research and education through the Canadian Diabetes Association. To reserve your tickets call Shelagh at 204.925.3800 ext. 239.
3. Osteoporosis Canada- MB Chapter – BONE UP Workshop on Thursday, October 29, 2009. This Bone Up Workshop is a continuing education program for Registered Dieticians and Pharmacists who treat and train individuals with Osteoporosis. For more information on this event please visit: http://www.msp.mb.ca/files/events/bone_up_poster.pdf.
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