BMO Education & Conference Centre, Toronto Western Hospital
Event Address:
60 Leonard Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T2R1
Canada
Highlights: Click here to view the program (below) Audience: This event is for the general public Fee: Free of charge How to Register: Advance registration is required. Call 416 597-3422 ext 3448 to register or use link below.
Registration: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/ConcussionSymp2019/reg/landing
Time |
Session Information |
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5:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
6:00pm | Canadian Concussion Centre Conference: Opening Remarks Charles Tator, Professor of Neurosurgery, Canadian Concussion Centre Lead |
6:05pm | The Teen Brain: A time of risk to the brain, but recovery can be enhanced Huw Williams, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Exeter, UK |
6:15pm | Canadian Concussion Centre: Support and education for patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms and families Lesley Ruttan, Neuropsychologist Heather Sloman, Occupational Therapist , University Health Network |
6:30 pm | Wires, Sparks and Balloons: Mental health aspects of concussion Abe Snaiderman, Neuropsychiatrist, University Health Network |
6:40pm | A Little Bit of Creativity and Courage Can Go a Long Way: Perspectives from living with Post-Concussive Syndrome Kanika Gupta, Multidisciplinary artist and social entrepreneur |
6:50pm | REFRESHMENTS |
7:05pm | Parachute Canada’s Efforts to Prevent Concussion Stephanie Cowle, Parachute Canada |
7:15pm | Developing a Quality Standard for Concussion Care Tanveer Singh, Health Quality Ontario Judy Gargaro, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation |
7:25pm | What is PINK Concussions and Why Does it Matter? Katherine Snedaker, Founder of Pink Concussions |
7:35pm | Patients Panel Moderator: Katherine Snedaker |
8:00pm | Closing Remarks |