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Hypertension Canada eINFO - March 2016
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March celebrates impact: it's National Kidney Month, Pharmacist Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month. We're kicking off the festivities with our World Salt Awareness Week campaign, "Seven Sodium Myths", and celebrating the strength of our membership with our first-ever Impact Report. (And, we're reminding you of our calls for nomination for research grants and awards below!)
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The Impact of Hypertension Canada's Membership
The last 18 months have been jam-packed with progress and Hypertension Canada wants to share it all with you! Our first Impact Report highlights the great strides we're is making in our commitment to advance health through the prevention and control of hypertension and its complications.
Join us! Our expanded membership program ensures you get the most from Hypertension Canada. As a member, you can expect regular communications about our activities, have your publications highlighted in our monthly e-newsletter, and access exclusive discounts on our accredited continuing education opportunities, scientific meetings and resource materials. Join us to help shape public policy and share in current, leading-edge knowledge on hypertension and vascular health issues from Canada and around the world.
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Seven Sodium Myths for World Salt Awareness Week
February 29 - March 6, 2016
This year's campaign by the World Action of Salt and Health (WASH) has everyone on the look-out for hidden salt.
Hypertension Canada is taking part by busting seven sodium myths that sweep the issue of excessive sodium intake under the rug and make it difficult for governments and individuals to take action. Watch the video, visit our website hypertension.ca/en/sodium-myths to find out more sodium facts, and join in the conversation on twitter with the hashtag #EatLessSalt. |
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| | Seven Sodium Myths - Busted |
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Call for Applications - CVN-Hypertension Canada Scholar Award
April 1, 2016 - Deadline for submission of applications
Hypertension Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Vascular Network (CVN), encourages talented graduate (Masters and PhD) Post-Doctoral, and MD (residents, fellows) candidates to apply for the CVN-Hypertension Canada Scholar Award, a two-year salary matching or salary top-up grant, intended to support work
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that addresses priority research areas identified by Hypertension Canada. Recipients are required to present their work at Hypertension Canada's annual scientific conference. Award postings and application forms can be found here:
http://vascularnetwork.ca/training/current-training-funding-opportunities/.
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Second Call for Hypertension Canada Award Nominations
May 16, 2016 - Deadline for submission of nominations
Hypertension Canada's annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to hypertension awareness, treatment and control.
Know someone worthy? Read about the awards here, and submit your nomination today! |
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 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Dr. Martin Myers and Hypertension Canada's President, Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin at the 2015 Hypertension Canada Awards ceremony.
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Improving Patient Understanding of Clinical Trials
The Network of Networks (N2) has launched a new informative video to educate patients, potential participants and the public about clinical trials. The video goes hand-in-hand with N2's awareness website called It Starts With Me, which covers topics ranging from finding the best treatments to the broader social benefits of clinical trials, and provides patients with the resources they need to make informed decisions about clinical trial participation. Click here to watch the video about the basics of clinical trials.
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Member Publication of the Month
Padwal R, Hackam D, Khan N, Tobe S.
BMJ Clin Evid. 2016 Jan 5;2016. pii: 0214.
PMID: 26732118
The full report of our members' publications is also available in English and French.
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| | "The Interdisciplinary Management of Hypertensive Patients" for all healthcare professionals (15.5 credits) |
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| | Download and Order Educational Resources |
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| | Global Hypertension Events Calendar |
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