Healthcare is an important issue for everyone. Our Speakers Bureau program is one way for you and your organization to learn about the changing role of healthcare, how to stay healthy and the role that Niagara Health System plays in your life now and in the future.
Through this free service, physicians & healthcare professionals share their expertise with community or church groups, schools, service clubs, or businesses throughout Niagara.
Topics:
- Careers in Healthcare – Teenagers who are planning their future learn about the wide range of career opportunities in hospital healthcare.
- Our New Health Complex and Walker Family Cancer Centre Project – You can request a representative of the new hospital project management team to come to you and provide an update on the project, or you can book a time to visit the mock-up suites to see first-hand what our completed hospital will look like! Please note that presentations at the mock-up suites are limited to 20-25 individuals, in order to gain the best experience.
- Emergency and Urgent Care – Know your options about emergency and urgent care services in Niagara.
- Fundraising for Healthcare Improvements – Learn how you can support fundraising for healthcare and what our foundations are planning now and in the future.
- Living Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes – Almost 10% of Niagara adults have Type 2 diabetes. Learn how to best manage this condition and stay healthy.
- Preventing Diabetes – Type 2 diabetes can be prevented. Find out how to reduce your risk.
- Overview of Cancer Now and in the Future – Learn about reducing your risk for cancer, early detection/screening programs, treatment options, and future trends in cancer treatment, from Dr. Janice Giesbrecht, NHS Oncology Medical Director.
- Reducing Your Risk for Chronic Conditions – Learn how to prevent many health problems, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, COPD and more. This session identifies many common risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure, inactivity, etc) and how to reduce your risk for chronic illness.
- Stroke Care in Niagara – Learn about signs, symptoms, care and treatment of stroke.
- Transitioning Care Needs as We Age – Moving to the right level of care as we age is often necessary for many health and safety reasons. This presentation helps families understand the steps to take and what’s available in Niagara.
Book our Speakers Bureau or Call 905-378-4NHS ext. 47579
We recommend you contact us at least 4 weeks in advance of your scheduled meeting or event. You can also speak to Wendy at 905-378-4NHS ext. 47579 and provide the following info:
- Name of group/organization and general information
- Contact name, address, email address, telephone
- 3 or more potential dates/times for booking
- Location/Venue and directions
- Audio/Visual equipment available
- Topic request from above list
- Expected number of attendees
We look forward to hearing from you!