TAHSN Education Day for Healthcare Communicators - April 15, 2011

The Toronto Academic Health Science Network is organizing its 6th Annual Education Day for Healthcare Communicators. This one-day event brings together communication professionals working in Toronto academic hospitals, community hospitals, hospital foundations and other healthcare organizations in the Greater Toronto Area.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from thought leaders and colleagues about:

How Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation with affect our roles
AODA regulations and its impact on communications
The future of mobile communications for emerging audiences

To view the full program click here

Time:

8:00am - Registration and hot breakfast

8:45am-3:00pm - Event

Location:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

McLaughlin Auditorium

2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON

For directions go to: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

Shuttle, transit and parking information:

All conference participants are welcome to use the Sunnybrook Shuttle free of charge. The Shuttle stops downtown at both the Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre - 43 Wellesley St. E (just east of Yonge St.) or in front of Women's College Hospital - 76 Grenville St.

Please note that you must show your hospital ID badge to board the bus.

Shuttle service schedule:

* Pick up at Women's College Hospital, 76 Grenville St.

6:30am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 7:00am)

7:00am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 7:30am)

7:30am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 8:00am)

8:00am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 8:30am)

* Pick up at Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, 43 Wellesley St,

6:35am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 7:00am)

7:05am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 7:30am)

7:35am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 8:00am)

8:05am (arrives at Sunnybrook H wing at 8:30am)

If you drive, you can park in the main parking area located in the middle of the campus. The hourly rate is $4.00/half hour with a maximum daily rate of $23.00.

Cost:

$120 Early Bird Rate - until March 28th

$140 Regular Rate - after March 28th

Questions?

If you have any problems registering please contact: Kim Hussey at 416-597-3422 x3693 or hussey.kim@torontorehab.on.ca

If you have any questions about the Education Day please contact: Geoff Koehler at 416-340-4800 x6765 or geoff.koehler@uhn.on.ca

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

8:00 - 8:45am Registration and Hot Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00am Welcoming Remarks

9:00 - 10:15am How Freedom of Information (FOI) Legislation will Affect our Roles

10:15 - 10:30am Break

10:30 - 12:00pm The Impact of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act

(AODA) on Communicators

12:00 - 12:45pm Networking Lunch

12:45 - 2:00pm Future of Mobile Communications

2:00 - 2:15pm Closing Remarks

2:15 - 3:00pm Dessert and Networking