INTRODUCTION We are very pleased to offer the Manitoba 15 th Annual Travel Health Conference, with an overview in travel medicine, immunizations and infectious diseases, as well as the most current information on Canadian travel health & immunization guidelines. We are very fortunate to have access to speakers of international, national and local acclaim who are talented and knowledgeable in the field of travel medicine. This conference is intended for all those who practice or are interested in the discipline of Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases; in particular travel medicine health care practitioners, medical practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and students who practice travel medicine within fields of primary care, occupational medicine, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, emergency medicine as well as public health. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the Manitoba 15th Annual Travel Health Conference, participants will be able to: Apply knowledge gained through informative & relevant education, to clients, for the prevention and management of travel acquired conditions and illnesses, including emerging infections to promote a safe & healthy travel experience. Engage in effective communication and collaboration between colleagues and organizations to exchange information on current and practical applications in the field of travel medicine. LOCATION AND ACCOMODATIONS The two day conference & registration will be held at the Viscount Gort Hotel, located at 1670 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 0C9. The conference will be held on the main floor in Royal Rooms A, B & C. The hotel is offering guest room rates of $105.00 per night for a standard queen room, single or double occupancy only. An additional charge of $10 per person per night will apply for triple and quad occupancy. Guestroom rates are subject to the prevailing Provincial and Goods and Services Taxes as well as the 5% City of Winnipeg Hotel Occupancy tax. In order to receive the discounted room rate, please call the Reservations Department noted below, and identify that you will be attending the Manitoba 15 th Annual Travel Health Conference. You will not qualify for this room rate if you book on the website. Book early to guarantee accommodations as rooms are limited. To ensure this room rate book no later than March 25, 2018. Free parking is available as well as a free shuttle service to and from the Winnipeg International Airport. Viscount Gort Hotel: Phone: (204) 775-0451 Toll Free: 1-800-665-1122 Fax: (204) 772-216 Website: www.viscount-gort.com PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
PROGRAM Thursday, April 26, 2018 11:00-12:15 Registration, Exhibits & Lunch 12:15-12:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks 12:30-1:00 CATMAT Update Dr. Yen Bui 1:00-2:00 Inflight Medical Emergencies and how to Optimize Your Patient for Safe Travel Dr. Jim Chung 2:00-2:30 Nutritional Break & Exhibits 2:30-3:15 Travelling Germaphobes Dr. Paul Van Caeseele 3:15-4:00 Plagued by Parasites: Flies, Fleas and Dreadful Disease Dr. Philippe Lagace-Wiens 4:00 4:30 Provision of Travel Services in a Pharmacy Setting Douglas Thidrickson Thursday Evening 4:30-5:00 Networking prior to meeting 5:00-7:00 Network Meeting (Members Only) Friday, April 27, 2018 7:45-8:30 Registration, Continental Breakfast & Exhibits 8:30-8:45 Welcome & Opening Remarks 8:45-9:30 The Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases: What Can We Actually Do? 9:30-10:15 Drug Interactions with Travellers with Chronic Medical Conditions 10:15-10:45 Nutritional Break & Exhibits Dr. Tim Hilderman Dr. Jamie Falk 10:45-11:30 Journey to Ghana, Africa: Medical Mission of a Lifetime Dr. Donna Alden-Bugden 11:30-12:30 DNA Vaccines: The Future of Travel Health Vaccines or Just a Bad Idea? 12:30-1:30 Lunch & Exhibits/Poster Display 1:30-2:15 YF Boosters, YF Vaccine Shortage and Fractional Dosing Guidelines 2:15-3:15 How to Communicate with Travellers who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind 3:15-3:30 Nutritional Break & Exhibits Dr. Pierre Plourde Dr. Yen Bui 3:30-4:15 RN Prescribing and Risk Management Anika Clark 4:15-4:30 Closing Summary and Evaluation Doug Momotiuk, Jane Sayer and Rosalyn Sutley
SCIENTIFIC FACULTY (In order of Appearance) Dr. Yen-Giang Bui, MD, DTM&H Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT), Public Health Agency of Canada Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie, Québec Dr. Jim Chung, MD CCFP (EM), FCFP, MAvMed DipOccMed Chief Medical Officer Air Canada Medical Department Dr. Paul Van Caeseele, MD, FRCPC Medical Director, Cadham Provincial Laboratory Consultant, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Winnipeg Children s Hospital/WRHA Professor, Departments of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Disease, Pediatrics & Child Health, University of Manitoba Travel and Tropical Medicine Clinic Consultant, WRHA Travel Health and Tropical Medicine Services Dr. Philippe Lagacé-Wiens, MD, FRCPC, DTM&H Medical Microbiologist, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba, Saint-Boniface Hospital Travel and Tropical Medicine Clinic Consultant, WRHA Travel Health & Tropical Medicine Services Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease, University of Manitoba Consultant, Community IV Programme, WRHA CIVP Clinic Douglas Thidrickson, BSc (Pharm) Pharmacy Manager, Ashern Pharmacy Certificate in Travel Health TM Dr. Tim Hilderman, MD FRCPC Medical Lead Vaccines, Manitoba Health, Seniors & Active Living (MHSAL) Medical Officer of Health, Interlake Eastern RHA Medical Director, Interlake Eastern Travel Health Services Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Dr. Jamie Falk, BSc (Pharm), Pharm D. Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Clinical Pharmacist, Family Medicine Dr. Donna L. Alden-Bugden, MN, NP, DNP, McGregor Walk In Clinic WRHA Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Pierre Plourde, MD, FRCPC Medical Officer of Health, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Medical Director, WRHA Travel Health and Tropical Medicine Services & Regional Integrated TB Services Professor, Departments of Community Health Sciences & Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba Doug Momotiuk President, Manitoba Deaf Association Jane Sayer Co-chair, Manitoba Deaf-Blind Assoc. Rosalyn Sutley President, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Manitoba Chapter Anika Clark, B.A. (Honours), LL.B., Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) Legal Advisor
MANITOBA 15 TH ANNUAL TRAVEL HEALTH CONFERENCE, APRIL 26 & 27, 2018 PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM PARTICIPANT NAME: (As you would like it to appear on your name tag). Employer Work Address Phone Position Type Check City Prov Postal Code Fax Email **Corporate and Community WRHA Employees to also complete Section A below. Nurse Nurse Practitioner Pharmacist Physician Student/Resident Medical/Lab Tech Other Dietary Restrictions Where did you learn about this Conference? (please be specific) Check all applicable boxes Other Special Needs, Details Early Registration received by April 6, 2018 no later (Includes 5% GST) Late Registration received April 7, 2018 or after (Includes 5% GST) Registration (full conference) $250 $325 Registration Thursday (1 day only) Registration Friday (1 day only) Student/Resident** (full conference) $200 $275 Proof of Valid Student Card **Rates apply for full-time students only. Proof of full-time status is required. Extra copy of Travel Health Conference Syllabus (One copy included with registration, if unable to attend the conference) $15 Manitoba Travel Health Network (*Please check if attending) Manitoba Travel Health Network Meeting - April 26, 2018 from 5:00-7:00pm. RSVP for Members Only Certificates Certificate of Attendance A general Certificate of Attendance will be included in each participant s conference package. REGISTRATION FEES & POLICIES Registration fees include: Nutritional breaks, Lunches on both days, Continental Breakfast (Friday only), all conference sessions and materials. Payment Options Cheque # (Canadian Funds only) Payable to: WRHA Travel Health Services (No postdated cheques) Submit completed registration form & cheque by mail to: Crystal Shea, Administrative Assistant WRHA Travel Health Conference Committee PH: (204) 940-8587 490 Hargrave St. FX: (204) 940-8367 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0X7 EM: cshea2@wrha.mb.ca For payments by credit card, fax or email Registration Form: Visa MasterCard Card #: Expiry: Cancellation Policy: The Conference Organizers (WRHA) reserves the right to cancel if registration is insufficient. Registrants would receive notification by phone or in writing with a full refund to follow. The WRHA would not be responsible for other costs including (but not limited to) airline or hotel penalties. Should registrants wish to withdraw, notice must be submitted in writing and received no later than April 6, 2018 for a 75% refund. Cancellations received after April 7, 2018 will not be refunded. Registration is non-transferable. Registration includes GST (5%) GST #10747 2532 RT0002 Section A For Corporate & Community WRHA Employees Only. Payment will be provided by Interdepartmental Chargeback: Provide Coding: Authorized WRHA Signature Print Card Holder Name Card Holder Signature On Registration day a copy of this form will be returned to you, along with your conference syllabus material, and certificates as applicable. This form will be your official receipt. Receipt #: Confirmation will occur by email, to the listed participant, within 10 days of receipt of your completed Registration Form.