Events
Research Showcase 2011
Research and Health Information Services (RHIS) hosted the fifth annual Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region Research Showcase on June 21st at the Delta Regina. This conference aims to increase awareness and recognition of research and knowledge exchange activities occurring within the RQHR and to facilitate the sharing of knowledge obtained through local research activities. Over 130 staff, residents, interns, and external affiliates attended the event.
The half-day event began with a lunch for all attendees, followed by a keynote address, poster viewing session and podium presentations from local researchers, highlighting some of the most innovative research within the RQHR. Award presentations concluded the day, where the the top three abstracts submitted for the conference received a $500 travel bursary to assist in sharing their findings outside of the RQHR. Please click here to view the winners.
The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Timothy Christie, Regional Director of Ethics Services at Horizon Health Network in Saint John, New Brunswick. Dr. Christie is an established expert in the realm of medical ethics and is a sought-after presenter at a wide variety of forums. Dr. Christie spoke about how research results can be used to inform resource allocation decisions, and the connection between economics, evidence and ethics.
The 'QuickPick' podium presentations highlighted the following local research projects:
- An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Implementation of a Pediatric Weight Management Program in the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region - A Pilot Study, presented by Stephanie Cook, Nutrition and Food Services, RQHR
- Maintaining Independence: The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region's 2010 Wellness and Fall Prevention Clinics, presented by Shelly McEwen, Population and Public Health Services, RQHR
- Understanding the Implications of Health Anxiety Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis, presented by Kirsten Gullickson, Psychology, University of Regina
To read about past Research Showcase events:
- Research Showcase 2011
