Tag: Toronto

Twenty-nine Ontario hospitals compare themselves to international peers on surgical quality

 

TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2017 /CNW/ - A new report by Health Quality Ontario focuses on 29 Ontario hospitals who are participating in an international quality improvement program for surgery. Hospitals in Ontario performed just as well or better than their international peers on key metrics before, during and after surgery. Nearly 700 other hospitals around the world participate in this program.

Quality Surgery: Improving Surgical Care in Ontario (CNW Group/Health Quality Ontario)

The report, Quality Surgery: Improving Surgical Care in Ontario also shows areas for improvement.

This international program collects and compares surgical data on 14 indicators.  More than data, it also provides hospitals with best practices and programs to reduce the risks of post-treatment complications, and to make every stage of surgery as safe as possible.

"Ontario hospitals are stepping up to deliver on patient safety, showing a clear commitment to reduce complications after surgery and improve care," says Dr. Timothy Jackson, Provincial Surgical Lead at Health Quality Ontario.  "They are using high quality data to benchmark performance and identify areas for quality improvement."

All 29 participating Ontario hospitals are performing at expected levels or better than expected on:

  • C. difficile: a common hospital-acquired infection that affects the colon
  • Extended ventilation: patients needing ventilation longer than 48 hours after surgery (which can increase the risk of pneumonia)
  • Unplanned intubations: patients unexpectedly needing a breathing tube during or after surgery

Areas where the majority of the 29 hospitals highlighted in this report are performing as expected or better than expected are:

  • Mortality: a measure of the overall rate of death during or in the 30 days following surgery (96% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Return to the operating room: patients needing another surgery to address a complication (96% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Pneumonia: breathing devices like ventilators can increase the risk of lung infections (96% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Blood clots (venous thromboembolism or VTE): patients generating blood clots because they aren't as active during recovery and their blood flows more slowly (96% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Heart complications: heart attacks or cardiac arrest because of stress on the heart due to surgery (92% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Hospital readmissions: patients readmitted to hospital due to complications like infections or blood clots (96% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Kidney failure: kidney injury during surgery which can affect the kidney's function or even lead to kidney failure (92% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)
  • Sepsis: a life-threatening illness caused by the body's response to infection (85% of the 29 hospitals were as expected or better than expected)

Areas where most of the 29 participating hospitals have the most room for improvement are:

  • Surgical site infections: different levels of infection setting into the incision or body part involved in the surgery (50% of the 29 hospitals needed improvement)
  • Morbidity: the overall rate at which patients experience common complications (38% of the 29 hospitals needed improvement)
  • Urinary tract infections: infections in the bladder and urinary tract that have an increased risk due to catheters (35% of the 29 hospitals needed improvement)

"During their time in the operating room and in the days of recovery that follow, surgical patients are vulnerable and their safety is of prime importance," says Dr. Joshua Tepper, President and CEO of Health Quality Ontario.  "Hospitals are to be commended for embracing a proven program of data gathering, program enhancements and culture change to improve the quality of care they provide to surgery patients."

The program is already helping to improve care at hospitals like Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital where they have reduced surgical site infections by 50% using the program's data and best practices. For example, a new change implemented by the hospital is that patients must use antiseptic body wash the day before and day of their surgery.

"If you want to make things better, you have to measure them," says general surgeon Dr. Duncan Rozario at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. "Sometimes you need a protocol and program to make real change."

For a closer look at how quality improvement efforts have been implemented at Ontario hospitals, see the full Quality Surgery: Improving Surgical Care in Ontario report for patient stories and surgeon insights at www.hqontario.ca/surgicalquality.

Additional Facts:

  • Surgeons performed over 600,000 adult surgeries in Ontario in 2016-2017.
  • 46.4% of Ontario's adult surgeries now take place in a hospital that is part of this surgical quality improvement program.
  • 29 Ontario adult hospital facilities were included in the Health Quality Ontario comparison after voluntarily participating. 31 Ontario hospitals are now participating in the program
  • This is the largest quality improvement network of its kind in Ontario.
  • Worldwide, nearly 700 hospitals are taking part in the program.
  • Hospitals in the following provinces are also taking part: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Newfoundland.

About Health Quality Ontario
Health Quality Ontario is the provincial advisor on the quality of health care. With the goal of excellent care for all Ontarians, Health Quality Ontario reports to the public on how the system is performing, develops standards for what quality care looks like, evaluates the effectiveness of new health care technologies and services, and promotes quality improvement aimed at sustainable positive change. Visit www.hqontario.ca for more information.

SOURCE Health Quality Ontario

After months & months of taste-tests, elxr Juice Lab is excited to share with you their long-awaited hot drinks menu, now available at the Yorkville location!

All four flavours are loaded with superfoods, are plant-based, dairy-free and refined sugar-free, and will also be launching at elxr's second permanent Toronto location opening inside Campo Food Hall beginning November 27th.
RAW HOT CHOCOLATE house toasted coconut milk, cashew milk, raw cacao, reishi, maca, dates, vanilla, himalayan salt
  • Your new favourite hot chocolate. Toasty and chocolate-y, not too sweet – but hits the spot
  • Good to Know: Super energizing and stress relieving
THE FIX
cold-pressed pineapple, camu berry, ginger, echinacea, lime, lemon, allspice, cloves, liquid cayenne
  • Sweet and a bit spicy, with pleasing aromatics
  • Good to Know: Feeling sick? Sip slowly for sore throats to help decrease pain, and add turmeric for extra anti-inflammatory potential and an immune boost
MATCHA BOOST LATTE
house cashew milk, ceremonial grade matcha, medjool dates, cinnamon, cordyceps, vanilla, himalayan salt
  • Sweet, creamy and spiced with cinnamon
  • Good to Know: For when you need that boost of endurance or boost of focus
CUP OF YOUTH ($6.95)
house cashew milk, cold-pressed beet, maple syrup, goji, raw cocao, schisandra, vanilla, himalayan salt, TruMarine collagen
  • Balanced sweetness with hints of berries, you can’t beet it
  • Good to Know: Stress-busting, skin, nail and hair enhancing, the Cup of Youth is designed to help you feel and look your best. Plant-based? No problem! Order this latte without the collagen and still enjoy tons of health benefits

View the menu here:

elxr - Menu Items 2017 (2)

Top Ten Event returns with an inspiring lineup of thought-provoking speakers

Guest speakers include Jane Fonda, Mary Walsh, Steven Page, Mubin Shaikh and more

Toronto, ON – On Thursday, November 9, 10 renowned change-makers will take the stage at the Top Ten Event, leaving the audience both second-guessing the way they think and contemplating new ideas. Taking place at the Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front St. E) in Toronto, each speaker will have 10 minutes to share their seasoned wisdom from their area of expertise or passion, as they inspire the audience to “boycott what you thought.”

The evening aims to empower and educate guests while raising money and awareness for Future Possibilities for Kids. The Toronto-based organization seeks to inspire and empower children between the ages of nine and 12 from underserved Canadian communities, to become forward-thinking leaders. Last year’s event raised $25,000 for the organization and its programming.

The Top Ten Event is the brainchild of entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Stuart Knight, who started the event in 2011 with the goal of creating a dynamic social engagement with real meaning.

“The Top Ten Event is designed to add more value than a typical night out, leaving guests thinking and talking,” said Stuart Knight, founder of the Top Ten Event. “Our speakers offer a rare level of expertise, insight and life experiences, bringing passion and insight that will help the audience boycott their former thoughts and embrace innovative ways of thinking.”

The power-packed lineup of speakers includes an eclectic mix of deep, thought-provoking guests of various backgrounds including entertainment, humanitarianism and disruptive journalism. Each one will address a timely and important topic – many of which are currently dominating both conversations and headlines.

Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author Jane Fonda will share her thoughts on the hot topic of climate change; JUNO Award-winning musician, founding member of The Barenaked Ladies and host of TV’s The Illegal Eater Steven Page will tackle the lessons he’s learned over the past twenty years as a musician, television host and father; Gemini Award-winner, legendary Canadian comic and actor Mary Walsh will address the ever-relevant issue of mental health; radicalized Jihadist turned CSIS Infiltrator Mubin Shaikh will ask the audience to boycott what they think about terrorism and Islam; and Dr. Bassem Youssef speaks about his decision to leave his job as a heart surgeon and become a late-night comedian.

Other speakers include:

  • Tracy Schmitt (decorated athlete, humanitarian, four-way amputee)
  • Charles Officer (Emmy Award-winning filmmaker)
  • Annie Lalla (love coach for celebrity entrepreneurs)
  • Jesse Brown (digital media expert, disruptive journalist, futurist)
  • Jesse Wente (broadcaster, advocate, pop culture philosopher)

Through the words of these influential speakers, the hope is that the audience members free themselves from old paradigms and open their minds to ideas that are more evolved, progressive and aligned with a higher level of thinking. Attracting Toronto’s movers and shakers, the Top Ten Event also offers guests no shortage of personal and professional networking opportunities – always an added bonus.

Tickets retail for $49 (regular), $69 (preferred) and $149 (VIP, includes access to the after party with select speakers). All tickets are available now at the online box office.

Jane Fonda
Image Courtesy of Jane Fonda management

About Stuart Knight:
Stuart Knight is an entrepreneur, actor, entertainer, writer and producer. He graduated from the School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. Since establishing his company, Knight has written, produced and starred in shows that have been seen by more than one million people across North America. Each year, he travels the country giving inspirational speeches and workshops, and has helped companies such as Coca-Cola, Citi and Kraft. Knight has shared the stage with such notable names as Pamela Wallin, Robin Sharma and Jenny McCarthy. For more information, visit www.stuartknight.com.

Twitter: @Stuart_Knight
Facebook: @Stuart_Knight
Instagram: @stuartsknight

About Future Possibilities for Kids:
Future Possibilities for Kids (PFK) is a Toronto-based organization that aims to inspire and empower children between the ages of nine and 12 from underserved Canadian communities to practice possibility thinking and to become forward-thinking leaders. Since 2001, more than 3000 children and adults have participated in FPK’s one-of-a-kind community leadership and life skills development programs in Toronto and the GTA, Ontario. For more information, visit www.fpcanada.org

Twitter: @fpfkCanada
Facebook: @futurepossibilitiesforkids
Instagram: @fbk.canada

I'm thrilled to announce the official opening of elxr Juice Lab's newest location in Yorkville (55 Avenue Road), as well as their newly-developed menu created by in-house certified nutritionist, Katie Rosenberg.

Elxr now serves of a variety of vegan, organic, gluten-free items including sprouted granola, parfaits, smoothies, hot drinks and a variety of add-ons, plus their coveted line of cold-pressed juices. Menu highlights below!

MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
PB&J Parfait: the familiar flavour of PB&J in a fiber-rich, healthy format.
Ingredients: blueberry chia jam (wild blueberries, cold-pressed apple juice, chia seeds, lemon juice, maple syrup), peanut butter mousse (peanut butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, Himalayan sea salt), house-made probiotic coconut yogurt.
Toasted S'mores Parfait: delicious roasted notes and satisfying chocolate.Ingredients: chocolate ganache (raw cacao, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup, coconut milk, Himalayan sea salt), house-made probiotic coconut yogurt, chia seeds.

Sprouted Granola: Super crunchy, sprouted, house-made granola with great maple flavour, but not too sweetIngredients: sprouted buckwheat, sprouted tri-seed blend (sunflower, pumpkin, chia), unsweetened coconut, maple syrup, extra virgin coconut oil, pure vanilla extract, Himalayan sea salt.Dehydrated at a low temperature to maintain the nutritional integrity of the fats in the nuts and seeds.

Collagen Beet Latte: Warm, balanced sweetness with hints of berries and chocolate.Ingredients: house cashew milk, cold-pressed beet, maple syrup, goji, raw cacao, schisandra, vanilla, Himalayan sea salt, TruMarine collagen.TruMarine Collagen: clinically show to aid in fine line and deep wrinkle reduction while maintaining skin elasticity, reduces joint pain and helps t strengthen hair and nails.Add to any smoothie or latte for an extra nutritional kick.

A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by  Green’s Your Colour. They wanted to send me one of their bottles! I said yes because it sounded right up my ally! Which it was. Not only did they send me a really pretty coloured bottle but  Green’s Your Colour is perfect for my lifestyle! And probably yours if you are reading my blog!

Firstly they are a Canadian company! I love support Canadian products, especially in the health and fitness industy. Not only are they Canadian but they are also very local to me. Green’s Your Colour was founded by Sandy Costa in 2011. She realized that she wanted to design and manufacture her own line of products, which began with GYC bottles! She wanted to offer products that were safe and wanted to continue to promote sustainability.

They sent me a 500mL bottle in limited edition. You can find it here.

A little bit more about the bottles:

  • Triple Insulated Vacuum Technology.
  • Stainless Steel 18/8 (304) food grade inside & out.
  • Keeps temperatures hot for 8+ hours and cold for 36+ hours.
  • BPA Free, no toxic inner liner.
  • Sweat proof, leak proof, no leaching flavours of any sort.
  • Temperature of outer wall remains cool to the touch despite temperature inside of bottle.
  • Wide neck able to fit large ice cubes and easy to clean.
  • Small drinking spout for easy, clean, and comfortable consumption.
  • Carrying handle.
  • Screw-on lid attached to the bottle, won’t be misplaced and/or lost.
  • Comfortably fits into all standard sized cup holders.
  • Tea and ice strainer included.
  • Optional universal accessories (sports lid, deep tea strainer, fruit infuser basket and coloured lids - sold separately).
  • Designed and tested in Canada.
  • 1yr.  manufacturer’s warranty.

 

My favourite feature of the bottle is that it came with a tea strainer! That way I can use it for water and tea!! How cool is that! I was also really impressed with the quality of the bottle along with its aesthetics!

Thank you Green's Your Colour!

 

 

 

Torontonians Get Physical at Rethink Breast Cancer’s 16th annual Boobyball soiree

Toronto, ON – On Friday, Oct. 13, REBEL (11 Polson St.) was full of Torontonians dressed in their best 80s and 90s apparel to celebrate the 16th edition of Rethink Breast Cancer’s Boobyball fundraiser. Themed Get Physical, the annual bash promoted regular physical activity as a means to reduce a woman’s lifetime risk of developing breast cancer.

Notable celebrities, television personalities and YouTube stars including Amanda Brugel, Cabbie Richards, Chloe Wilde, Karl Wolf and Tara Spencer-Nairn were in attendance to celebrate Boobyball: Get Physical, raising money and awareness for breast cancer support and education. Partygoers were seen shimmying in lycra, legwarmers and shoulder pads, while several aerobic dance-offs took place.

This year, TOPSHOP once again returned to Boobyball as the lead sponsor and wowed the crowd with their Get Physical Lounge. Once inside guests had the opportunity to sweat for a good cause - for every 50m cycled on their 80s retro bike, TOPSHOP would donate an additional $1 to Rethink. Additionally, Toronto kicked off Booyball with a Facebook Live segment from the TOPSHOP Canada Stage showcasing this year's retro-themed bash and hosting interviews with MJ DeCoteau, Founder of Rethink Breast Cancer and Canadian actresses, Natasha Negovanlis, Sarah Fisher and more! Watch the full video here.


Amanda Brugel, The Handmaid's Tale
Photo Credit: Ryan Emberley


Craig McKinnon, The Bachelorette and Cabbie Richards, Sportscentre
Photo Credit: Ryan Emberley


Chloe Wilde, reporter and host, eTALK and E! Canada
Photo Credit: Ryan Emberley


Karl Wolf, Canadian Singer & Songwriter
Photo Credit: Ryan Emberley


Torri Webster, Life with Boys
Photo Credit: Ryan Emberley

Since 2002, Boobyball has raised over $4.2 million dollars for Rethink Breast Cancer’s work for young women concerned about and affected by breast cancer, with this year’s Toronto event raising more than $185,000.

Images from the event are available for download here.
Photo credit: Ryan Emberley

Toronto’s fetch activations included:

  • TOPSHOP Get Physical Lounge invited guests to sweat for a good cause. For every 50m cycled on their 80s retro bike, TOPSHOP would donate an additional $1 to Rethink
  • Yummy cocktails by teapigs and Tito’s Handmade vodka
  • Oxygen Bar, courtesy of Medreleaf
  • Tasty treats from Sweet Jesus
  • Retro-hair touch-ups and mini manis by Her Majesty’s Pleasure
  • VIP eats by STK and Hickory Farms
  • Shwinging Suds by Beau’s
  • A sweet ride home courtesy of Beck Taxi
  • Retro photos by The Kit
  • Old school beats by DJ Brains4brkfst
  • Like, totally major gift bags
In addition to the Calgary event on October 14, three additional Boobyball events will be hosted nationwide including Vancouver (Oct. 21), Ottawa (Oct. 27) and Halifax (Oct. 28).
Website: boobyball.com
Twitter: @Boobyball
Instagram: @Boobyball
Facebook: RethinkBreastCancer
Hashtags: #Boobyball

About Boobyball

Boobyball was launched in 2002 by a group of dedicated young women in support of their friend Sarah O’Regan who, at just 23 years old, was diagnosed with aggressive, advanced breast cancer. Fast forward 16 years, and Boobyball is now one of the most coveted and high profile fundraising events for young philanthropists in Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa and Winnipeg, and Sarah is a thriving mother of three. Since 2002, Boobyball has raised over $4.2 million dollars for Rethink Breast Cancer’s work for young women concerned about and affected by breast cancer. For more about Boobyball, visit www.boobyball.com.
About Rethink Breast CancerTM
Rethink Breast Cancer’s mission is to empower young people worldwide who are concerned about and affected by breast cancer. Rethink is the first ever Canadian charity to bring bold, relevant awareness to the 40s and under crowd; foster a new generation of young and influential breast cancer supporters; infuse sass and style into the cause; and, most importantly, respond to the unique needs of young women going through it.  By taking a breakthrough approach to all aspects of breast cancer – education, resources, advocacy, community building, and fundraising – Rethink is thinking differently about breast cancer.  To find out more about Rethink Breast Cancer, visit rethinkbreastcancer.com.

Pioneering Digital Mental Health Solution Bridges the Care Gap for Sufferers

 

Inspired by a serial entrepreneur's personal experience and proven through clinical testing, digital solution BEACON gives Canadians affordable access to CBT-based treatment for mental illness

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - A leading cause of suffering and disability in Canada, mental illness is truly non-discriminatory. It affects people of all ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds and comes at tremendous cost to individuals, employers and the economy. In fact, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), it is the number one cause of disability claims in Canada.1

The statistics are staggering.

In the last year alone, 7.5 million Canadians struggled with a mental health or addiction problem.2 In any given week, 500,000 Canadians miss work due to a mental health problem or illness,3 while the estimated combined cost of absenteeism and presenteeism on the Canadian economy is more than 50 billion dollars annually.4

Witnessing these challenges first-hand, BDC Chairperson Sam Duboc (Air Miles, EdgeStone Capital, Pathways to Education Canada) and his wife Claire Duboc (Trustee, SickKids Hospital) decided it was time to make a change. Having experienced the impact of mental illness in their home and on their friends, they sought out and partnered with Dr. Peter Farvolden and Dr. Eilenna Denisoff – who ran a leading Cognitive Behavioural Therapy clinic in Toronto, called CBT Associates.

The result? BEACON. A brand new digitally delivered solution aimed at helping Canadians improve their mental and emotional well-being through timely and affordable support. Using the proven principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a therapist relationship, BEACON delivers high-quality, consistent, evidence-based treatment via highly trained clinicians. Utilizing a diagnostic assessment, core components of in-clinic best practices and the flexibility associated with innovative digital delivery, BEACON reduces the cost of treatment by up to 75 per cent, eliminates barriers of geography and time, significantly reduces the barrier of stigma and ensures the delivery of evidence-based personalized care.

"There's an urgent need to make mental healthcare solutions accessible and affordable in this country," says Sam Duboc, BEACON Executive Chair. "With provincial health agencies covering only a small portion of these costs, Canadians are left with hefty bills, incredibly long wait lists and the task of navigating a system of barriers to care."

_____________________________________

1 Mental Health Commission of Canada (2014). Why investing in mental health will contribute to Canada's economic prosperity and to the sustainability of our health care system. http://strategy.mentalhealthcommission.ca/pdf/case-for-investment-en.pdf
2 Smetanin et al. (2011). The life and economic impact of major mental illnesses in Canada: 2011-2041. Prepared for the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Toronto: RiskAnalytica.
3 Mental Health Commission of Canada (2014). Why investing in mental health will contribute to Canada's economic prosperity and to the sustainability of our health care system. http://strategy.mentalhealthcommission.ca/pdf/case-for-investment-en.pdf
4 Mental Health Commission of Canada. Bridging the gap. Available at http://bridgingthegap.mentalhealthcommission.ca/

 

CBT is a psychotherapy treatment that helps change negative and anxious thoughts, as well as behaviours, so a person can feel and function better to improve his or her quality of life. Numerous clinical trials over many years prove CBT's effectiveness for treating the most common mental health problems, including mood and anxiety disorders. Of significance to the development of BEACON, research has demonstrated that digitally delivered therapist-assisted CBT (or TAiCBT) for common conditions, such as depression and anxiety, is equally beneficial as traditional in-person CBT.1 In fact, studies show that TAiCBT results in significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and improvements in quality of life.2 TAiCBT with therapist guidance – which is what BEACON delivers – consistently results in better treatment outcomes compared to self-guided iCBT.3 For example, iCBT for depression has been found to be twice as effective when supported by a therapist compared to when it is self-guided.4

"Through outcome data and patient experience, we've seen first-hand the difference BEACON can make in the lives of those in need of mental health treatment," says Dr. Peter Farvolden, BEACON Lead at CBT Associates. "Technology has changed the way we live our daily lives, so why shouldn't this also include the way we access mental health treatment? Offering CBT methodology through digital means is an effective way to provide sufferers with not only an immediate channel to their e-therapist, but also accessibility to their individual treatment plan and subsequent tools. Many of our clients, who have tried both, strongly prefer BEACON TAiCBT to traditional face-to-face therapy."

Proven through rigorous testing in a clinical environment, BEACON is available both as a digital support to traditional CBT as well as a standalone, fully digital CBT solution, with therapist support delivered via the platform and accessible by mobile or desktop. An individual's journey begins with either a rigorous self-assessment or full diagnosis (with the addition of a call with a registered Clinical Psychologist). Users are then guided by a credentialed e-therapist to ensure patients achieve comparable outcomes to traditional treatment – something that is out of reach for so many Canadians. BEACON ensures continuous care delivery by allowing patients to complete the readings, worksheets and outcome measures that are part of a typical CBT treatment plan, on both mobile and desktop. BEACON is also available as a digital adjunct, complementing traditional in-person psychologist sessions at CBT Associate offices.

Some of the forward-thinking organizations partnering with BEACON to develop innovative mental health programs for Canadians include Carrot Insights, Cossette, Deloitte, League, Manulife Financial, Medisys Health Group, Porter Airlines, Public Services Health and Safety Association, Sun Life Financial, and Wilfrid Laurier University.

Physicians interested in referring a patient, can do so via the website at www.mindbeacon.com. Patients interested in signing up for BEACON can do so by visiting the website to complete the rigorous online self-assessment or diagnostic assessment.

_____________________________________

1 Hedman, E., Ljotsson, B., & Lindefors, N. (2012). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Via The Internet: A Systematic Review of Applications, Clinical Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 12 (6), 745-64. http://dx.doi.org./10.1586/erp.12.67
2 Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Pugh, N.E., Nugent, M., Hesser, H., Andersson, G., Marchildon, G.P., et al. (2014). Therapist-Assisted Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Anxiety: Evidence to Practice. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 28, 884-893.
3 Richards, D. and Richardson, T. (2012). Computer-Based Psychological Treatments for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 32 (4), 329-42. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2012.02.004, 329-342.
4 Andersson, G. and Cuijpers, P. (2009) Internet-Based and Other Computerized Psychological Treatments for Adult Depression: A meta Analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 38(4), 196-205.

 

BEACON

Developed by CBT Associates, BEACON is a digitally delivered solution using the proven principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and therapist relationship to treat mental illness. Utilizing validated core components of in-clinic best practices, BEACON eliminates the barriers of cost, geography and time, reduces the barrier of stigma and ensures the delivery of evidence-based personalized care to those suffering with mental health issues across Canada. www.mindbeacon.com

SOURCE Beacon

SPINCO SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Throughout the month of October, SPINCO will be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness with the below initiatives, and welcomes the local community to join them and get involved!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH CHARITY RIDE

On Sunday, October 29that 1:00pm, SPINCO is hosting a charity ride at their studio with all proceeds going towards Breast Cancer research. There will be a donation fee of $25 per person.

 

SPIN-IT-FORWARD

For the month of October, all proceeds from SPINCO's Spin-it-Forward classes every Monday at 6:30pm will be going towards Breast Cancer research via the Canadian Cancer Society.

 

SPINCO X PEACE COLLECTIVE

In light of Breast Cancer month, SPINCO and Peace Collective have partnered on a limited-edition Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt collection. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON

On Sunday, October 22nd, team SPINCO will be running in the 5km race at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  The 5km race will kick off at Exhibition Place at 8:15am. SPINCO will also have a cheer station located at Cherry St. and Eastern Ave., where they will be cheering on all marathon runners from the side lines!

The SPINCO race package includes the STWM technical t-shirt, registration for the 5km run/walk, a SPINCO x Peace Collective limited-edition tee and a generous donation towards Breast Cancer research. This can be purchased in-store and online [https://www.spinco.ca/pricing-toronto]

THE FAMOUS CANADIAN BEER RUN & FESTIVAL @ ONTARIO PLACE THIS SUNDAY

WHAT:

  • The Famous Canadian Beer Run & Festival - a 5-kilometre fun run/walk followed by a craft beer and food festival.

WHO:

  • More than 2,000 runners and festival-goers are expected to participate in the event.

WHEN:

  • This Sunday, September 17th. Event waves run every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The festival is open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE:

  • The start and finish line and festival area are located on the West Island of Ontario Place. The 5-kilometre course runs through both the East and West Islands, including Ontario Place’s new greenspace.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • 5 kilometre run/walk course through Ontario Place offering views of city skyline, Lake Ontario and Ontario Place’s new greenspace
  • Vibrant post-run festival featuring Canada’s best craft beer vendors, food trucks, beer yoga classes, live music and more

 

www.RunForBeer.ca

Canada's only Hockey Camp for Children with Diabetes Kicks Off

TORONTO, July 18, 2017 /CNW/ - The Dskate Hockey Program kicks off their Hockey Camp program in Milton, Ontario on Monday, July 24, 2017 – a hockey program dedicated to young players living with diabetes. The goal of the program is to help young athletes achieve a greater quality-of-life, while discovering their limitless potential to succeed.  Each year, the camp offers professional hockey skills training for children with diabetes, along with diabetes management education with a goal to develop empowered and excited kids, taking care of their own diabetes that feel like they are not so different from everyone else.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Dr. Michael Riddell, Senior Scientist at LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology and Professor in the School of Kinesiology & Health Science and the Muscle Health Research Centre at York University.
  • Dessi Zaharieva, PhD candidate in the School of Kinesiology & Health Science and the Muscle Health Research Centre at York University.
  • DSkate program participants (both children and their parents) will also be available for interviews.
  • Cory Conacher, NHL Hockey Player living with Type 1 diabetes will be at the camp Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
WHEN: Monday, July 24, 2017
Opening Ceremonies at 8:30 a.m.
Interviews are available between 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Milton Sports Centre
605 Santa Maria Blvd.
Milton, Ontario | L9T 6J5

 

ABOUT DSKATE:
DSkate is a unique hockey program offering a hockey + diabetes sports education program which brings together elite-level professionals and individuals living with diabetes. The program unites the various components involved in diabetes management to support exercise and nutritional programming for increased activity and improved quality of life.

Ascensia Diabetes Care and Medtronic are the education sponsors.

Related Links: www.dskatehockey.com

SOURCE DSkate