News and announcements
CRHP Poster Award
CRHP is proud to announce the launch of the CRHP Poster Award in conjunction with the 2010 Canadian Respiratory Conference. The poster award will be based excellence in scientific research related to respiratory health or disease. A certificate will be presented to the award winner. Winners will be announced in the spring issue of Airwaves.
The CRHP Student Award in Respiratory Health
The Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals (CRHP) Student Award in Respiratory Health is offered to students enrolled in healthcare programs who have a special interest in respiratory care. The goal of this award is to encourage the pursuit of a career in respiratory-related health care, provide recognition to students who demonstrate commitment to respiratory care, and encourage membership and participation in the CRHP. Up to 6 awards will be offered to students in the fields of nursing, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, and related respiratory health fields. Recipients will receive a prize of $500 and a 1-year membership in the CRHP. The submission deadline is December 1st, 2010.
Application Form
National Lung Health Framework Website Launched
The National Lung Health Framework has launched its new and improved website for respiratory health stakeholders.
The website features background information, as well as updates on the Framework’s progress, including funding opportunities. In addition, the website serves as a gateway to a wide range of information tools that will support the work of individuals and organizations working to improve lung health.
We invite you to visit www.lunghealthframework.ca today.
Upcoming conferences
Inspire 2010: A New Decade Begins
Sept 16-18, 2010
Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre
Mississauga, ON
Better Breathing Conference
January 27-29, 2011
Toronto, ON
Canadian Respiratory Conference 2011
April 28 – 30, 2011
Sheraton on the Falls Hotel & Conference Centre
Niagara Falls, ON
(Jointly organized by the Canadian COPD Alliance, the Canadian Thoracic Society, the Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals and the Canadian Lung Association)
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