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Sept. 29, 2023: 2023 E3 Education Day on World Heart Day

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Sept. 29, 2023: 2023 E3 Education Day on World Heart Day

Virtual Education General

Helping to educate, engage, and empower those in Canada who live with heart failure, their caregivers, and their healthcare partners.

Date: Friday, September 29, 2023.
Time: 9:00am to noon PT (noon to 3:00pm ET)
Location: Virtual event
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OPENING SESSION with Heather Lannon and Justin Ezekowitz:

  • Highlight the significance of Education and Collaboration.
  • Present the HeartLife perspective on why E3 is an important event each year.
  • Share the importance of the caregiver's viewpoint and how it enriches the educational experience.
     
    SESSION 1: Mental Health Session with Nick Zap, Puneeta Tandon, and Jude Batstone:
  • Provide caregivers with diverse perspectives and actionable solutions related to Mental Health, promoting holistic well-being.
  • Introduce and highlight the advantages of the Empower program, a web-based tool, to equip participants with valuable mental health resources.
  • Share a patient's first-hand experience with the Empower program to emphasize its practical benefits and relevance.
     
    SESSION 2: Guideline Directed Medical Therapy with Ricky Turgeon, Tracy Bawtinheimer, and Lynette Kosar:
  • Emphasize the significance of collaborative decision-making between healthcare professionals and patients in the context of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy.
  • Discuss the active role patients play in their own care, underlining their empowerment in the treatment process.
  • Highlight the accessibility of medications throughout Canada, promoting awareness of patients' rights and resources.
     
    SESSION 3: Technology, Innovation and Research with Nat Hawkins, Anne Simard, and Wayne Sandvik.
  • Explore recent advancements in technology, such as AI and Echos, and their impact on healthcare, fostering participants' understanding of cutting-edge trends.
  • Review the Medly program and other programs and research illustrating how technology integration enhances patient care and engagement.
  • Share a patient's real-life encounter with technology, showcasing the practical advantages and improved patient experiences.