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Overview Join us for the next talk in the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Webinar Series on Recognizing Hematologic Malignancies in Primary Care with Dr. Leslie Zypchen. Skills Gained By the end of this session, you will be able to: Describe clonal hematopoiesis as a precursor to hematologic malignancies and recognize its prevalence in primary care; […]
Reducing potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use in long-term care (LTC) involves changing how care teams assess and manage resident behaviours. Across Canada, LTC homes are seeing meaningful results for residents and their families by adopting alternative behavioural approaches. Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on November 27 from 1-2 p.m. ADT to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents […]
Join us on December 10 at 8:00 PM ADT for a FREE, exclusive NP Circle webinar sponsored by Organon: LARC Counselling and Access: Practical Strategies for NPs, presented by Dr. Renee Hall. Objectives: • Identify patients who may benefit from long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods. • Apply practical, patient-centred counselling strategies to support informed contraceptive choice. […]
The NPAC AGM will be held virtually from 8:00pm to 9:30pm AST. This meeting will cover: Reports from the NPAC Board of Directors Presentation of the financial statements Updates on strategic priorities and advocacy initiatives Announcement of board of director elections
Join us on January 22nd at 7:00 PM ET for a FREE, exclusive NP Circle webinarsponsored by Rhythm: When Obesity Isn’t Typical: Recognizing Rare Genetic Causes, presented by Cara Sabourin, NP and valued NP Circle member. Objectives: • Identify clinical patterns that suggest obesity may have an underlying rare genetic cause • Understand key features […]
Join us on January 29th at 7:00 PM ET for a FREE, exclusive NP Circle webinarsponsored by Roche: Heart Failure: Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Evidence-Based Management, presented by Rodolfo Pike, NP and valued NP Circle member. Objectives: • Define heart failure and its key clinical classifications • Review an evidence-based approach to heart failure assessment and […]
Presenters: Christie Tait, NP & Shawna Kelly, NP At the end of the program, participants will be able to: • Describe the scope, structure, and clinical intent of The Migraine Clinical Handbook (MCH), including how it aligns with evidence-based migraine care in the Canadian primary care setting. • Apply the MCH recommendations to support […]
Join us on March 24 at 8:00 PM ADT for a FREE, exclusive NP Circle webinar: Smoking Cessation: Assessment, Pharmacotherapy, and Relapse Prevention, presented by our very own Claudia Mariano. Smoking cessation remains one of the most important interventions clinicians can offer to improve long-term health outcomes, yet many clinicians receive limited training in delivering structured […]
When: April 10th & 11th, 2026 Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel (1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia) Link to Register: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/NPAC_National_Conference-2026/reg/form/edit
COPD and Lung Cancer: Risk, Screening, and Integrated Clinical Management Date: April 30, 2026 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ADT Speakers: Joshua Wald, MD, FRCPC & Christian Finley, MD, MPH, FRCS (c) This session will explore the epidemiological and biological links between COPD and lung cancer, identify patients at elevated risk, and provide practical strategies […]
Please join us for an education day on ADHD led by Dr. Wong. When: May 7th, 2026, 8am-4pm Where: The Shipyard Summerside $30/person Lunch will be included between 12-1pm Open to PEINPA members and non-members, as well as NP students. Registration now closed
Details NP Circle members are invited to join a free program organized by the Canadian Headache Society: Nurse Practitioner Advanced Training in Headache (NPath) Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a key role in providing access to care and improving the health outcomes of patients. Recognizing the importance of NPs in comprehensive headache and migraine management, the […]
