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Understanding: The Key to Solutions - Presentations and Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Register Early for the 2009 Annual General Meeting!!!

Join us to celebrate our achievements, stay informed and salute our partners & friends.

 

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel, Toronto Airport 

 

Presentations by:

Dr. Sandrine de Ribaupierre - Transition of Care: Who is going to follow me as an adult?

The transition of care between childhood and adulthood is not always easy in chronic conditions, since the medical team is usually not the same. Spina bifida and hydrocephalus are examples where the pediatric medical teams are more aware of the conditions, however, past a certain age they are not able to follow their patients anymore. What are the different models of care, and what would be the ideal situation?
 

 

Dr. Miles Johnston - Hydrocephalus research; old ideas and new perspectives

It is increasingly evident that we lack a basic understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to ventricular expansion in hydrocephalus. For this reason, researchers have been looking at new ways to address the biomechanical causes of hydrocephalus. Several innovative developments in the experimental setting have suggested alternative approaches to this problem and offer hope that with time, new therapies can be developed to reduce the consequences of ventricular expansion.

 

 

Dr. Maureen Dennis - Living with spina bifida as an adult: skills and challenges

Little is known about individuals with spina bifida and hydrocephalus after the school years. This presentation reviews current research about the neurocognitive, academic, and behavioural skills and challenges of young and middle-aged adults with spina bifida.

 

   

Followed by:

Annual General Meeting 

      Agenda

  1. Presentation of annual report, financial statements and auditor's report
    for the year ended February 28, 2009
  2. Appointment of the auditors
  3. Election of directors in accordance with articles 7 & 8 of the Association's by-laws
  4. Approval of any amendments and/or additions to the by-laws of the Association, and
  5. Transaction of further and other business as may properly come before the Board Meeting 

Awards & Luncheon

Detailed information about this year's event will be available soon.  Space is always limited. Call 800-387-1575 or email provincial@sbhao.on.ca to RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

Download the AGM flyer to find complete information about the day's events.