Speakers' Series
Ticket Information:
General admission: free
Email tickets@divafoundation.org or call Darlene at 613 444 0123
Refreshments provided
What?
Real Life Meets the Workplace: A Legal Primer (In English) (register now!)
Drawing on their experience providing advice to employees and employers, four lawyers from Nelligan O’Brien Payne’s Employment Law Group will canvass common legal issues that arise in the workplace. The panel, led by nationally recognised employment law lawyer Janice Payne, will explore how legislators, arbitrators, and courts are gradually re-writing workplace law to acknowledge and address changing workplaces and the challenges of juggling “real life”—child care, elder care, family status, illness—with the expectations of employers. Join Janice, Ainslie Benedict, Julie Skinner, and Ella Forbes-Chilibeck for a lively discussion of these issues.
Who?
Janice Payne, lawyer, Nelligan O’Brien Payne’s Employment Law Group
Ainslie Benedict, lawyer, Nelligan O’Brien Payne’s Employment Law Group
Julie Skinner, lawyer, Nelligan O’Brien Payne’s Employment Law Group
Ella Forbes-Chilibeck, lawyer, Nelligan O’Brien Payne’s Employment Law Group
When?
Thursday 19th May, 2011; 7-9pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
Where?
Southway Inn of Ottawa
2431 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1V 8R9
(613) 737-0811
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What?
A Woman’s Heart in Health and Disease—Who is at risk and what can she do? (In English) (register now!)
Coronary disease remains the leading cause of death in Canadian women. Yet many women do not realise they are at risk. Although a woman’s heart looks very similar to a man’s heart on the outside, it is affected by heart disease in a different way. Women need to understand how to stay “heart healthy”, recognise the first signs of heart disease, and then know what to do. Heart disease is largely preventable but education and action are key. In this presentation, we will discuss how to assess the risk of developing heart disease and present a simple plan to prevent it and maintain heart health. We will address how symptoms can be different in women, how to recognise them, and what to do about it. We will also touch on proven therapies, in particular coronary interventions. Be informed and stay healthy. You owe it to yourself and your family.
PowerPoint slides; YouTube presentation
Who?
Louise A. Laramée, MD, FRCP(C), University of Ottawa Heart Institute and University of Ottawa
When?
Monday 13th June, 2011; 7-9pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
Where?
Hampton Inn Ottawa
100 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
(613) 741-2300
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What?
The Menopause Story (In French) (register now!)
The decade before menopause is a critical time for women. This presentation will be of interest to all women who want to learn more about hormonal and biological changes affecting their health and well-being during perimenopause so as to better prepare themselves for this crucial life transition.
Who?
Nathalie Gamache, MD, FRCPS(C), Centre de Santé pour Femmes GAÏA
When?
Thursday 22nd September, 2011; 7-9pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
Where?
Hilton Lac-Leamy
3 boul. du Casino
Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4
(819) 771-9555
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What?
Maternal Health and Well-Being in Canada and Abroad (In French) (register now!)
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Much progress has been made in the area of maternal health and well-being in Canada over the last 100 years. In this presentation, Dr. Lalonde will discuss the current status of maternal health and the dangers and challenges of maternity in the world, especially in the poorest countries and within the traditionally underserved communities in Canada. As well, as more and more women are choosing to have children later in life, Dr. Lalonde will provide advice on, and discuss issues around, delayed child bearing. Finally, myths about care during pregnancy and the importance of preparing a birth plan and knowing a few delivery positions prior to delivery will be discussed.
Who?
André B. Lalonde, MD, FRCSC, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), University of Ottawa, and McGill University
When?
Thursday 20th October, 2011; 7-9pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
Where?
Hilton Lac-Leamy
3 boul. du Casino
Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4
(819) 771-9555
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Tuesday 15th November, 2011
What?
Get Real: The Secret to Authentic Success (In English) (register now!)
Patricia Lovett-Reid, Senior Vice President with TD Waterhouse, shares real life stories of Canadian female role models, describing their struggles and successes as they seek and achieve their true goals in life. This motivational speech shows how money, lifestyle, and happiness are all part of the same package–and is highly achievable for anyone looking for authentic success.
Who?
Patricia Lovett-Reid, Senior Vice President with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.
When?
Tuesday 15th November, 2011; 7-9pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
Where?
Hampton Inn Ottawa
100 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
(613) 741-2300
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Cancers of the Female Reproductive Tract: Emphasis on Prevention and Detection - February 8, 2006, Ottawa
Dr. Elaine Jolly, OC, MD, FRCSC Director, Women’s Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
Dr. Fung Kee Fung, Women’s Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa Female Mood Shifts – For Women of All Ages - March 22, 2006, Ottawa
Dr. Elaine Jolly, OC, MD, FRCSC Director, Women’s Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
Women And The Law: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Powers Of Attorney, Family Law And Estate Planning - April 20, 2006, Ottawa
Ms. Allyne Thomson, lawyer and partner in the Advocacy Department, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Ms. Lorna Baldwin, lawyer with Honey MacMillan
Maturing With Grace and Ease - February 17, 2005, Ottawa
Elaine Jolly, OC, MD, FRCSC Director, Women’s Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
Homeopathy and Heilkunst: Alternative Healing for Breast Cancer! - March 24, 2005, Ottawa
Allyson McQuinn
Ati Petrov
Leading Your Life with Balance and Humour - May 25, 2005, Ottawa
Marion Balla
Speaking of Bones - October 26, 2005, Ottawa
Elizabeth Contestabile, RN, BScN
Dealing With Work-Life Conflict: What to Do Until the Organization Changes - November 17, 2005, Ottawa
Dr. Linda Duxbury, Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Le défi de la ménopause - February 10, 2004, Montréal
Dr. Michèle Moreau
Women & Health – Taking the Matter to Heart - February 12, 2004, Ottawa
Dr. Beth Abramson
Managing Stress through Humor & Balance - March 11, 2004, Ottawa
Marion Balla
La violence conjugale est-elle dénoncée? - April 5, 2004, Montréal
Mme Lise Poupart
Title? - April 12, 2004, Ottawa
Louis Lambert-Lagacé
Relaxation – How to Relax - October 28, 2004, Ottawa
Patricia Hall
Childhood Obesity. What is all the fuss about? What is a parent to do? - December 2, 2004, Ottawa
Debra-Lynn Menard
Hormone Replacement Therapy – Current Research - February 5, 2003, Ottawa
Dr. Elaine Jolly
Secrets to Optimal Wellness – A Glimpse into the Aging Process - March 26, 2003, Ottawa
Penny Kendall Reed
A Living Workplace: Where Will You Be? - April 30, 2003, Ottawa
Ann Coombs
Women and Menopause - September 23, 2003, Ottawa
Dr. Marla Shapiro
Donnés surprenantes sur l’entrepreneurship des
femmes : Pourquoi? Comment? /
Unusual Data on Women Entrepreneurship : Why? How? - October
30, 2003, Montréal
Mme Sarmite Bulte
The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan - November 13, 2003, Ottawa
Liz Pearson
Renforcer le système immunitaire: Réponse à la guerre biologique - November 27, 2003, Montréal
Dr. Rosemonde Mandeville
Women and Hormones: Puberty to Vitality - Part 2 - February 6, 2002, Ottawa
Dr. Elaine Jolly
What’s Stress for the Goose…Personalities, Perceptions and Stress Management - March 7, 2002, Ottawa
Maggie Mamen
Women’s Nutritional Needs – Recipe for Good Health - May 8, 2002, Ottawa
Leslie Beck
Health and Personal Growth for Women of All Ages - October 2, 2002, Ottawa
Dawn Brown
The Pros and Cons of having Ovaries…and what you need to know about Ovarian Cancer - November 27, 2002, Ottawa
Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden
A Presentation on Naturopathic and Pharmaceutical Issues - February 8, 2001, Ottawa
Dr. Michael Smith
Tomorrow’s Woman: A Presentation to Mothers and Daughters on Socio-Health Issues - March 8, 2001, Ottawa
Rona Maynard, Chatelain Magazine
The Politics of Health…Patient Empowerment - April 11, 2001, Ottawa
Dr. Carolyn Bennett
Women and Hormones: Puberty to Vitality - Part 1 - May 14, 2001, Ottawa
Dr. Elaine Jolly
Women’s Health – The Personal is Always Political - October 2001, Ottawa
Jane Peppino
If I knew Then What I Know Now - Life Choices and Opportunities for Women - November 20, 2001, Ottawa
Dini Petty
Women’s Health Issus - November 22, 2000, Ottawa
Dr. Elaine Jolly