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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Logo AGING & REHABILITATION:
An Interdisciplinary Research
Seminar Series


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Logo for the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and link to their Web site.   1/20/2009
Optimizing Electronic Health Records for Nursing Care
Presenter: Anne Sales

CyberSeminar

VIReC Clinical Informatics Series: This monthly seminar presents expert discussion of key issues in clinical informatics for VA researchers. Join experts from the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and the Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice for these lively and informative presentations.

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Logo for the VA Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) and link to their Web site.   1/21/2009
Health Economics Cyber Seminar Topic TBA
Presenter: TBA

CyberSeminar

HERC Health Economics Course: Econometrics with Observational Data (HEC 3) - There are many powerful econometric techniques available to applied researchers who wish to answer questions outside of randomized clinical trials. This course will provide participants with sufficient background in econometrics to choose techniques suited both to their data and to their economic model.

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Logo for the VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) and link to their Web site.   1/27/2009
The Consortium for Healthcare Informatics Research (CHIR)
Presenter: Scott DuVall

CyberSeminar

HSR&D Research Dissemination Seminar Series (HRD) - These flash-based and digital audio recordings highlight current research, accomplishments of VA researchers and present information of interest to the health services research community.

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Logo for the VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) and link to their Web site.   2/11/2009-2/13/2009
Defining Optimal Care: Balancing Quality, Cost, and Patient Preferences," was selected because of HSR&D's commitment to examining best practices in implementing state-of-the-art health care for veterans. It is especially timely given the unique needs of our returning Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans.

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Logo for the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and link to their Web site.   3/17/2009
VA Home Telehealth Following Hospitalization for Heart Failure
Presenter: Bonnie Wakefield

CyberSeminar

VIReC Clinical Informatics Series: This monthly seminar presents expert discussion of key issues in clinical informatics for VA researchers. Join experts from the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and the Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice for these lively and informative presentations.

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Logo for the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and link to their Web site.   4/21/2009
Intervening to Improve VA HIV Testing Using Clinical Reminders, Feedback, and Provider Activation
Presenter: Matthew Goetz

CyberSeminar

VIReC Clinical Informatics Series: This monthly seminar presents expert discussion of key issues in clinical informatics for VA researchers. Join experts from the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and the Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice for these lively and informative presentations.

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Logo for the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and link to their Web site.   5/19/2009
Update on MyHealtheVet
Presenter: Susan Woods

CyberSeminar

VIReC Clinical Informatics Series: This monthly seminar presents expert discussion of key issues in clinical informatics for VA researchers. Join experts from the VA Information Resource Center (VIReC) and the Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice for these lively and informative presentations.

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ASSOCIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

Logo for the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) and link to their Web site.   1/28/2009-1/29/2009
2nd Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Building Research Capacity to Bridge the Gap From Science to Service
Natcher Conference Center, NIH Campus
Bethesda, MD
Link to Conference Web Site
Although the field of dissemination and implementation research is steadily growing, leaders acknowledge the limited capacity within the research and practice community to conduct the necessary studies. In this spirit, the National Institutes of Health invites you to the second annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, Building Research Capacity to Bridge the Gap from Science to Service. This year’s conference will provide interactive forums for the development and growth of the field, with a particular focus on ways in which research capacity can be enhanced. Researchers working in the field and/or interested in identifying opportunities and obstacles for dissemination and implementation research are encouraged to attend this meeting.

 

Logo for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine/American Society of Neurorehabilitation (ACRM/ASNR) and link to their Web site.   10/7/2009-10/11/2009
2009 ACRM-ASNR Joint Educational Conference: Building the Evidence Base for Rehabilitation Interventions: From Research to Clinical Care
Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel
Denver, CO
Link to Conference Web Site
The 2009 annual conference reflects the focus of the ACRM and ASNR on creating a dynamic, innovative, evidence-based educational conference that brings together generators, users, and funders of rehabilitation science and research in a collaborative effort. The 2009 Program Committee invites members and newcomers to join this exciting effort and submit abstracts for Paper & Poster Presentations.

 

Logo for the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) and link to their Web site.   2/18/2009-2/20/2009
2009 ESRI Federal User Conference (FedUC)
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Link to Conference Web Site
Explore what geographic information system (GIS) technology can do for your agency at the largest geospatial conference dedicated to federal government. Whatever your GIS experience, the FedUC will give you the knowledge and resources you need to apply geography to problem solving, decision making, and accomplishing your missions.

 

Logo for the National Council on Rehabilitation Education and link to their Web site.   2/18/2009-2/21/2009
9th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference

San Antonio, TX
Link to Conference Web Site
Rehabilitation Practices and Practitioners: Innovations and Evolution (Advancing the Profession's Identity)
The National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) is a professional organization of educators dedicated to quality services for persons with disabilities through education and research. NCRE advocates up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation.

 

Logo for the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers and link to their Web site.   5/4/2009-5/5/2009
NARRTC 2009 Annual Conference: Better Research, Better Evidence, Better Practice
Holiday Inn National Airport Hotel
Crystal City/Arlington, VA
Link to Conference Web Site
The ultimate mission of NARRTC is to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in American society through applied research and training. As an association, NARRTC values excellence in the quality of the research process and product, relevance of research efforts to solving issues of disability and service delivery, and products which are disseminated, used, and evaluated in such a manner as to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities. Further, the association values participatory action research and training efforts which are conducted with the cooperation and participation of people with disabilities and seeks research results that are valuable to people with disabilities, their families, stakeholders and policy makers. The NARRTC values integrity and efforts which protect the rights of the subjects of research. The NARRTC has a commitment to full community work integration, participation, and access for all persons with disabilities and supports the right to self determination and choice. The association also values diversity and respects the contributions of all persons to the research and training process.

 

Logo for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and link to their Web site.   6/10/2009-6/13/2009
Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
Link to Conference Web Site
Annual Conference & Exposition (PT 2009) is the national event for physical therapy -- featuring advanced programming presented by top professionals in the field. Physical therapy professionals come from all around the world to get the latest information, network with colleagues, visit the Exhibit Hall, learn cutting-edge techniques, and earn continuing education credits.

 

Logo for the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) and link to their Web site.   6/26/2009-6/27/2009
RESNA Annual Conference 2009
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Link to Conference Web Site
Our purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. We serve that purpose by promoting research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology; and by supporting the people engaged in these activities. RESNA's membership ranges from rehabilitation professionals to consumers to students. All members are dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas and information for the advancement of assistive technology.

 


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