Interest Group Email Archive

Dear GNAO Member

Greetings from the GNAO Provincial Board,

We hope you all are keeping well and adapting to the conditions of this crisis. The virtual AGM is on Thursday April 23, 2020 at 6 to 7:30 pm and is being hosted via GoToMeeting platform.

Greetings from the GNAO Provincial Board,

These are unprecedented times, as we struggle to adjust to the changes and uncertainty in the world around us and in the healthcare system. We hope you all are keeping well and adapting to the conditions of this crisis.

The GNAO 2020 Biennial Conference had to be cancelled, however, we are hosting a virtual AGM on Thursday April 23, 2020 at 6 to 7:30 pm.

The AGM is being hosted via GoToMeeting platform.

To all Delegates, Exhibitor, Sponsors, Speakers and Poster Presenters:

Due to the escalating health crisis related to COVID-19 and the current recommendations from Public Health Ontario, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 GNAO AGM & Conference.

This was a difficult decision however at this time the priority is the safety of our members, the people in our care and the general public.

Further information on alternate arrangements for the AGM (scheduled for April 24) will be shared with the membership in the coming weeks.

Hello GNAO members,

As we approach the end of winter and heading towards the AGM and Biennial Conference, we would like to share some engagement GNAO opportunities with GNAO.

Call for NOMINATIONS For 2020-2022 GNAO Board of Directors

GNAO is pleased to announce three available Board of Directors positions – 

Hello all

The GNAO Central East Chapter is inviting their members to come meet the executive team and learn more about joining the executive board. This is your opportunity to join an information session and ask questions on roles and responsibilities on Thursday February 27, 2020 @ 630 pm.

Where: Silver Meridian, 1621 McEwen Drive, Unit # 27-28, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9A5

When: Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 6:30 pm

RSVP: Confirm your attendance by emailing Melanie Kelly @ [email protected]

Hello all,

The Greater Hamilton Area Chapter of GNAO is offering Education fund to enhance the scholarship and clinical capabilities of its members. The awards are offered in three categories – Individual, Funding for an educational program or resource, and towards registration for the GNAO Biennial conference.

Hello all,

GNAO is pleased to announce three )3) available Board of Directors positions - Membership Chair, Student/ New Graduate Liaison and Professional Advocacy Director. The call for nominations is now open and will remain open until Friday, March 20, 2020. We invite you to check out the attached documents (Call for Nominations as well as the Role Descriptions for these three positions) and to share your intent to stand for election by emailing GNAO Past President, Julie Rubel.

Hello all, 

The Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario (GNAO) is inviting proposals to present at our Biennial AGM & Conference: “Inspiring & Informing Healthy Aging”, to be held the evening of Thursday, April 23 and during the day on Friday, April 24, 2020.

To express interest in presenting at the GNAO conference, please submit an email including the following information:

Dear GNAO Members,

As a provincial board, we are currently exploring how best to engage with our members and seeking your input into alternative methods of delivering education sessions - this includes the use of web-based platforms. We are interested in your input and want to support your professional development needs.

Hello Central East Chapter Members,

The Central East Chapter executive is happy to share the Fall 2019 Newsletter. Included in this you will find:

• President's message
• GNAO AGM and Conference April 2020
• Professional Advocacy message
• Chapter news and announcements

Thank you

Sent on behalf of the GNAO Central East Chapter

Hello all, 

The Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario (GNAO) is inviting proposals to present at our Biennial AGM & Conference: “Inspiring & Informing Healthy Aging”, to be held the evening of Thursday, April 23 and during the day on Friday, April 24, 2020.

To express interest in presenting at the GNAO conference, please submit an email including the following information:

Hello all,

The Central East Chapter is having their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Silver Meridian Training Centre, Whitby. A special guest speaker, Steve Matthew, OTN Provincial Lead for Mental Health and Additions will speak on the topic below:

Topic: Stress - Let's Talk About it!

Date: Thursday November 28, 2019, Meeting begins at 630 om, refreshments will be served.

Hello all,

The Lambton Chapter is inviting you to join in a GNAO educational event on Thursday, November 28, 2019. 

Topic: Get your sh!# together: The importance of advanced care planning

Presented by: Heather Taylor, RN, Creator of the grieving pin, death café and entrepreneur

Location: Lochiel Kiwanis Community Room 180 College Avenue N, Sarnia, Ontario

Time: 5:30 pm - dinner and networking and followed with the speaker @ 6:15 pm

Greetings from the Conference Planning Committee,

The GNAO 2020 Biennial AGM & Conference will be held on Thursday, April 23 to Friday April 24, 2020 at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, ON, L1Z 1C9

The AGM & Conference is being hosted by the GNAO Central East (CE) Chapter. We plan to have:

Dear GNAO member,

Sinai Health System and the University Health Network's seventh-annual Toronto geriatrics update course is taking place on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 and Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at the Michener Institute (222 St. Patrick St., Toronto).

Hello GNAO Members,

We are pleased to share with you that the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario (RGPO) and six project partners from across the province have launched new educational resources for caregivers who are providing care and support for seniors living with frailty.

Caregiving Strategies: Providing Care and Support for a Senior Living with Frailty are available as: 

Hello GNAO members,

Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly, and we are seeing the season transforming with its changes in colour, light and temperature. 

We would like to share some educational opportunities with you all. Please read below for more information about these events happening around the province.

We hope you had a very happy thanksgiving and will take some time to enjoy the fall colours around you!

Kindly,

GNAO Provincial Board

GNAO Central East Chapter - Fall Education Event Announcement 

GNAO North West Chapter Members,

In collaboration with Lakehead University and Centre for Health Care Ethics, the GNAO North West Chapter is sponsoring an education event

Topic: Caring for People with Chronic Pain: Challenging ethical issues

Presenter: Hadi Shojaei, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, St. Joseph’s Care Group; Assistant Professor, NOSM 

Panel Members: 

Jennifer Lake, RN, Chronic Pain Management Program, St. Joseph’s Care Group 

Dear GNAO Greater Hamilton Area Chapter members,

Please join us for our AGM dinner and education event on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The topic is  Circle of Care: A Nurse Practitioner’s Experience presented by Dorothy Vaitekunas, a palliative care nurse practitioner.

Networking: 5-6 pm, Dinner: 6-7 pm and Speaker: 7-8:15 PM. Details are enclosed on the attached flyer.

On behalf of the Chapter,

Melissa 

Melissa Northwood RN MSc GNC(C)

Greater Hamilton Area Chapter