Thank you Hypertension Canada for hosting Obesity Canada’s Director of Operations, Nicole and Social Media Coordinator, Maxine at the 2019 Canadian Hypertension Congress opening ceremonies at The Westin Edmonton, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Keynote Lecture: Dr. Timothy Caulfield, When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash

Host of the documentary series, A User’s Guide to Cheating Death available on Netflix, Professor Timothy Caulfield will make the keynote address at the Canadian Hypertension Congress opening ceremony.

Professor Caulfield is an unrivalled communicator who debunks myths and assumptions about innovation in the health sector – from research on stem cells to diets to alternative medicine – for the benefit of the public and decision-makers. He is a Canada Research Chair in health law and policy, a professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and a research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. He has published more than 350 articles and book chapters and is the author of two national bestsellers: The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness and Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash. His most recent book is The Vaccination Picture.

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CONGRESS

Canada’s largest national scientific and educational conference of its kind, the Canadian Hypertension Congress, is back for its 8th year September 25 to 28, 2019, in Edmonton.
Re-designed to incorporate today’s needs and expectations of scientists, researchers, and clinicians, we are delighted to invite you to be part of its success!

Over three days, through presentations, debates, and discussions, we showcase cutting-edge research abstracts, address knowledge gaps head-on, and inspire innovation through open exchange to drive improved health outcomes for people living with hypertension, and more. Responding to the primary care community’s needs, this year’s theme is “A Whole-Patient Approach”. Our Scientific and Clinical Tracks addresses the most-requested topics in hypertension and adjacent conditions for whole-patient care:

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Stroke, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation)
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Thresholds & Targets
  • Kidney Disease
  • Obesity

This Congress brings together leading minds across disciplines and specialties: more than 500 of Canada’s leading hypertension scientists and researchers, specialists, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, health experts, and public health officials. Concurrently, our second Young Investigator Forum will provide trainees with knowledge and skills development support to best equip them for a bright future in hypertension.

We have added a Partners Program this year for $125.00. Partners are welcome to enjoy the Keynote Speaker and President’s Reception on Wednesday evening. As well, a continental breakfast will be offered in our Hospitality Suite from 7:30 – 10:30 am on Thursday and Friday. Information on local tours, shopping etc. will be provided.

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