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• Staff park and ride passes still available

• Annual Giving Campaign

• Christmas Dinner and Dance ticket blitz

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Several students in Regina win awards at annual Student Research DayOn October 17, the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR) Research and Academic Health Sciences Department hosted the third annual Student Research Day, which celebrated the success of Regina-based health sciences student research.

Student projects from a variety of health disciplines were presented, and six awards were presented.

“It’s exciting to see the growing interest in academic research in our community. In the past three years we’ve more than doubled the number of entrants in this event – we had over 30 participants this year,” said Laureen Larson, Director of Academic Health Sciences.

“It’s also impressive to see the relationship of many of these projects with our provincial health care priorities. Many of the projects have links to primary health care, care of our seniors, enhancing care for our surgical patients, and enhancing communication.”

“The RQHR is committed to promoting and supporting academic and clinical research that makes a difference in the lives of patients and community members. Providing students and residents with opportunities to foster their natural curiosity in research will position them to be future leaders in health care.” said Dr. Elan Paluck, Director of Research for the RQHR.

Award recipient and first time researcher Matthew Smith has learned a lot through the research experience.

“As I got further into the project and began interviewing nurses and surgeons, my focus shifted more towards the patient,” said Smith. “I started to focus more on defining the shared decision making process in relation to the diagnosis and how to apply it so that patients get similar treatment regardless of location and circumstances.”

Awards of Excellence were handed out for the following:

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“The RQHR is committed to promoting and supporting academic and clinical research that makes a difference in the lives of patients and community members.”

Dr. Elan Paluck

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Regina Medical Association & RQHR Summer Student Project. Student: Megan Jess. Study Title: Airway Injury after Difficult Endotracheal Intubation under Anaesthesia. Investigators: M. Jess, Dr. J. St. Onge, Dr. R. Mehmood.

McManus Cardiovascular Research Career Development Award – Finalist. Student: Megan DeckStudy Title: Patient and observer outcomes favour the cosmesis of a transverse cervical incision over a vertical incision in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy for stroke risk reduction. Investigators: Megan Deck, Dr. D. Kopriva.

University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine Dean’s Summer Student Project. Student: Peter Thiel. Study Title: Post-placement imaging of Essure microinserts in unintended pregnancies using a 10 year retrospective database Investigators: P. Thiel, Dr. D. Rattray, Dr. I. Suchet, Dr. J. Thiel.Photo Credit: Medical Media Services.

RQHR Patient Impact Award: Research That Makes a Difference. Student: Matthew Smith. Study Title: Discourses of Influence and Autonomy in Physician and Nurse Navigator’s Accounts of Treatment Decision Making for Early Stage Breast Cancer. Investigators: Matthew Smith, Cheyenne Lawton, Dr. Gary Groot. Photo Credit: Medical Media Services.

Nutrition and Dietetics Research Project. Students: Jaclynn Hamilton & Jenna Harrison. Study Title: Knowledge of a Mealtime Management Video Abstract. Investigators: Roseann Nasser, Sabrina Bovee, Allison Cammer, Sharon Walker, Anna Angelinas, Jaclynn Hamilton, Jenna Harrison, Jana Spindler. Photo Credit: Medical Media Services.

McManus Cardiovascular Research Career Development Award – Finalist. Student: Alexis Brassard. Study Title: A 12-year review of the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region’s experience with Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.Investigators: Alexis Brassard & Dr. D. McCarville.

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Promote your event on Business Board

If you’re raising funds for a good cause, you can promote the event on the Public Service Announcements section of the RQHR Business Board (http://rhdintranet/ultimate/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi). Send your request to communications@rqhealth.ca. All requests will be

monitored for suitability before publishing.

Resident Research ProjectResident: Kyle WrayStudy Title: Assessing the Quality of Best Possible Medication History Collection in the Emergency DepartmentInvestigators: Dr. Jennifer Bolt, Lisa Ruda, Don Kuntz, Ali Bell, Kelly Babcock.

Seasonal Influenza: It is seriousDon’t forget: The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region’s (RQHR) Seasonal Influenza Campaign began October 14. It is very important to be immunized to protect yourself and your loved ones! For general information regarding influenza disease and clinic schedules, call HealthLine at 811 or access the RQHR website, www.rqhealth.ca.

Watch your local newspaper in October for information on dates, times and clinic locations.

Park & Ride ticket draw winnerParking Services conducted the first draw for two tickets to Chris Hadfield at Conexus Arts Centre on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. The Park & Ride user who won the two tickets was Owen Leier.

Corporate wall walk video now onlineThe Corporate Business Plan Wall tracks organizational progress towards the annual initiatives identified in the 2014/2015 RQHR Business Plan.Please note that the October 21st wall walk video is now available on both the Region’s YouTube channel at http://youtu.be/62dSOsT-xhA and the Region’s Intranet site at http://rhdintranet/rqhr/StrategicFramework/Corporate/CorporateVisibilityWall.htm.You are encouraged to attend this and other wall walks within RQHR. Schedules can be found on the Lean website at http://www.rqhrlean.com/huddles.html.

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Make the most powerful gift you can to your community through the Annual Giving CampaignEmployees and physicians can donate through the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region’s (RQHR’s) Giving Campaign until November 4. Giving is easy and affordable through the Annual Giving Campaign payroll deduction. Below is just one example of how your donation can make a difference.

Donate to the United Way United Way is working to increase overall community awareness and involvement in the issues around the success of our children. We need our donors, volunteers, partners and supporters to engage and mobilize around community strategies which will move the needle on improving the outcomes for children.

United Way’s efforts help lift people out of poverty, build independence, create safe neighborhoods and strong families, and support children through their development years, high school graduation and beyond. All the while, United Way Regina continues

to support 32 funded partners, operating over 250 programs, and positively affecting the lives of over 100,000 people. Below is just one of many ways donations to the United Way have improved the lives of others.

Kids in transition shelter (KITS) KITs provides care for children in need of housing, while the Ministry of Social Services provides other options for the best living arrangement for each child. It is operated by the YWCA.

KITs provides shelter for up to 10 children from the ages of infancy to 12 years old. The recommended maximum stay for any child is 15 days. In 2012, 181 children came through the

shelter. The average length of stay was 52 days.

Two emergency receiving shelters, operated in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services, also complement KIT’s services. Parker Place, which opened in May 2012, and Evergreen House are designed for children who, for a variety of reasons, are harder to place.

Parker Place provides shelter for up to four children, from eight to 12 years of age. Evergreen House also has space for children from infancy to seven years of age. All children are referred by the Ministry of Social Services.

• The average length of stay for children at Parker Place was 147 days.

• 11,700 meals were served at all three KITS’ residencies.

• The longest stay was 246 days.

• The number of children who stayed at a KITS shelter who were four years of age or younger was 63.

Touch the lives of thousands of people with one simple gift – donate today.

Pasqua Hospital Auxiliary

Gift Shop Sidewalk SaleThe Pasqua Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop Sidewalk Sale will occur at the main entrance of the Pasqua Hospital on Tuesday, October 28 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Wednesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. All proceeds help purchase hospital equipment for Pasqua Hospital patients.

Cocktails: 6:30 Dinner: 7:30 Dance: 9:00

for more information and Community & Rural tickets call

Pam - 766.5972or Email: Dance.Christmas@rqhealth.ca

Conexus Arts Centre Friday December 12, 2014

Cost: $30.00 ppMusic Supplied by: Vinyl Replay

50/50 Draw

Door Prizes

Group Ticket Purchases welcomed Tickets on sale at Finance Kiosks after Nov 6 blitz

November Ticket Blitz: 2014 - 11:00 to 1:00Nov 6: RGH Cafeteria - PH Cafeteria - WRC Cafeteria

Nov 20: Management Forum - Queensbury Convention Centre Nov 27: RGH Cafeteria - PH Cafeteria - 2110 Hamilton Boardroom

Purchase your tickets on either

Blitz dayand be entered into a draw on Nov 27th for a

gift basket.Finance Cashier: RGH - PH - WRC - RPV

Christmas Dinner and Dance