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Celebrating World Cancer Day – Building a High Quality Cancer Workforce

February 4, 2017 |

On World Cancer Day, We can build a high quality workforce. de Souza Institute is proud to offer the “Interprofessional Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Oncology (iEPECO)” course. This is one of the many courses from the Institute to support clinicians caring for individuals and communities across the cancer continuum. We Can. I Can. … Read more

Dr. Esplen representing Canada at the Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA)

January 25, 2017 |

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, Executive Director of de Souza Institute is attending the Global Genomics Nursing Alliance in Cambridge, England. The discussion and days that follow surround the topics of the integration of genomics into everyday nursing practice; establishing a Global Genomics Nursing Alliance and its development in nursing and genomic healthcare. For more information, … Read more

Interprofessional Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Course Now Available

December 15, 2016 |

de Souza Institute is proud to announce the Interprofessional Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Oncology (iEPECO) course is now open for enrollment. This course is based on the EPEC™-O Canada curriculum and was developed by a team of interprofessional experts. “iEPEC-O helps to integrate palliative care into your practice as a health care professional, … Read more

A New Health Promotion Seminar Series

October 26, 2016 | ,

Healthy Sexuality and Our Aging Population The Health Promotion Seminar Series is a collaborative effort between the Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) and de Souza Institute.  The seminars offer an opportunity for professional development to nurses working in all domains of practice: community or acute care.  Topics are focused on current issues, and provide … Read more

Return to work made easier for cancer survivors

October 14, 2016 | ,

Website brings together resources for cancer survivors, healthcare providers, and employers to support staying and returning to work Returning to work after any illness can be a challenge. For cancer survivors, the return to work (RTW) can be especially difficult due to the effects of cancer and its treatment.  Employers may lack understanding of cancer’s … Read more

Landmark Agreement Standardizes Cancer Care Training

September 27, 2016 | ,

Landmark Agreement Standardizes Cancer Care Training Alberta Health Services Partners with de Souza Institute to Deliver Training Program Standardized cancer care training in Canada is taking a giant step forward with a partnership between Alberta Health Services and de Souza Institute. The multi-year agreement establishes the Oncology Practice Readiness Education Program (O-PREP). This program is … Read more