Intelligent Communities Forum: “Health in the Intelligent Community”

The Government of Canada cordially invite you to attend a Breakfast Seminar in conjunction with the Intelligent Communities Forum “Health in the Intelligent Community”


Friday, June 3, 2011 - 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Cornell Club - New York City
6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017

Admittance is Free.

Key Note Speaker, Dr. Ed Brown, CEO, Ontario Telemedicine Network

Chronic diseases also have serious economic impacts on families, communities and societies in general. According to the New York Alliance Against Chronic Disease nearly half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease which is often exacerbated by lifestyle choices such as smoking, overeating and lack of exercise. In Canada, chronic diseases are projected to account for 89% of all deaths and accounts for 55% of all direct and indirect health care costs.

Learn how Intelligent Communities can help to rein in rising healthcare costs while increasing access to healthcare among disadvantages populations and harness the power of Information & Communication Technologies to create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.

Moderated by Dr. Salvatore Volpe, NY HIMSS Chapter President

Panelists: Penny H. Feldman, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Visiting Nurse Service of NY;
Ann Snowdon, Ph.D., Professor, Management Science, University of Windsor;
Rebekah Monson, Attorney at Law, Pepper Hamilton LLP;
John Brennan of Huron Perth Enterprise IT Service in Stratford.


Please RSVP by: June 1, 2011 at: rsvp.cngny@international.gc.ca

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