FRiday, 27 August 2010
17:00-21:00
Hosted by the International Continence Society/Continence Promotion Committee
In conjunction with: The Canadian Continence Foundation
Co-Chairs: Frankie Bates, Jacqueline Cahill
When: 27 August 2010, 17:00-21:00
Where: Mandarin Ballroom - Metropolitan Hotel, 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R3
Free Registration:
Online: www.canadiancontinence.ca
Email: help@canadiancontinence.ca
Phone: 1-800-265-9575
World renowned and local specialists will provide up-to-the-minute information on how to improve the quality of life for those living with incontinence. Topics include the management and treatment of incontinence, as well as information on local resources.
The Public Forum is a free event open to 250 participants of the general public, including caregivers and healthcare professionals.
A “Wine & Cheese” Welcome Reception will start the evening, offering the opportunity to meet with experts in the field and sponsors of the event.
Agenda Public Forum Toronto
17:00 – 18:15
Welcome reception: wine and cheese
Networking and visiting of exhibits
18:15– 18:30
Welcome, introduction
Jacky Cahill (Executive Director. The Canadian Continence Foundation) (TCCF)
Diane Newman, Vasan Srini. Continence Promotion Committee (CPC) Chairs
18:30 – 18:45
A Patients perspective
Tom Alloway (President TCCF)
18:45 – 19:15
How common is incontinence and how does it impact those who have it?
Dr. Geoff Cundiff
19:15 -19:45
Medical and Surgical treatments of incontinence
Dr. Diaa Rizk
19:45 – 20:15
Male incontinence following prostate surgery
Dr. Sender Herschorn
20:15 - 20:45
"Coping, Curing and Caring" Looking after your Bladder Health and local Resources
Frankie Bates RN
20:45 – 21:00
Closing remarks
Dr. Jacques Corcos