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American Occupational Health Conference: 2012

April 29 - May 2, 2012
Los Angeles, California
Hosted by: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The 2012 American Occupational Health Conference is the premier professional meeting for the fields of occupational and environmental medicine. AOHC is designed for physicians who specialize in or have an interest in OEM as well as for non-physicians, such as industrial hygienists, nurses, safety professionals, and environmental health specialists who are involved in the field.

Partners in Prevention 2012: Health and Safety Conference and Trade Show 

May 1-2, 2012
International Centre
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hosted by: Health and Safety Ontario 

Partners in Prevention 2012 continues to build on the best-in-class standard for professional development set by its long-standing predecessor Health & Safety Canada IAPA Conference & Trade Show – the preeminent health and safety conference in Canada for over 90 years. It brings together 4,500+ health and safety professionals for networking, education and knowledge sharing.

10th Annual Cochrane Canada Symposium: Health Evidence for All 

May 9-10, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Hosted by: Canadian Cochrane Centre

Health Evidence for All symposium will discuss the following topics

  • Engaging with the Evidence (KT, shared decision making, dissemination, tools);
  • Ensuring equity in the evidence (types of evidence needed, methods addressing equity, etc);
  • What works in evidence production and use for ALL? (methods, applying the evidence, best evidence for practice)

The American Pain Society: 31st Annual Scientific Meeting 

May 16-19, 2012
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Hosted by: The American Pain Society

The 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society will offer current information about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute pain, chronic cancer and noncancer pain, and recurrent pain. In-depth workshops are planned and are designed to enhance research or clinical skills pertinent to the management of pain; they will feature content appropriate for professionals at several experience levels.  

Pain Hurts...Everyone: Searching for Solutions   

May 23-26, 2012
Whistler, BC Canada
Hosted by: Canadian Pain Society

The 2012 CPS Conference will create a forum in which scientists, healthcare professionals, and trainees from clinical, educational, research, policy and industry settings can meet and exchange up-to-date information on pain mechanisms, pain assessment, and pain management.

Canadian Physiotherapy Association: Congress 2012 

May 24-27, 2012
Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hosted by: Canadian Physiotherapy Association 

CARWH 2012 ConferenceInnovation in worker health and safety research 

May 31, June 1 & 2, 2012
Vancouver, BC Canada
Hosted by: Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health, WorkSafe BC, Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia and Institute for Work and Health

A biennial conference, CARWH 2012 will focus on innovation in occupational health and safety research, and bring together research experts and research users to expand and advance the dialogue on these topics. The theme is innovative ideas and research in occupational health and safety.

15th World Congress of Pain Clinicians: WSPC 2012    

June 27-30, 2012
Granada, Spain
Hosted by: World Society of Pain Clinicians 

"A Critical Look at New and Existing Treatments of Pain" will be the theme of the 15th World Congress of Pain Clinicians in the charming city of Granada, Spain. Join fellow clinicians interested in pain treatment at the 15th Anniversary Congress of WSPC for a top-level scientific programme, presentations by international pain experts, updates on the latest available pain treatments, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.

Milan 2012: 14th World Congress on Pain

August 27-31, 2012
Milano Convention Centre
Milan, Italy
Hosted by: International Association for the Study of Pain

IAIABC: Annual Convention 2012

October 1-4, 2012
Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel and Spa
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Hosted by: International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions 

The IAIABC’s Annual Convention is the premier conference for workers’ compensation professionals looking to learn about more about current policy, regulatory, and administrative challenges in the industry, as well as issues on the horizon to prepare for.

WDPI 2012: Healthy Ageing in a Working Society 

October 22-24, 2012
University Medical Center Groningen
The Netherlands

The conference theme of the WDPI 2012 is ‘Healthy ageing in a working society,’ and the following topics will be addressed:

  • From disability to ability
  • Early detection and work disability prevention
  • Towards a sustainable working life

CCOHS Forum IV: Better Together

October 29-30, 2012
Marriott Harbourfront
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hosted by: Canadian Centre for Occupaitonal Health and Safety 

Forum IV is a two-day tripartite, national event that will bring subject experts, workers, employers, and governments into one dynamic setting, to share their knowledge and experience around the growing concern for total worker well-being. Participants will take part in interactive workshops and benefit from presentations by leading workplace health and safety experts.

American College of Rheumatology: Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 

November 9-14, 2012
Washington, D.C, USA
Hosted by: American College of Rheumatology  

4th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain: The Path to Relief Starts with Understanding

May 23-26, 2012
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted by: International Association for the Study of Pain & Special Interest Group on Neuropathic Pain 

The 4th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain will unite basic scientists, clinical scientists and practicing clinicians in the field of Neuropathic Pain. A rich scientific program will provide the most up-to-date information in the field based on the premise that a deep understanding of the issues can improve patient care.  

ISPRM 2013: 7th World Congress of International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

June 16-20, 2013
China National Convention Center
Beijing, China
Hosted by: International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine  

The theme of the 7th World Congress of ISPRM is to enjoy, enrich and enable the advancement of physical and rehabilitation medicine. The theme indicates the purpose and process of physical medicine and rehabilitation, which is to make the disabled to resume the ability of independent living and have better quality of life through active, positive and delighted methods.

Canadian Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference 

November 6-9, 2013
Hilton Bonaventure
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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