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deSouza Institute
"The de Souza Institute is an innovative centre of learning dedicated
to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing.
Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients throughout the cancer
journey – in prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship
and palliation. But the demand for nurses with specialized skills in
oncology continues to grow. In the next 10 years, Ontario will see a 40
percent increase in the number of people living with cancer.
"To address this need, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care established the de Souza Institute in 2008 with $15 million in funding. The Institute was named in honour of Anna Maria de Souza, a distinguished Toronto philanthropist and volunteer who lost her life to cancer in 2007." Source: http://www.desouzanurse.ca/about_theinstitute.shtml NEWS
Psychosocial care education day
March 16, 2011 - The de Souza Institute is inviting nurses to Toronto for a March 30 day of education. "Psychosocial experts will discuss caring for patients and families dealing with the increased stress, depression and anxiety that can be associated with cancer." Click for more.
Oncology Nursing Day
March 15, 2011 - On April 5,
the de Souza Institute will celebrate Oncology Nursing Day with a live
webcast and interactive nursing chat. "You'll hear winning inspirational
cancer care stories from our OND2011 contest and participate in an
oncology nursing leadership discussion." The organization is offering an
iPod Touch and bestselling books as incentives for nurses to submit
their care story. Click for more.
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