Thursday June 11th, 2020, 6 p.m. ET

Annual General Meeting

Thursday June 11th, 2020

6:00 p.m.

via

  Zoom Video or Telephone Access

Special Presentation:

Dr. Rutledge, How Understanding

your Brain Can Empower your Life

Dr. Rob Rutledge, MD, FRCPC

 

Dr. Rob Rutledge is a Radiation Oncologist in Halifax, Nova Scotia,

specializing in breast, prostate and pediatric cancers. He is also an

Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. 

In 1999, Rob co-created the ‘Skills for Healing’ Cancer Weekend Retreats.

These weekend support groups teach a powerful and integrated approach to the

cancer diagnosis and ways to heal at levels of body, mind and spirit.

To date, over 2000 people have attended one of 64 retreats in 30 cities across Canada and abroad. 

Rob is the CEO and Chair of the Healing and Cancer Foundation,

a Registered Charity that freely offers educational videos, documentaries,

and live and webcasted seminars.

He is co-author of the book The Healing Circle, which captures the teachings

and inspirational stories from the weekend retreats. 

Rob has received a Cancer Care Nova Scotia Award for Excellence in Patient Care,

and Doctors Nova Scotia presented him with a Health Promotion Award in recognition

of his contribution to physician health and health promotion in cancer patients. 

 

www.healingandcancer.org

Active members attend for free.

ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ATTEND

LAO members receive discounts to LAO events, a subscription to the quarterly lymphedema magazine,

Pathways, which includes the CDT Listings and Corporate Sponsors,

the Quarterly LAO Lymphedema Matters E-newsletter.

Individual membership cost is $30 and includes a vote at the AGM.

Other memberships are available for professionals and corporations. 

BECOME A MEMBER

We look forward to your attendance,

The LAO Board of Directors

Click to Read the latest Lymph Matters E-Newsletter:

LAO COVID-19 UPDATE: 

The LAO would like to share this PDF information package from the

Lymphatic Education and Research Network.

LSN_LERN_Covid19_Guidelines_2020.pdf

We want to provide information on the non-increased risks for people with lymphedema regarding COVID-19, the hygiene of gloves and garments and the best way to navigate the health care system if cellulitis is suspected.

If you have concerns please contact your therapist.

Take good care during these difficult times,

The LAO Board of Directors

World Lymphedema Day in Ontario Ontario City Proclamations: Peterborough

Toronto      Markham             Barrie      Pickering

LAO LE Awareness Booths in Ontario: Visit an LAO booth at one of the following locations! Events details may change. Please refer to this list before making the trip! BARRIE - Royal Victoria Hospital   Friday, March 6th 9:00AM – 4:00PM   Royal Victoria Hospital, 201 Georgian Dr, Barrie, Simcoe Muskoka regional cancer center CAMBRIDGE - Cambridge Memorial Hospital   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Cambridge Memorial Hospital - 700 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge, Cancer clinic CHATHAM - Chatham Kent Health Alliance   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4:00PM   Chatham Kent Health Alliance -  80 Grand Ave W, Chatham GUELPH - Guelph General Hospital   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Guelph General Hospital -  115 Delhi St, Guelph KINGSTON - Kingston BCAK   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 5PM   Kingston BCAK - Main lobby 650 Dalton Ave, Kinston KITCHENER - Grand river Hospital   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Grand river Hospital, Grand River Regional Cancer Center, 835 King St W, Kitchener NEWMARKET - Southlake Regional Health Center   TBD   Southlake Regional Health Center, Stronach Cancer Center, 596 Davis Dr, Newmarket OSHAWA - Hearth Place   Saturday, March 7th 9AM – 2PM   86 Colborne St W, Oshawa, OSHAWA - Lakeridge Health Oshawa   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 1 Hospital Ct, Oshawa,  R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre PETERBOROUGH - Peterborough Regional Health Centre   TBD   TBD SCARBOROUGH - Scarborough Centenary   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Scarborough Centenary -  2867 Ellesmere Rd, Main Entrance Atrium SCARBOROUGH - Scarborough General   Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Scarborough General, 3050 Lawrence Ave E, Main entrance Atrium TECUMSEH - Valero Wellness   March 2 - March 6   Valero Wellness Lobby, 480 Advance Blvd #200, Tecumseh TORONTO - Princess Margaret Hospital   Thursday March 5th 9AM-12PM and Friday, March 6th 9AM – 4PM   Princess Margaret Hospital, Second Floor, Library at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave, Toronto TORONTO - Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center   Thursday, March 5th  1 – 4PM   Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center - T-wing 2075 Bayview Avenue TG 260, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 Message from the Presid On-line Store   We are very excited to announce the opening of our Online Store!  All Proceeds to go to the program funding for our volunteer events for Lymphedema Advocacy and Awareness.  We are now offering our Lymphedema Association Of Ontario Shirts, in sizes Medium through X-Large for $25.00  Please check out our Store! LAO STORE Queen’s Park Reception – December 2019