{"id":4885,"date":"2016-08-29T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/?p=4885"},"modified":"2020-05-08T16:03:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T20:03:48","slug":"conferencereforming-long-term-care-homes-in-the-public-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/index.php\/conferencereforming-long-term-care-homes-in-the-public-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"<FONT COLOR=\"#E00000\">CONFERENCE: <\/FONT>Reforming Long-Term Care Homes in the Public Interest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(August 29, 2016)<\/p>\n<p>Last Updated: October 3, 2016<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">CONFERENCE<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Reforming Long-Term Care Homes in the Public Interest<\/h3>\n<p>Friday October 28, 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<br \/>\nBond Place Hotel, 65 Dundas St. E., Toronto<\/p>\n<p><i>The Ontario Health Coalition is hosting a\u00a0pan-Canadian conference on reforming long-term care in the public interest, co-sponsored by the Canadian Health Coalition and Health Coalitions from across the country. Please see below for a terrific line-up of speakers with expertise in long-term care from across Canada.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To deepen our shared understanding of what is needed to reform long-term care in the public interest.<\/li>\n<li>To forge a dialogue to include academics, non-profit social and health organizations, resident and family organizations, care workers and their unions, health professionals, advocacy groups &amp; government representatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cross-Country Round Up &#8212; Report-ins from provinces on the state of long-term care across Canada<\/li>\n<li>Re-Visioning Long-Term Care &#8212; Panel discussion: what are the key elements of progressive reform in long-term care?<\/li>\n<li>Round Table Discussion &#8212; Key issues for residents and families<\/li>\n<li>Round Table Discussion &#8212; Key issues for the workforce<\/li>\n<li>Moving Forward &#8212; Is there consensus around key elements of progressive reform? How can we build and invigorate a movement to achieve these?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Presenters Include<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4910\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hugh-Armstrong.jpg\" alt=\"Hugh Armstrong\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Hugh Armstrong &#8212; Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Social Work &amp; Political Economy, Carleton University; contributing author in Reimagining Long-Term Residential Care study.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4911\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pat-Armstrong.jpg\" alt=\"Pat Armstrong\" width=\"95\" height=\"130\" \/>Dr. Pat Armstrong &#8212; Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, York University; Principal Investigator, \u201cReimagining Long-Term Residential Care: An International Study of Promising Practices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4912 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sandra-Azocar.jpg\" alt=\"Sandra Azocar\" width=\"95\" height=\"103\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sandra Azocar &#8212; Executive Director, Alberta Friends of Medicare, an organization dedicated to raising public awareness on concerns related to Medicare in Alberta.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4915 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dan-Buchanan.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Buchanan\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dan-Buchanan.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dan-Buchanan-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dan Buchanan &#8212; Director of Financial Policy, Ontario Association of Non-profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS) representing providers of quality, not-for-profit long-term care, seniors\u2019 community services and housing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4927 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tom-Carrothers-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Carrothers\" width=\"95\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tom-Carrothers-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tom-Carrothers.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tom Carrothers &#8212; Chair, Advocacy Committee for the Family Council Network, Region 4, a group composed of family and friends of residents in long-term care working to improve the quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4972 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/j-davis.jpg\" alt=\"j-davis\" width=\"94\" height=\"123\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Janet Davis\u00a0&#8212; Toronto City Councillor. Janet led the campaign to stop Mayor Rob Ford from privatizing Toronto\u2019s public long-term care homes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4973 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lois-Dent.jpg\" alt=\"lois-dent\" width=\"93\" height=\"91\" \/>Lois Dent<strong>\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0<\/strong>Board Member, Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities, an organization dedicated to reform of the long-term care system and improvement of quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4922 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maureen-Etkin.jpg\" alt=\"Maureen Etkin\" width=\"95\" height=\"71\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maureen Etkin &#8212; Executive Director, Elder Abuse Ontario, an organization focused on supporting the implementation of the \u201cOntario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse\u201d since 2002.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4974 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carolann-Fernandes-photo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"carolann-fernandes-photo\" width=\"94\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carolann-Fernandes-photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carolann-Fernandes-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carolann-Fernandes-photo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carolann-Fernandes-photo.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Carolann Fernandes &#8212;\u00a0Member, Hamilton Seniors Advisory Committee and specialist on issues of anti-racism, equity and diversity for seniors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4921\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Katha-Fortier-e1472591079169.jpg\" alt=\"Katha Fortier\" width=\"95\" height=\"112\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Katha Fortier &#8212; Ontario Director, Unifor, representing more than 26,000 health care workers, including those in long-term care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4975 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ian-Johnson-pic-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"ian-johnson-pic\" width=\"89\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ian-Johnson-pic-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ian-Johnson-pic.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ian Johnson\u00a0&#8212; Interim Chair, Nova Scotia Health Coalition and active member of the Advocates for the Care of the Elderly (ACE) Team in Halifax.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4925\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sara-Labelle-e1472591193820.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sara Labelle &#8212; Vice President and Executive Board Member, OPSEU, representing health professionals and care workers in long-term care, home care, mental health, hospitals and community care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4953 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrew-Longhurst-300x300.png\" alt=\"andrew-longhurst\" width=\"91\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrew-Longhurst-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrew-Longhurst-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrew-Longhurst.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 91px) 100vw, 91px\" \/>Andrew Longhurst &#8212; Research Associate, BC Health Coalition &amp; Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives &#8211; BC Office. His research examines\u00a0health and social policy, seniors\u2019 care, poverty, and labour market restructuring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4919\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Isobel-Mackenzie.jpg\" alt=\"Isobel Mackenzie\" width=\"95\" height=\"119\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Isobel Mackenzie &#8212; B.C. Seniors Advocate, watch-dog on seniors\u2019 services in British Columbia, former CEO of largest non-profit seniors\u2019 agency, pioneer of improvements to dementia care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4917 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr-Margaret-McGregor.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Margaret McGregor\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Margaret McGregor &#8212; Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, a family physician and researcher, most recently studying staffing levels at BC\u2019s long-term care facilities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4924 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Natalie-Mehra-e1472591343796.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Natalie Mehra &#8212; Executive Director, Ontario Health Coalition, dedicated to protecting &amp; improving public health care, the coalition has campaigned for 15-years on improving care standards in and access to long-term care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4965 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nancy-ODonnell-Monk-1-300x293.jpg\" alt=\"nancy-odonnell-monk\" width=\"96\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nancy-ODonnell-Monk-1-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nancy-ODonnell-Monk-1.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nancy O\u2019Donnell-Monk &#8212; Board Member, Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism, an organization that unites Saskatchewan seniors\u2019 organizations to promote a better quality of life for seniors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4954 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Audra-Nixon-USW-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"audra-nixon-usw\" width=\"95\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Audra-Nixon-USW-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Audra-Nixon-USW.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/>Audra Nixon &#8212;\u00a0Chairperson, United Steelworkers &amp; President, District 6 Healthcare Council Executive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4926\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacey-Papernick-e1472591444631.jpg\" alt=\"Stacey Papernick\" width=\"95\" height=\"126\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stacey Papernick &#8212; Lead, Nursing Home Sector, Ontario Nurses\u2019 Association representing more than 62,000 nurses in long-term care, home care and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4914\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Candace-Rennick-e1472591520538.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"102\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Candace Rennick &#8212; Secretary-Treasurer,CUPE Ontario, representing more than 60,000 members in Ontario\u2019s hospitals, long-term care facilities, CCACs and emergency services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4916\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr-John-F-Schnelle-e1472591563997.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"108\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. John F. Schnelle &#8212; Director, Vanderbilt Center for Quality Aging and Professor, Vanderbilt School of Medicine. His research has focused on staffing levels needed for improved resident outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4976 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mary_2013-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"mary_2013\" width=\"84\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mary_2013-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mary_2013-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mary_2013-680x1024.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\" \/>Mary Schultz\u00a0&#8212; Director, Information, Support Services and Education, Alzheimer Society of Canada, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer\u2019s disease, other dementias, and their caregivers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4913\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adrienne-Silnicki.jpg\" alt=\"Adrienne Silnicki\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adrienne Silnicki &#8212; National Coordinator, Canadian Health Coalition, a public advocacy group dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4918\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr-Roger-Skinner.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Roger Skinner\" width=\"95\" height=\"104\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Roger Skinner &#8212; Regional Supervising Coroner, Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (Toronto West Region); Chair, Geriatric and Long-Term Care Review Committee, Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario. Dr. Skinner has been involved in reviews of deaths and homicides in Long-term care homes, and has forged recommendations for the Coroner\u2019s office for prevention.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4920\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Judith-Wahl.jpg\" alt=\"Judith Wahl\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Judith-Wahl.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Judith-Wahl-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Judith Wahl, LL.B. &#8212; Executive Director, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE), lawyer and advocate for the rights of older adults and in the development of elder law as an area of practice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4977 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/AnnaZacharia-Pic8-January142015-WebSite-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"annazacharia-pic8-january142015-website\" width=\"95\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/AnnaZacharia-Pic8-January142015-WebSite-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/AnnaZacharia-Pic8-January142015-WebSite-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/AnnaZacharia-Pic8-January142015-WebSite.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Anna Zachariah &#8212;\u00a0Vice Chair, Ontario Society of Senior Citizens\u2019 Organizations. Anna has been active in aiding persons with disabilities and seniors, both in her legal practice and her not-for-profit activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To be confirmed: resident\/resident council.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotel Accommodations<\/strong><br \/>\nWe have reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Bond Place Hotel, located at 65 Dundas St. E. (across from the Eaton Centre downtown). It is a unionized hotel. To get the special OHC rate of $110 per night, call before Tuesday October 4 at 416-362-6061 or 1-800-268-9390 and cite &#8220;Ontario Health Coalition rate&#8221; or email reservations@bondplace.ca.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Register to Attend<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease print off and fill in the attached PDF form, and return with cheque to the Ontario Health Coalition, 15 Gervais Dr., Suite 604, Toronto Ontario, M3C 1Y8.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fall-events-promo-and-registration-forms-UPDATED-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRINTABLE PDF<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also register and pay on the internet by credit card via PayPal, by clicking <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/store.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/collections\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sponsored by:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4959\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BCHC-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"bchc-logo\" width=\"74\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BCHC-Logo.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BCHC-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 74px) 100vw, 74px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4979\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/NSHC-Green-Blue-New-Logo-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"nshc-green-blue-new-logo\" width=\"146\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/NSHC-Green-Blue-New-Logo-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/NSHC-Green-Blue-New-Logo.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/> \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4960\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_ohc_new-300x151.png\" alt=\"logo_ohc_new\" width=\"112\" height=\"56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_ohc_new-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_ohc_new.png 478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4958\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alberta-FOM-Logo-300x59.png\" alt=\"alberta-fom-logo\" width=\"218\" height=\"43\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alberta-FOM-Logo-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alberta-FOM-Logo.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4957\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-2016-bilingual.png\" alt=\"logo-2016-bilingual\" width=\"192\" height=\"60\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(August 29, 2016) Last Updated: October 3, 2016 CONFERENCE Reforming Long-Term Care Homes in the Public Interest Friday October 28, 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. Bond Place Hotel, 65 Dundas St. E., Toronto The Ontario Health Coalition is hosting a\u00a0pan-Canadian conference on reforming long-term care in the public interest, co-sponsored by the Canadian Health Coalition [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-whats-new"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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