Addressing the threat of drug-resistant infections: Screening plus Q&A
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Common infections and injuries that in the past have been easily treatable with antibiotics are becoming dangerous once again. Drug-resistant infections are undermining modern medicine, killing 5,400 Canadians every year.
The BCCDC Foundation for Public Health, Science World, and Antibiotic Wise are pleased to present a free viewing of the film Resistance followed by a Q&A with Dr David Patrick, Dr Bob Hancock, and Dr Victor Leung. Dr Patrick is the interim executive lead of the BC Centre for Disease Control and medical epidemiology lead for antimicrobial resistance at the BCCDC. Dr Hancock is a leading microbiologist in Canada, who has taught and and researched at UBC for nearly 40 years. Dr Leung is the Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at Providence Health Care. He is also the Medical Lead for the PHC Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Join us to learn about the actions we can take now to keep antibiotics working and protect ourselves, our families, and our communities for generations.
Doors: 6:30 pm
Start time: 7:00 pm
Tickets that are unclaimed by 6:50 pm may be released to wait list attendees present.
Organizer BCCDC Foundation for Public Health, in partnership with Science World
Organizer of Addressing the threat of drug-resistant infections: Screening plus Q&A
The BCCDC Foundation for Public Health is the charitable partner of the BC Centre for Disease Control. Established to protect and promote health, prevent harm, and prepare for threats by inspiring vision and philanthropy, the BCCDC Foundation works in partnership with the BCCDC to foster the development of key partnerships and collaborations that will result in the advancement of public health in BC and beyond. Our vision is people living in healthy communities protected from infectious diseases and environmental health ahzards through innovative research and collborative public health solutions. Join us in activating health in your community today.
