Lafayette Health Awareness Forum: A Primer on Pain

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Thursday, October 4th, 2018
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

What is the purpose of pain? Does everyone feel pain in the same way? These are just a couple of the questions that will be addressed at the 13th Annual Health Awareness Forum. Hosted by the Lafayette String Quartet in partnership with UVic’s Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, three presenters will share their expertise to help us better understand the world of pain and its management.

It is estimated that around 6 million people in Canada have reported some form of chronic pain — that’s 19% of the population. Whether pain management is an ongoing reality for you, or you are experiencing some new aches, this forum will offer insights on factors that influence pain as well as some of the positive ways to treat pain.

This year’s presenters include Dr. Patrick McGowan, Associate Professor at UVic’s Institute on Aging and Lifelong health; Dr. Launette Rieb, Director of Addiction Medicine at UBC; and Dr. Nelson Svorkdal, specialist at Royal Jubilee Hospital’s VIHA Pain Program. Included will be time for Q&A. Come at 6pm to browse the interactive research display and enjoy some refreshments.

Reserve your seat at: http://lafayettestringquartet.ca/lafayette-health-awareness/rsvp/

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