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Dr. Joy MacDermid receives the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Medal of Distinction

May 14, 2021 News

Congratulations to our Scientific Director, Dr. Joy MacDermid, on being one of the recipients of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Medals of Distinction! These medals recognized 100+ CPA members who made significant contributions to the physiotherapy profession from 1920 to 2020.… Read More

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National Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium [Virtual]

May 24, 2021 - May 27, 2021Virtual Upcoming Events

The First Responder Center for Excellence is pleased to announce the second annual National Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium. Behavioral health has become a high priority issue for the fire service. Fire departments and union leadership, clinicians, and line firefighters… Read More

National Firefighter Cancer Symposium [Hybrid]

June 10, 2021 - June 12, 2021Hybrid (In-person: Florida) Upcoming Events

The 2021 National Firefighter Cancer Symposium will be jointly hosted by the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) and the Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI). The event will focus on the most current research and cancer prevention practices in the fire… Read More

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