Health and Civil Society

Building links between and India through knowledge, wisdom sharing and action for transformation

June 20– 23, 2014

Sheraton Guildford Hotel 15269 104th Ave, Surrey, BC Organized By

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A Message from Premier Christy Clark

I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone As Premier of the Province of , I'm very pleased to attending the Canada India Networking Initiative (CINI) 2014. welcome everyone to the Canada India Network Society (CINS) 2014 Initiative in Surrey. This three‐day conference provides a forum for networking and collaboration between Canada and India, with a health and civil society focus. This important two day conference will further highlight the effective, collaborative Our country is home to a vibrant, nearly one‐million‐strong, Indo‐Canadian relationship between B.C. and India in addressing South Asian health care needs and issues. It's a great opportunity to network and connect with opinion leaders bringing forward a community that plays a vital role in Canadaʹs success at home and abroad. Indo‐ diversity of perspectives and experiences, fostering innovation in matters relating to primary Canadians are uniquely well placed to promote and strengthen bilateral ties. care, the role of alternate approaches to care, extended training policies and the effectiveness of social media. I commend the Canada India Networking Society for organizing I applaud the Fraser Health Authority for establishing the South Asian Health Institute and professional and social activities that help support economic, cultural, and social congratulate the CINS for their leadership. Your efforts and your commitment have helped links between Canada and India. I trust that delegates will benefit from this to enhance our health care services and demonstrated that by working together in opportunity to advance the burgeoning Canada‐India relationship. collaboration, we can be effective global leaders in health care.

Please accept my best wishes for a successful conference and thank you, once again, for your On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my best wishes for passion to connect the dots relating to health care research, knowledge and best practices. a productive and enjoyable conference. Sincerely,

Christy Clark Premier

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.

OTTAWA 2014 Greetings

On behalf of the steering committee for the CINI 2014’s intentions are focused on making Canada India Networking Initiative (CINI) 2014, specific recommendations for health transformation a warm West Coast welcome to our CINI 2014 which will build a sustainable health care service. delegates. We are pleased to offer special Overall, the program will challenge us on the role of greetings to those who have travelled from health in modern society. CINI 2014 will provide an outside of British Columbia and Canada. excellent opportunity to explore how to get involved and support the next phase of growth in South Asian As we gather to build new links between health care. Canada and India, the Canada India Network Society recognizes the historical links to the As with our past conference, we are excited to Salish First Nations people and the Fraser area. celebrate and share the advances and challenges Building on the success of the Canada India with a packed program bustling with progress in Networking Initiative 2010, our committee has the areas of research collaboration, discovery, worked tirelessly to organize an exciting and networking, and innovation. focused agenda bringing together knowledge CINI 2014 has four sessions: (1) Training of Nursing experts, visionaries and change agents. and Allied Health; (2) Emerging Technology and its The focus of CINI 2014 is Health and Civil Relationship with Health and Economy; (3) Extensive Society—building links between Canada and and Sustainable Transformation of Primary Care India through knowledge, wisdom sharing, and Delivery in British Columbia; and (4) The Role and action for transformation. Modernization of Yoga within Health Care. To elaborate upon this, we have framed Our keynotes and invited speakers come from Civil Society with three foundational pillars: around the world, representing the very best in their education, justice, and health. The values, as fields of expertise. Each session has a local sponsor expressed in our title of building links between for follow-up planning and a collaborative partner Canada and India through knowledge, wisdom in India. sharing and action, capture our ambition of A major recommendation of CINI 2010 included the supporting a stronger Civil Society both locally recognition of the large South Asian population which and globally. Fraser Health serves. The focused population based approach has led to the establishment of the South this conference and a heartfelt thank you to the speakers Asian Health Institute within Fraser Health. A first of its and volunteers for their engagement and participation kind, this institute provides an opportunity to strengthen and immense gratitude to everyone in attendance— Fraser Health’s program mode. It also promotes self- making CINI 2014 a reality. Finally I would like to thank my management in chronic diseases care, an area where family for their encouragement and support. As they say, prevalence is three to four time higher amongst the it takes a village to raise a child; in my case it takes all the South Asian community. friends of CINS to make it possible to organize CINI 2014, Along with the researched discovery and networking so a deep and heartfelt thank you. opportunities of this year’s conference, it is an honor Welcome to Canada and the Canada India Networking to be associated with the Surrey and Delta General Initiative 2014! Practice Division who are hosting an open house of Sincerely, the newly opened South Asian Health Centre. An invitational international workshop on South Asian health research under the leadership of Dr. Nadia Khan should be a catalyst for global collaboration and teachings. Dr. Arun Kumar Garg I would like to end this welcome letter by Chair & President, CINS acknowledging the hard work and outstanding efforts of our organizing committee as the success of the Conference depends on the support of these dedicated individuals. I would also like to extend a special acknowledgment to our sponsors because without their generous support it would not be possible to organize Fraser Health is Welcome from committed to be a global the President and CEO of leader in South Asian Fraser Health Health.

On behalf of Fraser Health, greetings and a very warm artery disease, and chronic renal disease that continue welcome to all leaders from Canada and India attending to significant issues for the South Asian population. the Canada India Networking Initiative (CINI) 2014. Your Another conference highlight is the unique session participation promotes better health, best in health care, on technology, which will not only play a role in the and I look forward to collaborating with you. Fraser delivery of health care, but has the potential to help Health is committed to being a global leader in South us develop links with South Asian countries related to Asian health and is delighted to co-host the 2nd CINI innovation, particularly bilateral joint collaboration and conference. The conference will continue to build on the learnings. momentum from CINI 2010 and I am pleased that Fraser Thank you for your support and active participation, Health continues to play a significant role in building and please accept my best wishes for a very capacity and depth of care for population health in successful event. My congratulations to the Canada general and the South Asian population. India Network Society and our community partners for Since our last meeting Fraser Health has launched the arranging a platform to focus on future direction and South Asian Health Institute to foster better health care outcome-focused discussion, and for their passion to on population-based South Asian modeling. Fraser make a difference to the population we serve. Health has a unique population mix and the South Asian population is a significant proportion of the population we serve. I am especially proud of the leadership role Sincerely, my colleagues and physicians are playing in developing this capacity, and their participation in this conference is an indication of their dedication. The broad collaboration and partnership this initiative provides aligns with the Dr. Nigel Murray strategic direction of Fraser Health, and I would like to President and Chief Executive Officer, express my sincere thanks to the Steering Committee Fraser Health and CINI organizers for their commitment to this work. The conference has developed an important program on innovation and transformation of primary care and will focus on chronic diseases such diabetes, coronary Welcome from the President and Vice Chancellor of

As Canada’s Following on the success of CINI 2010, Simon Fraser “engaged university”, University is again proud to be the co-host of the CINI 2014 conference with its theme of Health and Civil we look forward Society. With a vision to be Canada’s most community- to building links engaged research university, a commitment to a between Canada and comprehensive India strategy since 2006, and home to India to improve the one of Canada’s most comprehensive interdisciplinary healthcare of citizens programs in health sciences and public health, SFU at home and around researchers will be active participants in CINI 2014. the world. The conference comes at a pivotal time as we move Program forward in Surrey with Innovation Boulevard, an initiative co-led by the City of Surrey, SFU, and Fraser Health to improve health care outcomes, details attract talented clinicians and researchers, and grow companies in health care technology and service sectors. We look forward to the opportunity to share ideas and expertise with Indian and Canadian colleagues on important areas such as health technologies and mental health and to explore solutions to improve the healthcare of citizens around the world.

Andrew Petter President and Vice Chancellor Simon Fraser University Scientific Program 13:30 –14:50 Sponsors: Medtronic of Canada Inc., Roche Diagnostics Canada, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Innovation Blvd, City of Surrey, Surrey Board of Trade, Ministry of International Trade, Government of BC, University of British Columbia

Friday, June 20 Health, Technology and Economy: Enabling and 07:30 –09:00 Registration Reverse Innovation for Sustainability Networking coffee and light breakfast Message from Roche Diagnostics Canada 09:00 –10:00 Opening Ceremony and Setting the Agenda Ian Parfrement, President Health and Civil Society—building links between Canada and Co-chairs: India through knowledge, wisdom sharing, and action Dr. Kendall Ho and Dr. Soumyo Mukherji, for transformation. Medical Diagnostic, the Future Has Arrived 10:00 –10:15 Break Panel presenters: Dr. Soumyo Mukherji, Research in Nanotechnology 10:15 –10:20 Introduction and Sciences Minnie Downey, Chair, Scientific Program Dr. Ryan D’Arcy, Technology for Healthcare Innovations 10:20 –12:30 Sponsor: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Dr. Sharmila Mande, Gut Microbiome and Human Health : Closing the Gap in Nursing and Allied Health Insights from Metagenomics study Education: Human Resource Planning for Panel Discussion Canada and India All

Welcome Remarks Secretariat: Mr. Gregor McWalter Hon. , Minister of Advanced Education, Government 14:50 –15:15 Break of British Columbia Message from British Columbia Institute of Technology 15:15 –16:30 Sponsors: Medtronic of Canada Inc., Roche Diagnostics Canada, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Innovation Blvd, City of Surrey, Surrey Board of Trade,Ministry of International Trade, Kathy Kinloch, President BC Government

Co-chairs: Health, Technology and Economy: Enabling and Mr. Bill Dow, Health Education—The Canadian Context Reverse Innovation for Sustainability (Cont’d) Ms. Kavita Narayan, Allied Health Education the Present Message from Medtronic Canada and Future in India Neil Fraser, President Presentations: eHealth Technology and Social Media and Reverse Dr. Tru Freeman, Innovation in Health Education Delivery Innovation Dr. Susan Dahinten, Challenges and Opportunities of Panel presenters: Providing Education Partnerships Dr. Murali Chandraashekaran Round Table Discussion Dr. Kendall Ho Mr. Lane Desborough Secretariat: Mr. Alex Ku 12:30 –13:30 Lunch Panel Discussion All Remarks Part 1: Strengthening and Transforming Primary Care Honourable , Minister of Technology, within the BC Health Care System Innovation and Citizens’ Services Panel Presentations: Secretariat: Ms. Aneet Sahota Dr. Bill Cavers, Primary Care Renewal—the BC Journey/ Experience 17:30 –22:00 KeyNote Speaker: Pavi Mehta, writer and award-winning filmmaker drawn to the Dr. Shelley Ross and Kelly McQuillen, Transformation intersection of storytelling and social change. change agenda, Governance structure, roles and responsibilities and major initiatives. Signature Banquet An Evening of Healthy Indian Cuisine and an Opportunity Dr. Doug McTaggart and Dr. Dan MacCarthy, CDM and to Meet and Network with Leaders and Colleagues from the Guideline development in the Province of BC Community, Academia, Health Sector and Industry Panel Discussion: All The Royal King Palace and Convention Centre Ltd 09:40 –09:55 Break #365, 8158, 128 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1R1 09:55 –11:15 Primary Care Chronic Disease management, Open Reception and Networking Innovation and Transformation for (No Host Reception and Networking between Sustainable Health Care (Cont’d) 17:30 and 19:00) Part 2: South Asian Health challenges and Saturday June 21, 2014 opportunities; applied example: the diabetes experience: CDM and health challenges in the SA population – 07:30 –08:30 Registration review; showcase diabetes prevention and management Networking coffee and light breakfast strategies underway in BC and in India

08:30 –09:40 Sponsors: Fraser Health Authority, Doctors of BC, Ministry of Health, Government of BC Panel Presentations Dr. Patrick McGowan, Self Management Program— Primary Care Chronic Disease Management, BC Experience Innovation and Transformation for Dr. Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Innovations in the management Sustainable Health Care strategies of Diabetes and CDM in India Welcome Remarks Dr. Gulzar Cheema, Community and Public Awareness And Linda Larsen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Engagement in CDM in BC-ICON Health for Seniors Panel Discussion: All Message from Fraser Health Colleen Hart, Vice President Clinical Operations 11:15 –11:30 Break

Co-chairs: Dr. Bill Cavers and Dr. Dorairaj Prabhakaran

Secretariat: Georgia Bekiou 11:30 –12:30 Primary Care Chronic Disease Management, Introduction Innovation and Transformation for Dr. Amandah Hoogbruin, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Sustainable Health Care (Cont’d) Presentation Part 3: Culturally Tailored Primary Care for the South Dr. Kim Innes, Yoga and Cardiovascular and Asian Population –the BC experience. A showcase of Metabolic Health initiatives underway or planned in the 3 communities with Secretariat: Dr. Farah Shroff the largest SA population in the Fraser Health region Presentation Panel Presentations Mental Health Issues in South Asians Dr. Dan MacCarthy, Introduction to Divisions of Family Dr. Nirmal Kang, Hospital Practice Dr. Vijay Seethapathy, Burnaby Centre for Addictions Ms. Louise Hara and Dr. Saroj Kumar, Surrey/North Delta Dr. Satinder Narang, Surrey Memorial Hospital Division: newly opened South Asian Health Centre, an 15:00 –15:15 Break attachment initiative. 15:15 –16:30 Role of Yoga in Health and Disease— Dr. Baldev Sanghera, Burnaby Division: CDM prevention South Asian Perspective (Cont’d) and Global Family Care Center, an attachment initiative. Dr. Justin Boparai and Dr. Elizabeth Watt, Abbotsford Presentation: Division: Local health clinics for New Canadians and Evidence based yoga methods for treating depression coordinated service delivery approaches with local Dr. Shivarama Varambally, NIMHANS, Bangalore community agencies. Panel discussion Panel Discussion: All Panel members: Dr. Nirmal Kang, Dr. Vijay Seethapath, Summary and Recommendations Dr. Ashok Krishnamoorthy, Dr. Satinder Narang, Dr. Bill Cavers and Dr. Dorairaj Prabhakaran Mr. Rajpal Singh, Dr. Shivarama Varambally

Secretariat: Georgia Bekiou Secretariat: Gurjeet Sivia 12:30 –13:15 Lunch 16:30 –16:35 Closing Ceremony: Call for Action - Next Steps 13:15–13:30 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Asha Seth, Senator, Introduction Government of Canada Minnie Downey, Chair, Scientific Program

13:30 –15:00 Sponsors: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, University of British Columbia, 16:35 –16:50 Summary Statements Canadian Institute for Health Research—Institute of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Dr. Arun Chockalingam, Dr. Devendra Gupta and Dr. Milan Gupta Role of Yoga in Health and Disease— 16:50 –17:00 Message from Minister of Finance South Asian Perspective Honourable Minister Michael de Jong Message from University of British Columbia Dr. Gavin Stuart, Dean, Faculty of Medicine 17:00–17:30 Call for Action—Next Steps Dr. Nigel Murray and Part 1: Cardiac and Metabolic Health and Yoga Dr. Arun K. Garg Co-chairs: Dr. Lakshmi N. Yatham and Dr. Shivarama Varambally Sunday June 22, 2014 Steering Committee—CINI 2014 14:00 –16:00 Open House Dr. Arun Garg, CINS Chair Anna Reid, CINS South Asian Health Center (Administrative Coordinator) Colleen Hart, Fraser Health 6830 King George Blvd, Surrey Anita Patel Huberman, Joanne Curry, Simon Fraser University The South Asian Health Centre is hosting an Open House for Surrey Board of Trade the delegates of CINI 2014 conference and members of the Paul Bains, CINS community. The South Asian Health Centre opened in 2013, Georgia Bekiou, Doctors of BC Maneesh Nanda, CINS consisting of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nursing Jeff Norris, and allied health professionals providing culturally appropriate Gene MacDonald, Kwantlen Polytechnic University health services to the South Asian population. Medtronics Canada Kevin Loyens, For additional information contact 604.591.5751 or Manav Chaudhary, Ministry of International Trade [email protected] CINS India Jacques Chassay, Hosted By: Bill Dow, BCIT Surrey—North Delta Division of Family Practice Roche Diagnostics Canada Dr. Mark Blinkhorn, Chair of Board Jessie Lehail, CINS –Communications Nadia Khan, University of BC Ms. Louise Hara, Executive Director Minnie Downey, CINS Gurjeet Siva, Fraser Health Monday June 23, 2014 09:00 –15:00 Closing the Gap—Global Networking Workshop on South Asian Research (by invitation only) Organized by Co-hosts #100–13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC Canada India Network Society Simon Fraser University Message from Fraser Health Fraser Health Authority Dr. Andrew Webb

Chair: Dr. Nadia Khan This workshop is designed for leaders with an interest in Government Partners South Asian Health Research to build a research network from BC, across Canada and India. The goal is to Government of Canada identify targeted research areas for improvement in South Government of India Asian Health. Government of British Columbia Secretariat: Ms. Susan Chunick City of Surrey Partners Sponsors British Columbia Institute of Technology Beckman Coulter Canada Medtronic of Canada Doctors of BC British Columbia Institute of MD Physician Services Inc. Technology BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development PROOF, Centre of Excellence Doctors of BC BC Ministry of International Trade Roche Diagnostics Canada Dr. Rogers Prize BC Ministry of Health Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd. Fraser Health Authority Canadian Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (CAPIH) Simon Fraser University Heart Stroke Foundation Dr. K. L. Garg Memorial Trust, India University of British Columbia, Institute of Health System e-Health Strategy Office High Commission of India to Canada Transformation and Sustainability University of British Columbia, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Intercultural Online Health Network Department of Pathology Professionals with an Interest in South Asia (PISA) (iCON) University of British Columbia, Office The Prevention Of Epidemic Organ Failure (PROOF) Centre of ICICI Bank Canada of VP Research Excellence, University of British Columbia Kwantlen Polytechnic University Vancouver Community College Public Health Foundation of India Lifelabs Dr. Victor Chan University of British Columbia London Drugs University of the Fraser Valley Surrey –North Delta Division of Family Practice Media Partners International Advisory Council South Asian Woman’s Magazine Ravishankar Aisola, Consul General of India, Vancouver RJ1200 Dr. Nemkumar Banthia, University of British Columbia Darpan Magazine Dr. Stephen Brown, Government of British Columbia Asian Journal Dr. Arun Chokalingham, Global Health Program, University of Toronto Omni Television Dr. N. 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