JANUARY

Professional Development | Recruitment and Retention | Health and Safety
New roles and training for health-care professionals. Human resource programs implemented to manage stress in the workplace and attract and retain health-care staff. Health and safety issues for health-care professionals. Quality Work Environment initiatives and outcomes.
+ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Supplement
Deadline: December 2, 2011

FEBRUARY

Facilities Management and Design | Health Technology | Greening Health Care
Innovative and efficient health-care design, the greening of health-care, and facility management. An update on the impact of information technology on health-care delivery including electronic health-care records. Trends, issues and achievements in the field of clinical informatics.

Deadline: January 6, 2012

March

Pain Control | Rheumatology | Complementary Health | Health Promotion
Pain management interventions. Developments in the management of rheumatic diseases. Advancements in complementary treatment approaches to various diseases and conditions. Innovative health promotion programs that focus on disease prevention.
Deadline: February 3, 2012

APRIL

Gerontology | Palliative Care | Home Care
Geriatric medicine and aging-related health issues. Innovative approaches to home care and palliative care delivery.  Care in rural and remote settings: enablers, barriers and approaches.
Deadline: March 2, 2012

MAY

Surgical Procedures | Transplants | Nephrology | Rehabilitation
Non-invasive surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery and new surgical techniques. Organ donation and transplantation procedures. Advances in treatment of renal disease including home peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis and renal transplantation. Rehabilitation techniques for a variety of injuries and diseases.
+ National Nursing Week Supplement
Deadline: April 6, 2012

JUNE

Oncology | Medical Imaging | Pediatrics
Approaches to cancer treatment, diagnosis and prevention. A look at medical imaging techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Pediatric programs and developments in the treatment of pediatric disorders including autism.
Deadline: May 4, 2012

JULY

Cardiovascular Care | Respirology | Diabetes
Developments in the prevention and treatment of vascular disease including cardiac surgery, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Advances in treatment for various respiratory disorders including asthma, allergies. Prevention, treatment and long term management of diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
Deadline: June 1, 2012

AUGUST

Emergency Services | Critical Care | Trauma | Emergency Preparedness
Emergency and trauma delivery systems and emergency preparedness issues facing hospitals. Advances in critical care medicine.
Deadline: July 6, 2012

SEPTEMBER

Patient Safety | Research | Infection Control
Developments in patient safety practices. An overview of current research initiatives. Innovations in the prevention and treatment of drug-resistant bacteria and control of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. Advancements in the measurement of patient outcomes and program metrics.
Deadline: August 3, 2012

OCTOBER

Ambulatory Care | Neurology | Mental Health and Addiction
Specialized programs offered on an outpatient basis such as Speech-Language Clinic, Footcare Services, Eye Clinic, Family Practice etc. Developments in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury and tumours, and new treatment approaches to mental health and addiction.
Deadline: September 7, 2012

NOVEMBER

Gastroenterology | Volunteer Programs and Fundraising | Patient Experience
Advances in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The vital role of volunteers in health-care delivery. Innovative ways hospitals are approaching fundraising. Programs and initiatives focused on enhancing the patient experience.
Deadline: October 5, 2012

DECEMBER

Women’s Health | Men’s Health | Year in Review
Issues, trends and treatment of diseases specific to men and women including perinatal care and prostate health. A retrospective look at advancements and trends in health care and delivery in 2012.
Deadline: November 2, 2012