2023 Canadian Paediatric Society’s conference highlights up-to-date topics in child and youth health

HALIFAX – The latest research and developments in child and youth health will be showcased during the Canadian Paediatric Society’s 100^th Annual Conference, May 25-27 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. More than 700 paediatricians and other child and youth health professionals from across Canada are expected to attend.

The conference will feature:

• A keynote address by two-time Olympian Perdita Felicien. Her talk, focused on chasing dreams and overcoming hurdles, will take place at the opening plenary, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. AT on May 25.
   
• Timely workshops and seminars on child and youth health. Topics include advocacy in paediatric emergency medicine, promoting early literacy, updates in paediatric infectious diseases, and adolescent substance use.
   
• Over 100 scientific abstracts in areas such as emergency and adolescent medicine, infectious diseases, neonatology and child maltreatment.
   
• Paediatric Update: Presentations on timely issues in paediatrics including management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, congenital syphilis, and concussion management. The Paediatric Update is on Saturday May 27 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. AT.

Pre-conference interviews can be arranged and media assistance will be available on-site. Events will be held at the Halifax Convention Centre. The media office is located on the fifth floor.

NOTE: Abstracts will be presented throughout the conference. To receive the text of all abstracts, contact media@cps.ca. The conference program provides full details about timing.
 

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