interRAI Treasurer Dr. John Hirdes Named Royal Society of Canada Fellow
interRAI is proud to announce that its Treasurer Dr. John Hirdes has received the esteemed honor of election as a Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellow.
According to the RSC, Dr. Hirdes is "among one hundred and one new Fellows who have been elected by their peers for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Recognition
Read moreAntipsychotic Drug Use in Canadian LTCFs: interRAI Fellows Contribute to Study
interRAI Fellows Drs. John Hirdes, George Heckman, and Luke Turcotte contributed to a Canadian study on the use of antipsychotic drugs in long-term care facilities across Canada before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found a significant increase in the use of antipsychotic drugs in LTCFs during the pandemic, despite the absence of
Read moreinterRAI Member Dr. Samir Sinha Honored at Medical Post Awards
interRAI member Dr. Samir Sinha has been selected as a runner-up for the 2022 Medical Post Awards' Media Engagement Award. The Canadian Medical Post Awards support national independent physician voices, contribution to community, and innovative practices. The Media Engagement Award honours a Canadian doctor who is leading change in healthcare through media and social
Read moreinterRAI Board of Directors Statement on Ukraine
March 1, 2022
As an international organization focused on the health and well-being of all individuals, interRAI deplores the military attack by Russia on the people of Ukraine. We condemn this aggression in the strongest terms and stand with all those affected by this war instigated by the Putin regime.
interRAI formally declares an end to
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