National day of remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

In Canada, December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, marking the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre, in which 14 women were killed in Montreal. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) is reminding its membership and all health professionals of the importance of possessing the knowledge and training to identify and respond to cases of violence.

In its Intimate Partner Violence guideline, the SOGC provides recommendations for health professionals on establishing a caring, nonjudgmental, and respectful approach to facilitating and responding to the disclosure of violence by a patient. The guideline, produced by a multidisciplinary panel of experts, is based on a thorough review of research and strategies to address intimate partner violence.

Call for nominations to serve on the SOGC Council

The SOGC is calling for nominations of exemplary individuals to serve on the SOGC Council for mandates starting July 2012.

There are four vacant positions to be filled by nomination-election:
- President-elect (Atlantic)
- Vice-president (Central: Manitoba)
- Treasurer
- Associate member – Family Physician (FP)

There are three positions that will be filled by appointment:
- Alternate chair (Central)
- Associate member - RN/NP (up for renewal)
- Junior member representative

Nomination proposal and acceptance form to serve on SOGC council