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12th Annual Lafayette Health Awareness Forum

October 5, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our Vital Brain: Being mindful about optimal health

Join the Lafayette String Quartet as this year’s health forum travels to the deeper levels of our brain. Learn what is new in brain health and how mindfulness and music making are helping to positively impact our overall health. Three presenters will share their expertise as well as lead us through some mindfulness exercises. Included will be time for Q&A. Come at 6:15 for refreshments and an interactive student research poster competition in the lobby.

SPEAKERS
Alexandre Henri-Bhargava, MD, CM, FRCPC Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology), UBC; Neurologist, Island Health, Victoria, BC
Mark Sherman, MDCM, CCFP; Executive Director BC Association for Living Mindfully and Art of Living Mindfully Facilitator
Erin Guinup, Conductor of Tacoma Refugee Choir, Host of Why We Sing podcast, Voice Teacher, Soprano, Tacoma, Washington

This free forum brings health professionals and community members together each year to discuss and learn about health issues that affect us all.

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Date:
October 5, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Organizer

School of Music, University of Victoria
Phone
250-721-7903
Email
music@uvic.ca
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Admission:
Free

Venue

David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin Building, A-Wing
University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, A-Wing
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Canada
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Phone
250-721-7903