Events Calendar


October 2020

    • Oct - 29

        Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts


        Supporting mental health in families

        Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

        Felice Watt

        Speaker

        Dr. Felice Watt

        Division Chief - Adult Psychiatry for Women's Mental Health

        View Biography

         

         

        PSY.WCMG.ZainabImam

        Moderator

        Dr. Zainab Kikelomo Imam

        Adult Psychiatrist - Women's Psychiatry

        View Biography

         

         

        Discussion Points

        • What is mental health, and why is it important for our families?
        • How can we help the mental health of our families?
          Mothers, Father's, Babies, Children, and teens & Grandparents
        • Caring for the mental health of our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic

        Target Audience

        Public

        Click to Join the Webinar

        Disclaimer

        This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily represent Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
        This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
        With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
        By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
        By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
        Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
      • Nov - 19

          Sidra Medicine at WISH 2020


          Sidra Medicine is proud to participate at WISH 2020 this year and to share highlights from our Precision Medicine program. We will also be a part of Doha Healthcare Week with a spotlight on women’s health.

          As a women’s and children’s hospital and an entity of Qatar Foundation, Precision Medicine is built into the very core of our clinical research and healthcare services. Our ambition is to advance precision medicine in Qatar while combining our research, education and clinical practice functions and expertise to successfully tackle conditions affecting women and children.

          fg6

           

          Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020

          Sidra Medicine will be hosting its annual flagship Functional Genomics Symposium as a virtual event for 2020. Titled “Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020” (FG 2020), the symposium will take place from the 5th to 7th of December 2020.

          At FG2020, we will be sharing our very own success stories from our growing genomic medicine and advanced therapy programs, which form a key part of our approach to personalized care.

          As an academic medical center, Sidra Medicine will continue in its mission of building research into the continuum of care, to improve outcomes for all of our patients, particularly those with rare diseases, diabetes and cancer.

          We welcome WISH attendees to find out more about how we are committed to our vision to build a knowledge-based economy in the biomedical and health sciences by visiting: https://www.sidra.org/pmfg.

          Also, unique to this year’s symposium is a special session dedicated to COVID19 with an entire session covering the latest discoveries, advances in treatment programs, as well as biomarker and vaccine trials that are relevant to the Middle East and globally.

          Doha Healthcare Week

          At Sidra Medicine, we believe women should have access to quality, patient-centered care that responds to their unique needs. Our participation at Doha Healthcare Week has a primary focus on women’s health.

          karim

          Prof. Karim Kalache

          Join our webinar (English) on Maternal Fetal Medicine and the importance of prenatal ultrasounds with Prof. Karim Kalache on Tuesday the 10th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.

          Registration Info:

          Prof. Karim Kalach webinar: Register Here

          Discussion points:

          1. Why are prenatal ultrasounds done?
          2. Routine ultrasound in early pregnancy
          3. What can you expect from our team at Sidra Medicine
          aisha

          Dr Aisha Ahmad Yousuf

          Join our webinar (Arabic) on Women’s health and its challenges with Dr Aisha Ahmad Yousuf on Thursday the 12th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.

          Registration Info:

          Dr Aisha Yosuf webinar: Register Here

          Discussion points:

          • Defining women's health and the reproductive system
          • Common gynecological problems:
            • Examples of some cases
            • Diagnosis methods
            • Treatment methods

          We aspire to achieve an international reputation for providing excellence in clinical care and work closely with other clinical departments to provide integrated, state-of-the-art healthcare for mothers, developing fetuses and newborn children.

          For more details about our private women’s services, please visit:
          https://www.sidra.org/clinics-services/womens-services/

        • Jan - 25

            Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – Myths and Realities


            Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

            ivf-event-speaker-image

            The Speaker

            Dr. Mohammad Aurangzeb Khan

            Attending Physician - Reproductive Medicine

            The Moderator

            Hiba Chaaban

            Clinical Nurse

            Discussion points

            • Infertility and the pain it causes
              • The reproductive age and its decline
            • What is In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
              • The IVF journey
              • What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
            • Fertility Preservation
              • Embryo Freezing
              • Egg Freezing
            • Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
            • The Covid-19 challenges and our strategy to stay safe at Sidra RMU
            • Some Myths and realities

            Target Audience

            • Public
          • Feb - 22

              Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Children’s Safety at Home


              Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

              Speaker

              faima muhamadi

              Fatima Al Muhamadi

              Health Promoter

              Moderator 

              Amana Al Mohannadi

              Health Promoter

              Discussion points

              How to prevent common accidents at home and the ways to deal with them. These incidents include:

              • Falling
              • Swallowing and choking
              • Drowning
              • Poisoning
              • Burns

              Target Audience: Public

            • Feb - 22

                Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP)


                In collaboration with our sophisticated simulation centre, the Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine is commencing the Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP). This one-day simulation-based teaching program is a QCHP approved CME activity with category 1 & 3 points. 

                There is a growing need for comprehensive, patient-centred medical services for children in Qatar. Our vision is to upskill health care professionals who provide acute care to children through education and training.

                With a highly trained clinical team of Senior Pediatric EM Consultants, Nursing leaders and Educators we ensure high quality, inter-professional learning. Our ambition is to develop critical skills and effective team behaviours in a safe, constructive environment with plenty of opportunities to practice and clarify any doubts.

                This program provides a robust opportunity for health care professionals to practice management of acute pediatric emergencies, including medical and trauma resuscitation of critically ill children. The program is delivered as a combination of interactive lectures and simulation-based sessions, offering a chance for hands-on practice alongside the professional facilitators followed up with a comprehensive debrief. 

                This program is very different from the APLS and PALS course, whereby the candidates have the opportunity to take the leadership role of the resuscitation of acute emergencies under the supervision and guidance of a facilitator. The course has the latest updates and evidence based guidance for managing acute pediatric resuscitation. There is no assessment during the course and the idea is to provide a positive learning experience for adult learners and sharing information to provide better care to our patients in future.

                Reference Reading Material suggestion: 

                • PALS manual
                • APLS manual
                • ATLS manual
                • Local guidelines

                Target Audience: Physicians (All levels and all specialities), Nurses, Respiratory therapist and Nurse practitioners. 
                The registration fees for candidates are as follows:

                • Consultants and Associate specialist: 350 QAR
                • Interns, Residents, Fellows and Nurse practitioners (subsidised rates): 250 QAR
                • Nurses and Allied Health workers(subsidised rates): 150 QAR

                The course has QCHP accredited CME hours as follows:

                Category 1: 2.25 hours
                Category 3: 3.25 hours.

                Total Category: 5.50 hours.

                Numbers of seats available:

                Total candidates for each course: 15
                Five seats available for Internal Staff on first come first serve basis.
                Sidra Employees Contact (shuda@sidra.org, Bbarry@sidra.org)

                Ten seats available for External candidates.

                Faculty:

                Facilitator:

                Nursing Leads:

                • Catherine Lynch
                • Drew Jones
                • Laith Alakhrass
                • Paul Sumortin

                Respiratory Therapist:

                • Laura Reid

                Simulation specialist staff:

                • Nadim Osseily
                • Bassem Tarhini
                • Mark Edwin Marayag
              • Mar - 4

                  Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Overview of Eating Disorders in children and teens, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.


                  Eating disorders are very complex illnesses that have very serious and harmful effects.

                  Many things contribute to their development.

                  Youth with eating disorders are often lonely and terrified. Families often don't know what to do. There may be a delay between the start of an eating disorder and a decision to look for help. The person with the problem may feel more and more isolated.
                  Eating disorders affects all racial and ethnic groups. Boys and young men can also develop eating disorders where focus on leanness, weight control, and muscle building is common. Eating disorders in boys can be serious and may be life-threatening.

                  Parents, relatives and school personnel need to be aware of risk factors and symptoms of eating disorders to identify it early and take the necessary steps to address these issues early to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and teens.

                  The Speakers

                  Schahla-(2)

                  Schahla Al-Shibli
                  Clinical Psychologist

                  Dionne

                  Dionne Sears
                  Supervisor - Social work department

                  Athba

                  Athba Al-Safi
                  Clinical Dietitian

                  The Moderator 

                  Alanoud-(2)

                  Dr.Alanoud Al-ansari

                  Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine

                  Discussion points

                  • What are an eating disorder and the most common types

                  • How would you suspect if your child is struggling with an eating disorder and

                  • How can you help and support your child to get better

                  • Treatment options for eating disorders

                  • Healthy nutrition and eating habits for growing teenagers

                  Target audience

                  • General Public, parents, caregivers
                  • School counselors
                  • School social works
                  • Colleague/ university students
                • Mar - 11

                    World Kidney Day


                    Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – Living Well with Kidney Disease

                    The World Kidney Day has declared 2021 the year of “Living Well with Kidney Disease”. This has been done in order to both increase education and awareness about effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging life participation. Whilst effective measures to prevent kidney disease and its progression are important, patients with kidney disease – including those who depend on dialysis and transplantation – and their care givers should also feel supported, especially during pandemics and other challenging periods, by the concerted efforts of kidney professionals.

                    In support of this, Sidra Medicine are hosting a symposium on Thursday 11th March 2021 to increase education and awareness of the work that is done by our kidney professionals here at Sidra to support our children and families living with Chronic Kidney Disease.

                    Target Audience

                    • Nurses
                    • Physicians
                    • Allied Health

                    Contact details: cbriggs@sidra.org

                  • Apr - 8

                      Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Gestational diabetes and Ramadan


                      Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                      Title of the session: Gestational diabetes and Ramadan

                      Speaker: Alyaa Al Sulaiti - Registered Dietitian I

                      Discussion points:

                      • Definition and diagnosis of gestational diabetes
                      • Create a food plan appropriate for Ramadan
                      • The importance of fluids and physical activity
                      • How to monitor your sugar reading during the day
                      • How to deal with low and high blood sugar levels

                      Target Audience: Public

                    • May - 5

                        Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Women’s Mental Health in the time of COVID


                        Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                        Speaker

                        Dr. Sawssan Ahmed- PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Women’s Mental Health Team

                        Moderator

                        Dr. Felice Watt- Division Chief and Adult Psychiatrist, Women’s Mental Health Team

                        Discussion points

                        • Anxiety and fear 

                        • What you can do to manage it- Connecting, Preparation and planning, Reducing anxious thoughts, Relaxation and mindfulness, 

                        • Available sources of Help

                        • Investments needed for future

                        Target Audience

                        Public

                      • Jun - 22

                          Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Patient Engagement and Empowerment (Arabic Session)


                          Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women's and children's health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice, diabetes management guidance for parents and patients, mental health, and more.

                          TITLE OF THE SESSION

                          Health literacy-patient empowerment (Arabic Session)

                          THE SPEAKERS

                          • Aljori Alajji - Health Educator

                          • Fatima Al-Maslamani - Health Educator

                          DISCUSSION POINTS

                          • What is patient engagement?
                          • How does it affect my health outcomes?
                          • What are the Areas where I can be actively engaged?
                          • What is the Patients’ bill of rights and responsibilities ?
                          • Please let me know if you need anything else.

                          TARGET AUDIENCE

                          • General Public, parents, caregivers
                          • School counselors
                          • School social works 
                          • Colleague/ university students
                      • Oct - 29

                          Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts


                          Supporting mental health in families

                          Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                          Felice Watt

                          Speaker

                          Dr. Felice Watt

                          Division Chief - Adult Psychiatry for Women's Mental Health

                          View Biography

                           

                           

                          PSY.WCMG.ZainabImam

                          Moderator

                          Dr. Zainab Kikelomo Imam

                          Adult Psychiatrist - Women's Psychiatry

                          View Biography

                           

                           

                          Discussion Points

                          • What is mental health, and why is it important for our families?
                          • How can we help the mental health of our families?
                            Mothers, Father's, Babies, Children, and teens & Grandparents
                          • Caring for the mental health of our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic

                          Target Audience

                          Public

                          Click to Join the Webinar

                          Disclaimer

                          This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily represent Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
                          This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
                          With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
                          By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
                          By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
                          Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
                        • Nov - 19

                            Sidra Medicine at WISH 2020


                            Sidra Medicine is proud to participate at WISH 2020 this year and to share highlights from our Precision Medicine program. We will also be a part of Doha Healthcare Week with a spotlight on women’s health.

                            As a women’s and children’s hospital and an entity of Qatar Foundation, Precision Medicine is built into the very core of our clinical research and healthcare services. Our ambition is to advance precision medicine in Qatar while combining our research, education and clinical practice functions and expertise to successfully tackle conditions affecting women and children.

                            fg6

                             

                            Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020

                            Sidra Medicine will be hosting its annual flagship Functional Genomics Symposium as a virtual event for 2020. Titled “Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020” (FG 2020), the symposium will take place from the 5th to 7th of December 2020.

                            At FG2020, we will be sharing our very own success stories from our growing genomic medicine and advanced therapy programs, which form a key part of our approach to personalized care.

                            As an academic medical center, Sidra Medicine will continue in its mission of building research into the continuum of care, to improve outcomes for all of our patients, particularly those with rare diseases, diabetes and cancer.

                            We welcome WISH attendees to find out more about how we are committed to our vision to build a knowledge-based economy in the biomedical and health sciences by visiting: https://www.sidra.org/pmfg.

                            Also, unique to this year’s symposium is a special session dedicated to COVID19 with an entire session covering the latest discoveries, advances in treatment programs, as well as biomarker and vaccine trials that are relevant to the Middle East and globally.

                            Doha Healthcare Week

                            At Sidra Medicine, we believe women should have access to quality, patient-centered care that responds to their unique needs. Our participation at Doha Healthcare Week has a primary focus on women’s health.

                            karim

                            Prof. Karim Kalache

                            Join our webinar (English) on Maternal Fetal Medicine and the importance of prenatal ultrasounds with Prof. Karim Kalache on Tuesday the 10th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.

                            Registration Info:

                            Prof. Karim Kalach webinar: Register Here

                            Discussion points:

                            1. Why are prenatal ultrasounds done?
                            2. Routine ultrasound in early pregnancy
                            3. What can you expect from our team at Sidra Medicine
                            aisha

                            Dr Aisha Ahmad Yousuf

                            Join our webinar (Arabic) on Women’s health and its challenges with Dr Aisha Ahmad Yousuf on Thursday the 12th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.

                            Registration Info:

                            Dr Aisha Yosuf webinar: Register Here

                            Discussion points:

                            • Defining women's health and the reproductive system
                            • Common gynecological problems:
                              • Examples of some cases
                              • Diagnosis methods
                              • Treatment methods

                            We aspire to achieve an international reputation for providing excellence in clinical care and work closely with other clinical departments to provide integrated, state-of-the-art healthcare for mothers, developing fetuses and newborn children.

                            For more details about our private women’s services, please visit:
                            https://www.sidra.org/clinics-services/womens-services/

                          • Jan - 25

                              Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – Myths and Realities


                              Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                              ivf-event-speaker-image

                              The Speaker

                              Dr. Mohammad Aurangzeb Khan

                              Attending Physician - Reproductive Medicine

                              The Moderator

                              Hiba Chaaban

                              Clinical Nurse

                              Discussion points

                              • Infertility and the pain it causes
                                • The reproductive age and its decline
                              • What is In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
                                • The IVF journey
                                • What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
                              • Fertility Preservation
                                • Embryo Freezing
                                • Egg Freezing
                              • Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
                              • The Covid-19 challenges and our strategy to stay safe at Sidra RMU
                              • Some Myths and realities

                              Target Audience

                              • Public
                            • Feb - 22

                                Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Children’s Safety at Home


                                Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                                Speaker

                                faima muhamadi

                                Fatima Al Muhamadi

                                Health Promoter

                                Moderator 

                                Amana Al Mohannadi

                                Health Promoter

                                Discussion points

                                How to prevent common accidents at home and the ways to deal with them. These incidents include:

                                • Falling
                                • Swallowing and choking
                                • Drowning
                                • Poisoning
                                • Burns

                                Target Audience: Public

                              • Feb - 22

                                  Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP)


                                  In collaboration with our sophisticated simulation centre, the Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine is commencing the Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP). This one-day simulation-based teaching program is a QCHP approved CME activity with category 1 & 3 points. 

                                  There is a growing need for comprehensive, patient-centred medical services for children in Qatar. Our vision is to upskill health care professionals who provide acute care to children through education and training.

                                  With a highly trained clinical team of Senior Pediatric EM Consultants, Nursing leaders and Educators we ensure high quality, inter-professional learning. Our ambition is to develop critical skills and effective team behaviours in a safe, constructive environment with plenty of opportunities to practice and clarify any doubts.

                                  This program provides a robust opportunity for health care professionals to practice management of acute pediatric emergencies, including medical and trauma resuscitation of critically ill children. The program is delivered as a combination of interactive lectures and simulation-based sessions, offering a chance for hands-on practice alongside the professional facilitators followed up with a comprehensive debrief. 

                                  This program is very different from the APLS and PALS course, whereby the candidates have the opportunity to take the leadership role of the resuscitation of acute emergencies under the supervision and guidance of a facilitator. The course has the latest updates and evidence based guidance for managing acute pediatric resuscitation. There is no assessment during the course and the idea is to provide a positive learning experience for adult learners and sharing information to provide better care to our patients in future.

                                  Reference Reading Material suggestion: 

                                  • PALS manual
                                  • APLS manual
                                  • ATLS manual
                                  • Local guidelines

                                  Target Audience: Physicians (All levels and all specialities), Nurses, Respiratory therapist and Nurse practitioners. 
                                  The registration fees for candidates are as follows:

                                  • Consultants and Associate specialist: 350 QAR
                                  • Interns, Residents, Fellows and Nurse practitioners (subsidised rates): 250 QAR
                                  • Nurses and Allied Health workers(subsidised rates): 150 QAR

                                  The course has QCHP accredited CME hours as follows:

                                  Category 1: 2.25 hours
                                  Category 3: 3.25 hours.

                                  Total Category: 5.50 hours.

                                  Numbers of seats available:

                                  Total candidates for each course: 15
                                  Five seats available for Internal Staff on first come first serve basis.
                                  Sidra Employees Contact (shuda@sidra.org, Bbarry@sidra.org)

                                  Ten seats available for External candidates.

                                  Faculty:

                                  Facilitator:

                                  Nursing Leads:

                                  • Catherine Lynch
                                  • Drew Jones
                                  • Laith Alakhrass
                                  • Paul Sumortin

                                  Respiratory Therapist:

                                  • Laura Reid

                                  Simulation specialist staff:

                                  • Nadim Osseily
                                  • Bassem Tarhini
                                  • Mark Edwin Marayag
                                • Mar - 4

                                    Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Overview of Eating Disorders in children and teens, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.


                                    Eating disorders are very complex illnesses that have very serious and harmful effects.

                                    Many things contribute to their development.

                                    Youth with eating disorders are often lonely and terrified. Families often don't know what to do. There may be a delay between the start of an eating disorder and a decision to look for help. The person with the problem may feel more and more isolated.
                                    Eating disorders affects all racial and ethnic groups. Boys and young men can also develop eating disorders where focus on leanness, weight control, and muscle building is common. Eating disorders in boys can be serious and may be life-threatening.

                                    Parents, relatives and school personnel need to be aware of risk factors and symptoms of eating disorders to identify it early and take the necessary steps to address these issues early to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and teens.

                                    The Speakers

                                    Schahla-(2)

                                    Schahla Al-Shibli
                                    Clinical Psychologist

                                    Dionne

                                    Dionne Sears
                                    Supervisor - Social work department

                                    Athba

                                    Athba Al-Safi
                                    Clinical Dietitian

                                    The Moderator 

                                    Alanoud-(2)

                                    Dr.Alanoud Al-ansari

                                    Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine

                                    Discussion points

                                    • What are an eating disorder and the most common types

                                    • How would you suspect if your child is struggling with an eating disorder and

                                    • How can you help and support your child to get better

                                    • Treatment options for eating disorders

                                    • Healthy nutrition and eating habits for growing teenagers

                                    Target audience

                                    • General Public, parents, caregivers
                                    • School counselors
                                    • School social works
                                    • Colleague/ university students
                                  • Mar - 11

                                      World Kidney Day


                                      Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – Living Well with Kidney Disease

                                      The World Kidney Day has declared 2021 the year of “Living Well with Kidney Disease”. This has been done in order to both increase education and awareness about effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging life participation. Whilst effective measures to prevent kidney disease and its progression are important, patients with kidney disease – including those who depend on dialysis and transplantation – and their care givers should also feel supported, especially during pandemics and other challenging periods, by the concerted efforts of kidney professionals.

                                      In support of this, Sidra Medicine are hosting a symposium on Thursday 11th March 2021 to increase education and awareness of the work that is done by our kidney professionals here at Sidra to support our children and families living with Chronic Kidney Disease.

                                      Target Audience

                                      • Nurses
                                      • Physicians
                                      • Allied Health

                                      Contact details: cbriggs@sidra.org

                                    • Apr - 8

                                        Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Gestational diabetes and Ramadan


                                        Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                                        Title of the session: Gestational diabetes and Ramadan

                                        Speaker: Alyaa Al Sulaiti - Registered Dietitian I

                                        Discussion points:

                                        • Definition and diagnosis of gestational diabetes
                                        • Create a food plan appropriate for Ramadan
                                        • The importance of fluids and physical activity
                                        • How to monitor your sugar reading during the day
                                        • How to deal with low and high blood sugar levels

                                        Target Audience: Public

                                      • May - 5

                                          Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Women’s Mental Health in the time of COVID


                                          Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

                                          Speaker

                                          Dr. Sawssan Ahmed- PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Women’s Mental Health Team

                                          Moderator

                                          Dr. Felice Watt- Division Chief and Adult Psychiatrist, Women’s Mental Health Team

                                          Discussion points

                                          • Anxiety and fear 

                                          • What you can do to manage it- Connecting, Preparation and planning, Reducing anxious thoughts, Relaxation and mindfulness, 

                                          • Available sources of Help

                                          • Investments needed for future

                                          Target Audience

                                          Public

                                        • Jun - 22

                                            Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Patient Engagement and Empowerment (Arabic Session)


                                            Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women's and children's health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice, diabetes management guidance for parents and patients, mental health, and more.

                                            TITLE OF THE SESSION

                                            Health literacy-patient empowerment (Arabic Session)

                                            THE SPEAKERS

                                            • Aljori Alajji - Health Educator

                                            • Fatima Al-Maslamani - Health Educator

                                            DISCUSSION POINTS

                                            • What is patient engagement?
                                            • How does it affect my health outcomes?
                                            • What are the Areas where I can be actively engaged?
                                            • What is the Patients’ bill of rights and responsibilities ?
                                            • Please let me know if you need anything else.

                                            TARGET AUDIENCE

                                            • General Public, parents, caregivers
                                            • School counselors
                                            • School social works 
                                            • Colleague/ university students