Laughter is the Best Medicine at HealthAchieve 2016

Comedians Howie Mandel and Robert Cohen announced as keynote speakers

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - HealthAchieve, one of Canada's largest health care-focused conference and exhibitions, announces the 2016 speaker line up featuring comedians Howie Mandel, Canadian born Deal or No Deal star, who will take a look at how OCD and ADHD have shaped him both professionally and personally, and Robert Cohen, a comedic Emmy-Award winning writer best known for his work on The Jamie Kennedy Experiment giving his take on our national identity. HealthAchieve runs from November 7^th through 9^th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Rounding out the line-up of key note speakers are Harvard professor Amy Cuddy with a look at how to harness the power of presence and perform at the highest level of confidence, as well as musician and addiction survivor Sean McCann who will share his experience with how music helps him bring balance and meaning to his life. During the eHealthAchieve keynote, attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Don Tapscott one of the world's leading authorities on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology.

"Health care is a demanding industry. To make sure that we are developing the brightest workforce, we need to engage workers in all fields and levels of health care in professional development activities," says Warren DiClemente, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Educational Services, OHA, HealthAchieve. "Our speakers and session topics are chosen to give delegates the right mix of content that will help them excel at work and at home."

The exhibit floor will host more than 200 exhibitors and be home to the Intelligent Health Pavilion™, where delegates can learn first-hand how technology is improving patient care and safety while reducing the costs of health care. The exhibition floor will also feature a healing garden designed to bring emotional and physical wellbeing, a Green Product Showcase and a New Product Showcase that will feature the latest products and innovations in the health care industry.

Session highlights include:

Monday November 7th

Topic and Speaker	Time	Room
Feature Breakfast Sean McCann, Addiction Survivor & Member of Great Big Sea The healing Power of Music	7:30am	105, 106
Official Opening Amy Cuddy, Associate Professor at Harvard Business School Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges	10:00am	105, 106 & 107
Patient Safety Dr. Verna Yiu, President and CEO, Alberta Health Services Saving Lives During a Natural Disaster - A look at Fort McMurray	1:30pm	106
eHealthAchieve Don Tapscott, Innovation and Disruption Expert Rethinking Health Care for the Age of Distributed Trust	3:30pm	106

Tuesday November 8^th

Topic and Speaker	Time	Room
Human Resource Session Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief Research & Development Officer, Workforce ProductivityMorneau Shepell Inc. The Coping Crisis: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces	8:00am	Ballroom B
Feature Session Howie Mandel, Comedian, Actor and Host Up Close and In Person Conversation with Howie Mandel	10:00am	105, 106 & 107
Small, Rural and Northern Christine Elliott, Patient Ombudsman Bridging the Health Care Gaps: Our Journey so far	1:00pm	106

Wednesday November 9^th

Topic and Speaker	Time	Room
Closing Session Robert Cohen, Emmy Award-Winning Writer, Director, and Producer Being Canadian: What Makes Canada Unique	9:45am	105, 106 & 107

For more information, please visit www.healthachieve.com.

About HealthAchieve
One of the largest and most prestigious health care gatherings in North America, HealthAchieve aims to inspire ideas and innovation with over 50 informative and engaging educational sessions along with an award-winning exhibit floor, where close to 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest health care products, services and technologies. HealthAchieve attracts more than 6,000 health care and business leaders from around the world for learning, networking, benchmarking and sharing best practices. Learn more about HealthAchieve online at http://www.HealthAchieve.com.

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