Media Alert – National Eczema Awareness Campaign to launch in Iqaluit

OTTAWA, Sept. 3 – The Canadian Dermatology Association invites the media to attend a news conference for the national launch of CDA’s Eczema Awareness Campaign.Attending will be the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Nunavut Minister of Health and Social Services, CDA President, Dr Larry Warshawski, and Dr. Robert Jackson of the Ottawa Dermatological Society. The reason for the launch in Iqaluit is that the Ottawa Dermatological Society will be holding an extraordinary meeting on Baffin Island – the first medical meeting ever held in Nunavut.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008

Time: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Qikiqtani General Hospital

Speakers:

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Social Services
Dr. Robert Jackson: overview of how and why he visits Baffin Island to conduct dermatology clinics
Dr. Larry Warshawski, president of the Canadian Dermatology Association Media Q&A

About CDA

The Canadian Dermatology Association, founded in 1925, represents Canadian dermatologists. The association exists to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the health of the skin, hair and nails; provide continuing professional development for its members; support and advance patient care; provide public education on sun protection and other aspects of skin health; and promote a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.

For further information: or to request an interview: English Media Inquiries: Kristina Murray, (613) 738-1748, 1-800-267-3376 Ext. 222; French Media Inquiries: Michelle Albagli, (613) 738-1748, 1-800-267-3376 Ext. 227, Cell (613) 762-5940