Canadian Health Information Management Association - CHIMA

🌟 Dr. Karima Lalani: A Journey of Mentorship and Impact 🌟 From the restructuring of Enron to becoming a renowned leader in health informatics education, Karima Lalani, PhD, MBA, RHIA's career is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of mentorship. Now the Program Director for Health Informatics at the University of Washington, Dr. Lalani is dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders in health information management. Her advice to graduates: "Stay curious, embrace the opportunity, and always be open to learning." Learn more about Dr. Lalani’s inspiring journey and her commitment to advancing health care education

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🌟 Your Path, Your Story: Career Highlights from Courtney Sabo 🌟 From dog groomer to Health Information Management instructor, Courtney Sabo’s career journey is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and passion for health information. Now an instructor at Red River College Polytech and a Health Information Specialist at CHIMA, Courtney inspires the next generation of HIM professionals with her experience and dedication. Her advice? "Work hard, and it will pay off. Never give up." Learn more about Courtney’s unique path and her commitment to making a lasting impact on the health information profession. https://ow.ly/apVQ50TZjLP

🌟 From Student to Leader: Connie Crittin’s Journey in Health Information Management 🌟 Connie Crittin’s path to leadership at Northern Health has been a journey fueled by hard work, lifelong learning, and a commitment to enhancing patient care. Starting as a medical transcriptionist and lab receptionist, she worked her way up to Program Specialist for Mental Health and Substance Use, driven by her passion for integrating health information principles across clinical programs. Read more: https://ow.ly/lBzU50TZjzZ

🌍 Beyond Borders: Denys Chernenko’s Journey into the Unknown 🌍 From Ukraine to Canada’s Arctic, Denys Chernenko’s path into health information management is a story of courage and determination. At 18, he moved to Canada alone, graduated from George Brown College, and soon after began his career in the remote northern town of Inuvik. 💼 Now an Information and Data Hub Coordinator at Northern Health and a new father, Denys reflects on the incredible community and personal growth he’s found in Canada’s North. Discover Denys’ journey and his hopes for his son’s future. https://ow.ly/Il8j50TZjsu

Excited to present tomorrow for CHIMA's Excelling Shoulder Coding workshop. Check it out if you have a moment for some valuable tips! #medicalcoding #CHIMA #CHIMAAdvocates #HIM #healthinformationmanagement #HealthInformation https://lnkd.in/gjHXqgHK

Calling all HIM students and professionals: It's not too late to register for the Canadian Health Information Management Association - CHIMA's BCYT Virtual Education Day happening this Thursday, Nov 21st! We have a wonderful day planned featuring some great topics and speakers, such as: 'BC Cancer Registry's Utilization of Machine Learning in the Coding Environment' by Shebnum D., 'Reimagine Health Information Management (HIM) when opportunity knocks!' by Gerald Yu, 'Enhancing Health Information Management with ChatGPT: Safeguarding Data and Streamlining Process' by Steph Ouellet, and 'Shaping the Future for Tomorrow: An HIM Leadership Team Discussion Panel' with Marie Gendron, Gina Sloan, and Naomi Brooks as our panellists! Please visit the link below to see our full agenda and register for these amazing sessions! Please note: These sessions will be recorded and will be available for registrants to access and view after the live event has ended as well. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gFq93Aj4

🔍 Explore the benefits of Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) for healthcare! Our newly updated CDI PPB and Quiz highlights the essential role of health information professionals and offers 1 CPE credit upon completion. Big thanks to our amazing volunteers! 🙌📜 Learn more https://ow.ly/JNvn50TZiVr

Last month, I had the incredible honor of being one of the speakers during Canadian Health Information Management Association - CHIMA HIP week webinars, celebrating the valuable contributions of HIM professionals. It was inspiring to connect with professionals including oluwafemi olorunyomi, Khris Chevy Coquita - RN, Foram Patel, Dr. Riya Gundani, & Kyaw Htet Wynn who are dedicated to advancing health information management and driving meaningful change in healthcare. Their expertise and perspectives added immense value to the discussions and I learned so much from them. A heartfelt thank you to CHIMA and Dr. Radica Bissoondial for organizing this event for fostering a platform to engage with professionals who are passionate about advancing HIM and improving healthcare outcomes! #HIPWeek #HealthInformationManagemet #CHIMA #HealthcareLeadership

📢 CHIMA is attending the 2024 Health Data User Conference in Ottawa. We’re excited to explore how health data transforms care and share insights from this impactful event. #HealthData #CHIMAadvocates #HealthInformation #2024CUDS