The Â鶹ÊÓƵ regularly hosts and contributes to events to support learning about ways to address pressing health- and social-system issues. Join one of our events, which include:
- 'Top Ten' webinars, featuring insights into health and social systems, evidence-informed policymaking and a range of key health issues, from Forum experts and influential health-system leaders and researchers from around the world
- student events focused on engaging Â鶹ÊÓƵ University students in learning, discussion and collective action on healthcare challenges
- Forum experts contributing to events hosted by other organizations with an interest in supporting evidence-informed health- and social-systems
We historically led a series of optimal aging public talks, which are . We now support the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute for Research on Aging in promoting their public talks.
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Community Health in Hamilton: A Panel Discussion
This interactive discussion aims to provide students with insight into the diversity within Hamilton and the ways in which socioeconomic status affects access to healthcare. Read more -
Short-term Humanitarian Trips: Volunteerism vs. ‘Voluntourism’
Short-term volunteer trips are increasingly popular, but do they provide a significant benefit to the host communities? Read more -
Guest Lecture on Bioethics in Medicine: Dr. Philip Hébert
Join us to discuss medical ethics topics and cases. Read more -
A Mixer for Students and Professionals: Navigating a Career in Health Systems and Policy
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Subcommittee will be hosting a mixer for students and senior health professionals that will give students the unique opportunity to mingle with and ask questions to r… Read more -
Lunch & Learn Workshop: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Optimal Aging Portal
Kaelan Moat, the lead of Health Systems Evidence and Learning, will give a brief demonstration of the Portal. Read more -
Refugee Health: Cuts, Costs and Conflicts in Care
Hamilton pediatrician Dr. Andrea Hunter will lead this discussion on challenges faced by refugees and immigrants in obtaining adequate healthcare in Ontario. Read more -
Strengthening Health Systems in Canada and Low- and Middle-income Countries
This interactive workshop is designed for students interested in learning how quality is assessed within healthcare systems and how decisions are made to improve their performance in Canada and in low… Read more -
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No Sleep for the Weary: A Cafe Scientifique
Kimberly Cote and Debbie Nifakis will lead this discussion about sleep loss among students. Read more