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#SocialPrescribing to address poverty in Hamilton! Greater Hamilton Health Network and the Canadian Red Cross are building a collective of people and organizations working together to improve #HealthEquity at the neighbourhood level. "Financially Assisted Social Prescribing" collaborative members can access lots of resources $2M in low-barrier grants to help participants with health-related social needs. More info here: https://lnkd.in/ggT35arr

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Data are not neutral. Analysis isn't either. Kudos to Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) for embarking on a journey to develop a health data ethics framework to guide their work. The draft is based on the principles shown in the graphic below. It goes far beyond traditional privacy considerations. Feedback on the draft is invited by the end of January. View the draft and information on how to provide feedback: https://lnkd.in/eBhEBKAk

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There are some fantastic (free) resources for change & great graphics in the Registered Nurses'​ Association of Ontario (RNAO) "Leading Change Toolkit". I particularly like the content on the "social movement action framework", a people-led, grassroots approach to change that develops in response to an urgent shared concern or strongly desired change as well as a readiness for purposeful action by individuals, groups & organizations.   https://lnkd.in/e_cQJEqY One of the key graphics has been adapted by The Center for Implementation: https://lnkd.in/ezFx_w7r. If we typically led more change this way (with & by people, rather than to or for people) we would make quicker progress.

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Peer reviewers are the backbone of the research funding system, and their work makes Canadian health research possible. We want to know: how can we make virtual peer review meetings more engaging? Read the message from CIHR’s President: https://lnkd.in/e8R5ZtFj

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The McMaster Health Forum has been turning evidence into action for more than 15 years.    From health systems to social policy, the Forum brings together research, lived experience, and cross-sector leadership to tackle today’s most pressing health and societal challenges. Its work to combat health misinformation, particularly in support of equity-deserving communities, has had a meaningful impact.   I spoke with Scientific Director Michael Wilson about how the Forum helps decision-makers move faster with evidence-informed choices.

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“We want to inspire systemic change.” Unity Health Toronto is hosting a series of research talks and workshops to foster critical conversations and share practical tips on how we can better apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDIAR) to research practice. The Health Equity and Research Talks (HEaRT) and the Driving Change in Healthcare: Equitable Research in Action (ERA) workshops feature invited guest speakers, Q&As and roundtable discussions for scientists, researchers and trainees. We spoke with Unity Heath Toronto Research Equity Specialist Denese Frans-Joseph to learn more about the talks, how they were started, and her big plans for the future:  https://lnkd.in/gy8sxQGJ #UnityHealthResearch 

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Many of us working in health system leadership and transformation are likely familiar with the sobering findings of the “Projected Patterns of Illness in Ontario” report: 3.1 millions of adults will be living with chronic illness by 2040. In this month’s episode of “Compassionate Minds”, I spoke with Kimberly Moran, CEO of the Ontario Medical Association, about what health system leadership looks like when the stakes are high while at a critical juncture. Kim has personally lived and navigated through the healthcare system when it fell short on delivering needed care for her daughter. This would’ve been disillusioning for most, yet, her experience sparked a passion for advocacy and transformation. Kim is now head of one of Ontario’s most influential medical organizations and shaping what comes next. We talked about how physician care must become a team sport and the need to rethink compensation models to reward collaboration instead of volume. As physician burnout persists, digital tools like AI scribes and workflow redesigns are becoming essential. Kim also raised an excellent point on how we must build leadership skills in our physicians from the start as medical students to empower them to lead transformation rather than just survive it. While our conversation felt too short, it was rich and hopeful that change is possible. Thank you, Kim. 🎧 Listen to our conversation on Compassionate Minds - Episode 13 here: https://lnkd.in/gpAbSgSd

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A recent Canadian study https://lnkd.in/gHTN_iXz has identified certain characteristics of sleep that predict the degradation of brain functions in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. If you have chronic insomnia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) could help protect your brain health. This treatment is safe and effective and can help people get off sleep medications. Learn more and access CBT-I at https://lnkd.in/grMp5qPT.

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Food for thought from Sally Lewis at the VBHC Summit Canada A powerful reminder: “VBHC is not about tweaking services—it is about transforming the system.” Value unfolds at three levels: - Population: Improving health outcomes at scale - Pathways: Rethinking care from prevention to recovery - People: Centering care on what truly matters to individuals and families “Low-value care (LVC) and VBHC are two sides of the same coin.” Reducing LVC is not just about cost—it is about freeing up time, energy, and resources to reinvest in what adds real value. #VBHC #LowValueCare #HealthSystemTransformation #ValueBasedHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #PatientCentredCare

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📈 New research finds that virtual cognitive behavioural therapy (eCBT) is just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. As eCBT becomes more widely adopted in Canada's health care system, researchers call for continued evaluation and greater investment in digital equity to ensure fair access for all. 💻 👉Learn more about this new research study conducted in partnership with Ontario Shores: https://lnkd.in/g8Habw6Z

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Research-informed and purpose-driven, PeerOnCall is a tool for workforce mental health and substance use health support. Initially co-designed and researched by McMaster University with the public safety community, PeerOnCall is now operated and delivered by Stepped Care Solutions. PeerOnCall has been enhanced to support a broader range of workforces–offering timely, relatable support by connecting care seekers with trained peer supporters who share their work and life experiences. Features of the app include: Applicable Across Sectors: Can be adopted by workplaces in a variety of industries, with customized content and resources to ensure relevance. Peer Support Matching: Personalized connection options based on job roles, experiences, and language. Flexible Wellness Tracking: Allows employees to log their wellbeing and track progress over time. Security Features: Ensures private, anonymous peer communication via text or phone. Workplace Insights: Enables administrators to monitor activity levels and identify potential workplace issues early via usage trends. PeerOnCall is now available to support your workforce. Learn more or book a demo at our website: https://lnkd.in/e8UauC7s #PeerSupport #WorkplaceWellness #WorkforceWellness #PeerOnCall

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Calling all pain researchers with an interest in advancing accessibility! Accessibility Standards Canada has just launched a call for proposals for research focusing on developing the next generation of accessibility standards. This is a chance to integrate chronic pain and the resulting disability (whether long term or episodic) into the standards that govern federal programs and services, those in federally regulated sectors and others. Too often, people living with pain haven't been considered in accessibility planning and policy. Let's change that. https://lnkd.in/gZ5_xFqn Pain Canada Chronic Pain Network Canadian Pain Society

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Happy to share that our article "A Roadmap For Navigating Child Health Research Data Sharing Across Canada And Beyond – Building On UCAN CAN-DU" is now published in Pediatric Rheumatology. In this paper we identified common barriers for data sharing through first, a structured expert consultation process, and then used the UCAN CAN-DU study as an illustrative example of these barriers and how they were practically managed/overcome. 💡Key takeaways: - Our paper discusses several barriers to data sharing that researchers commonly face, such as a lack of standardized language for consent forms to support data sharing efforts. We share what we learned from the UCAN CAN-DU study about how these barriers can be overcome, for example, by developing standardized study consent forms and utilizing centralized ethics review and reciprocity agreements across study sites. - Another example is differing data standards, and we share learnings from the UCAN CAN-DU study of how these barriers can be overcome, for example, by creating a network (UCAN) to ultimately support data interoperability and harmonization of procedures. -The paper highlights opportunities to support future data sharing efforts, for instance, through dedicated, sustainable funding streams. Thank you to the team for all your contributions to this collaborative project: Brittany Gerber Gillian Currie Alex Mosoiu Francois Bernier Kym Boycott Guillermo Fiebelkorn, MA CIPP-C Kristien Hens Bartha Maria Knoppers Claire LeBlanc Steve Scherer David Shaw Christopher Viney Carl Virtanen Susanne (Susa) Benseler Rae Yeung #pediatricrheumatology #childhoodarthritis #JIA #HealthDataSharing One Child Every Child https://lnkd.in/gd5MThRW

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