The McMaster Health Forum 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 McMaster 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 archived here. We now support the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging in promoting their public talks.
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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 -
Effective Care: Tips on Communicating with Patients to Enhance Care
Dr. Samir Sinha shared his expertise on the importance of effective communication between patients and providers in order to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. Read more -
Nature vs Nurture: The Role of Genomics in Addiction and Mental Health
Genetic and environmental factors that can play a role in whether someone is likely to develop addictions or mental health problems will be discussed at this Café Scientifique. Read more -
The Emergence and Effectiveness of Global Health Networks - A Public Talk on Global Health Politics
Jeremy Shiffman will share recent research on how global health networks can make an impact on mortality rates. Read more -
Improving Care for People with Multiple Chronic Health Conditions
Mike Wilson and Michael Hillmer explore the research on the growing prevalence of multimorbidity in Canada. Read more -
Crossroads Talks: Poverty in Action
Panellists shared their views on how poverty affects primary and community care in Hamilton. Read more