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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Preventing Suicide in Canada
Panelists Howard Chodos, Tim Wall and Richard Ramsay, who each have extensive experience in the mental health field, shared their views on the challenges and opportunities for preventing suicide in Ca… Read more -
How Much Is Too Much? Stress and Student Life
This talk featured psychologist Randi McCabe and associate clinical professor Debbie Nifakis leading a student discussion about how to manage stress, and the short- and long-term effects stress can ha… Read more -
The New Age of Participation - A Workshop on Community Building
Alexandre Sevigny and Emily Milko facilitated this workshop to teach students the skills necessary for successful community building. Read more -
Preventing Concussions in Hockey: Are Our Leagues Doing Enough?
Dr. Ken Bocking and former NHL player Ryan VandenBussche led this interactive presentation that examined the state of concussion prevention policy in professional and amateur hockey, and assessed whet… Read more -
Take the Lead: A Workshop on Project Management
Two experts in project management led this workshop to teach students how to manage complex projects, build leadership skills, network and share ideas. Read more -
Access to Medicines: Innovation, Industry and Advocacy
Three Canadian experts shared their views on collaborations and innovative solutions needed in working towards universal access to medicines. Read more -
Organizing a Care System for Older Adults in Ontario
The audience was able to engage in a discussion about current approaches and future opportunities to support healthy aging in Ontario, and to understand how these approaches and opportunities affect t… Read more -
Evidence-Based Medicine Remains the Leading Force in Improving Patient Care
Dr. Gordon Guyatt and Dr. Victor Montori presented opposing views on the state of evidence-based medicine and its role in the 21st century. Read more -
"Ill-Informed" The Future of Universal Healthcare in Canada
Panelists discussed the benefits and risks of altering some of the features of Canada’s medicare. Read more