Homelessness in Health Administrative Data

This event is presented by the Health Data Research Network (HDRN) Canada as  part of their Big Ideas About Health Data Speaker Series.

# About this event

In this presentation, Lucie Richard and Diana Ridgeway will discuss how to use identifiers of homelessness in health administrative data. This session will provide an insightful overview of improvements in data quality, validation of case definitions and best practices for using homelessness identifiers.

# About the Speakers

Lucie Richard is a Senior Research Associate and Adjunct Scientist at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, part of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital. Her research identifies and addresses health and health care disparities driven by social determinants of health, with a focus on homelessness. Lucie led the creation, validation and revalidation of a method to identify homelessness within Canadian health administrative databases, which is now used across Canada to describe and assess the health and health care patterns of patients experiencing homelessness.

Diana Ridgeway is a Senior Analyst with the Population Health department at the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Her work focuses on leveraging Canadian health administrative data to provide insights on inequalities in health outcomes and health systems. Diana has contributed to several publications about homelessness using health care data. She has also contributed to CIHI’s Health Inequalities Toolkit and other educational products.

# About the Series

HDRN Canada's Big IDEAs About Health Data Speaker Series features a variety of experts discussing how data can be used to advance health equity. It aspires to create a space for conversation about whether and how data can be used to advance equity in Canada; specific uses of and guidelines for the use disaggregated data (sex and gender, race and ethnicity, disability, income, housing, language etc.); and advancements in data research practices and methods that embed inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in algorithms, distributed analytics, community involvement and equity assessment tools.

HDRN Canada brings together provincial, territorial, and multi-regional organizations which hold and manage data to share expertise, identify opportunities for collaboration and foster innovation.

PLEASE NOTE: This presentation is in English. The webinar will be recorded and posted on hdrn.ca.

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Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 13:00
1-2 pm
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Mapping walkability for a healthier built environment in Peel Region, Ontario

This webinar is presented by the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health

# Abstract

The Peel Walkability Composite Index (PWCI) comparison tool enables Peel Public Health and the Region of Peel's municipal partners to track changes in walkability by looking at key features of the built environment that are associated with walking behaviour. It includes the following indicators: residential density, access to transit, access to food stores, access to services, access to greenspace, access to schools, land-use mix, and housing diversity. In addition to monitoring changes over time, the tool can be used to identify areas where the likelihood of walking behaviour is high and investments into pedestrian infrastructure and amenities may be of increased value. This presentation will review the first update to this tool, which allows us to compare the 2016 baseline indicators against indicators created using 2021 data for census tracts across Peel.

Speaker: Michael Bennington, MPH, Peel Public Heath

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 15:00
3-4 pm
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Use of Community-Driven Arts-Based Methods to Communicate Lived Experiences to Diverse Audiences

This event is presented by Knowledge Translation Canada (KT Canada) as part of the KT Canada Seminar Series

# Learning objectives:

1.            Explain different forms of arts-based methods of knowledge mobilization

2.            Understand the potential role of arts-based methods for reaching different audiences

3.            Describe ways that impact of arts-based knowledge mobilization efforts could be evaluated

# Presenter Bio

Dr. David Campbell (MD, PhD) is a medical specialist in Endocrinology & Metabolism and a health services researcher focused on social disparities and their impacts on clinical outcomes of cardiometabolic diseases, like diabetes. He is the co-director of the Health Policy Trials Unit at the O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary. He conducts research that uses mixed methods, interventional approaches, community and stakeholder engagement, and knowledge translation to contribute to reducing the impact of social disadvantage on clinical outcomes by informing health policy and clinical practice.

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 12:00
12-1 pm
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Strategic, Evidence-Based Healthcare Leadership: A panel discussion in recognition of International Women’s Day 

This event is presented by Knowlege Translation Canada (KT Canada)

Join KT Canada to hear from healthcare leaders on opportunities to promote women-led, evidence-based healthcare leadership.

# Presenters

# Panelists will include

  • Dr. Jocalyn Clark, International Editor, BMJ. Link to bio.
  • Dr. Martha Maznevski, Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Faculty Director, MBA Program, Western University. Link to bio.
  • Dr. Marie-Josée Hebert, Chair of the Governing Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Vice- Rector, Research, Discovery, Creation, and Innovation, Université de Montréal. Link to bio.
  • Dr. Verna Yiu, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine/Dentistry, University of Alberta. Link to bio.

# Moderator 

Dr. Christine (Tina) Fahim, Scientist, Knowledge Translation Program, Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Associate Scientist, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. Link to bio.

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Monday, March 10, 2025 - 12:00
12-1 pm
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Climate data demystified: Climate science for public health professionals

This webinar is presented by the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health.

# Abstract

Environmental public health professionals stand at the forefront of community health protection, uniquely positioned to address the substantial challenges posed by climate change. However, many lack formal training in climate science, potentially limiting their confidence and comprehensive understanding of the key principles, assessment of credible climate information, and ability to communicate effectively about climate change in their professional roles.

This webinar will demystify essential climate science concepts through a public health lens, with a focus on extreme heat events. This session features a dynamic conversation between two experts, one from public health and another from climate science. They will explore common challenges in effectively utilizing climate data for public health practice. Webinar participants will engage in an interactive format, gaining hands-on experience with ClimateData.ca, Canada’s trusted climate information portal. The activity will build on a live demonstration of the platform’s powerful features, including the Spatial Analogues tool, which helps users identify North American cities that match their community’s future climate conditions.

By presenting climate fundamentals in relatable terms, the presenters will bridge the gap between public health concerns and climate impacts to help empower public health professionals with the knowledge and tools for effective decision-making and action in the face of climate change.

# Speakers

  • Ryan Smith MSc (he/him) has been an Outreach Specialist with the Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS) for the past five years. He holds a master’s degree in climate science from the University of Manitoba and has twenty years of experience in the field of climate services. Before joining CCCS, Ryan taught courses on atmospheric sciences, human-environment interactions, and climate change at the University of Winnipeg. He has published articles related to climate change and trees, electric vehicles, and community adaptation. He was also a founding member of the Prairie Climate Centre, where he co-authored the Climate Atlas of Canada (ClimateAtlas.ca). Ryan has dedicated much of the past five years to developing content for ClimateData.ca, Canada’s authoritative source for climate data and information. In addition to his technical work, he has a passion for writing, design, and photography. His favorite aspect of his role, however, has always been delivering presentations on climate change and climate action to diverse audiences across Canada. He resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 territory, and the Homeland of the Red River Métis.
  • Rachel Malena-Chan MSc (she/her) is an Outreach Specialist with the Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS), where she brings together her passion for storytelling and her commitment to climate action. Rachel holds a Master of Science in Population Health. Her research and community work focuses on developing frameworks for overcoming ‘narrative dissonance’ about the climate crisis, and exploring the role of stories in shaping identity, capacity, and systems. Before joining the Outreach team at the CCCS, Rachel led her own business as a Story Strategist, offering narrative-based services to help others engage and communicate meaningfully. She also worked in the health system as a Health Promoter with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and as a Communications Specialist with the BC Association of Community Health Centres. In her spare time, Rachel runs Eco-Anxious Stories, a web-based platform she created to house stories and resources related to the intersection of mental health and climate change. She resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homelands of the Métis.
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 15:00
3:00-4:00 pm
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Power to People: Insights from those with Lived Experience

This webinar is presented by the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC).

Join IFIC for the first session in their webinar series reflecting on IFIC’s Annual Survey 2024. This hour-long session will bring together individuals with lived experience to share their reactions to the survey results on people-centred care. Participants will explore how the findings align with their personal experiences, discuss key dimensions such as involvement in decision-making and care coordination, and offer insights into what more can be done to truly centre care around people’s needs, preferences, and values.

# Facilitated by

  • Dr Edelweiss Aldasoro, Senior Researcher at the International Foundation for Integrated Care

# Panelists

  • Debra Letica, Carer & Co-Chair at the RACP Health Reform Working Group
  • Eskil Degsell, Patient / Informal Caregiver at Karolinska University Hospital
  • Jacqui Browne, Disability Patient Advocate & Board Member at the International Foundation for Integrated Care
  • Maha Ganem, Expert-Patient & University Lecturer
  • Mick Kunze, IJIC Lived Experience Editor
  • Pamela Barkhouse, Family Caregiver &  Patient Family Advisor at NSHEALTH, Central Zone, Quality Team
  • Stacey Grealis, Patient Partner at The Centre for Arthritis Research in UCD, a leader in citizens science and a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Integrated Care
  • Suzie May, Legal Consultant / Health Advisor, Advocate & Educator at Giving Voice

 

Details
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 08:00
8:00 - 9:00 am
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Community of Practice Call - Empowering Stigma for Service Providers

This event is hosted by the Dr. Peter Centre as part of their National Harm Reduction Capacity-Building Community of Practice Project.

Join the Dr. Peter centre for a Community of Practice call featuring Chris Hoy, Associate Director of Ontario Hepatitis C and Harm Reduction Programming at CATIE. Chris will be sharing insights on CATIE’s new Anti-Stigma Toolkit: Communications Resources for Service Providers.

# About the Dr. Peter Centre

Our Mission: To transform lives and communities by bringing humanity and healthcare to those sidelined by society.

About Us: The Dr. Peter Centre provides wraparound care to the sidelined 2% of the population that need complex health and social support.

 

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Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 12:00
12:00 pm
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Symposium SPIDER virtuel

Ce symposium est présenté par les chercheurs du réseau d'apprentissage basé sur la pratique SPIDER pour la déprescription.  

Symposium SPIDER* virtuel : Ce symposium présentera certains des enseignements tirés de SPIDER Deprescribing, une étude en cours, pancanadienne et basée sur la pratique. Les présentations mettront en évidence les apprentissages des différentes équipes de l'étude, les expériences des patients partenaires, et la valeur de l'approche d'apprentissage basée sur la pratique de SPIDER, ainsi que le potentiel de mise à l'échelle et de diffusion. 

# À propos de SPIDER Deprescribing

*Un processus structuré fondé sur des données probantes, des preuves scientifiques et de la recherche – SPIDER : Évaluation d’une intervention pour gérer la polypharmacie et les prescriptions potentiellement inappropriées chez les personnes âgées à besoins complexes.

Chercheures : M. Greiver et S. Darhouge et al. / Marie-Thérèse Lussier (Québec) Coordonnateurs de l’étude : Foued Maafi & Marie Authier Courriel : foued.maafi.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca / mauthier.hmr@ssss.gouv.qc.ca 

Details
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 08:00
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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