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Artificial intelligence (AI) and related decision-support tools show remarkable potential for turning vast health care datasets into usable knowledge. This, in turn, can foster new ways of collaborating and inform how we plan and tailor comprehensive care for the clients and communities we serve. 

The EPIC Practice-Based Learning Network (PBLN), part of the Alliance’s EPIC Learning Health System, is exploring how to harness value from electronic medical record (EMR) data by developing an AI-enabled decision support tool for use in Community Health Centres (CHCs) across Ontario. 

In this webinar, we'll review Phase 1 of the project, describing key decisions and lessons learned throughout the initial six stages of work, which iterated between discussion- and data-based work to identify the best challenge to start to address with a decision support tool, and how to develop it in a way that is tailored to the unique context and needs of CHCs. Phase 1 ended with a decision to proceed with development of a prediction model to support diabetes and mental health care capacity planning and advocacy. While case studies in Phase 1 show potential value, there is still work to be done to get the tool “real world ready”. 

This webinar will introduce plans for Phase 2, highlighting outstanding questions related to development and envisioned use within CHCs, and present opportunities to provide additional input towards the in-development decision support tool. This input will be gathered through interactive webinar activities and through an invitation to participate in a more in-depth follow-up focus group discussion. 

#Learning Objectives 

1. To understand how EMR-based decision support tools fit into a learning health system framework. 
2. To describe key stages taken in the development of a decision support tool around diabetes and mental health care support. 
3. To draw connections between care-related experience and technical development decisions. 

#Speakers

Dr. Jacqueline (Jaky) Kueper | Senior Research Epidemiologist, Scripps Research Translational Institute Dr. Jaky Kueper is a Senior Research Epidemiologist at the Scripps Research Translational Institute and a NAPCRG Phillips Futures Fellow. In 2022, she completed the first ever interdisciplinary/double PhD in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Computer Science at Western University. Among many other projects, she is currently facilitating the co-design of a decision support tool with the Alliance's EPIC Practice-Based Learning and Research Network.

Sara Bhatti | Research & Evaluation Lead, Alliance for Healthier Communities Sara Bhatti has worked at the Alliance for Healthier Communities since 2018, when she co-led the evaluation of Rx: Community, Canada's first Social Prescribing Program. Sara is now the Research & Policy Lead, working closely with our Director of Research and Evaluation on numerous projects that advance measurement and learning in our sector. She is currently working supporting the Alliance's EPIC Practice-Based Learning and Research Network alongside Dr. Jaky Kueper.

The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) is thrilled to invite you to participate in a Learning Series on Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health! The learning series was developed in partnership with TAIBU Community Health Centre and is funded by Ontario Health. 

This transformative learning opportunity will introduce and explore the impacts of anti-Black racism in pediatric health and equip participants with resources to effectively engage in reflection and move towards best practices for advancing Black health. The learning series is led and facilitated by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Dr. Onye Nnorom, and Dr. Samra Sahlu.

The learning series includes a 3-part asynchronous webinar series which culminates in a live Knowledge Exchange on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET. 

#About the Learning Series

#Overview:

A comprehensive exploration of power dynamics, privilege, critical race theory, and the profound impacts of anti-Black racism within pediatric health and healthcare systems.

#Audience:

This series is designed for pediatric care staff, health care providers, and health system leaders across Ontario.

#Format & Dates: 

• Three asynchronous webinars (approx. 1.5 hours each) will be released weekly from April 15 to April 29, 2024.
• One synchronous Knowledge Exchange will be online on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET

#Webinars at-a-Glance

#Part 1: Understanding Privilege and Critical Allyship: Setting the Stage for Action on Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

• Introduce the Black Health Education Collaborative
• Build a foundational understanding of privilege and interlocking systems of oppression, to set the stage for deeper learning on anti-Black racism
• Introduce intersectionality as a framework for understanding anti-oppression and taking anti-racist action
• Deepen understanding of whiteness as a power structure, and the role of racial hierarchies in creating health inequities and impairing health

#Part 2: #BlackLivesMatter in Medicine and Health: Critical Race Theory, Historical Roots and Legacies of Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

• Review concepts from previous session on whiteness and privilege
• Understand how anti-Black racism is demonstrated in the current context
• Describe the historical roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and in the field of medicine/health
• Explore critical race theory and intersectionality as it pertains to the structural and social determinants of Black health
• Reflect on approaches to community relevant race-based data collection and use 

#Part 3: Anti-Black Racism: A look at the Social and Physiological Health Impacts of Injustice on Children and Youth

#Objectives:

• Understand racism as a structural determinant of health and the physiological impacts of racism
• Pathogenesis: Examine the mental health impacts of marginalization on Black youth
• Salutogenesis: Amplify community voices and solutions to address anti-Black racism, youth success, and wellness
• Identify interventions and policies to address anti-Black racism in health care and care of youth 

#Knowledge Exchange

On May 14, 2024, from 10 am - 12 pm ET. This session will provide an opportunity to critically engage and reflect on anti-Black racism in pediatrics. 

The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) is thrilled to invite you to participate in a Learning Series on Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health! The learning series was developed in partnership with TAIBU Community Health Centre and is funded by Ontario Health. 

This transformative learning opportunity will introduce and explore the impacts of anti-Black racism in pediatric health and equip participants with resources to effectively engage in reflection and move towards best practices for advancing Black health. The learning series is led and facilitated by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Dr. Onye Nnorom, and Dr. Samra Sahlu.

The learning series includes a 3-part asynchronous webinar series which culminates in a live Knowledge Exchange on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET. 

#About the Learning Series

#Overview:

A comprehensive exploration of power dynamics, privilege, critical race theory, and the profound impacts of anti-Black racism within pediatric health and healthcare systems.

#Audience:

This series is designed for pediatric care staff, health care providers, and health system leaders across Ontario.

#Format & Dates: 

• Three asynchronous webinars (approx. 1.5 hours each) will be released weekly from April 15 to April 29, 2024.
• One synchronous Knowledge Exchange will be online on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET

#Webinars at-a-Glance

#Part 1: Understanding Privilege and Critical Allyship: Setting the Stage for Action on Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

• Introduce the Black Health Education Collaborative
• Build a foundational understanding of privilege and interlocking systems of oppression, to set the stage for deeper learning on anti-Black racism
• Introduce intersectionality as a framework for understanding anti-oppression and taking anti-racist action
• Deepen understanding of whiteness as a power structure, and the role of racial hierarchies in creating health inequities and impairing health

#Part 2: #BlackLivesMatter in Medicine and Health: Critical Race Theory, Historical Roots and Legacies of Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

• Review concepts from previous session on whiteness and privilege
• Understand how anti-Black racism is demonstrated in the current context
• Describe the historical roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and in the field of medicine/health
• Explore critical race theory and intersectionality as it pertains to the structural and social determinants of Black health
• Reflect on approaches to community relevant race-based data collection and use 

#Part 3: Anti-Black Racism: A look at the Social and Physiological Health Impacts of Injustice on Children and Youth

#Objectives:

• Understand racism as a structural determinant of health and the physiological impacts of racism
• Pathogenesis: Examine the mental health impacts of marginalization on Black youth
• Salutogenesis: Amplify community voices and solutions to address anti-Black racism, youth success, and wellness
• Identify interventions and policies to address anti-Black racism in health care and care of youth 

#Knowledge Exchange

On May 14, 2024, from 10 am - 12 pm ET. This session will provide an opportunity to critically engage and reflect on anti-Black racism in pediatrics. 

This event series  is presented by Women's College Hospital.

#Overview

Join us in-person or online for an exciting event series that will focus on identifying best practices for service delivery and policy recommendations on integrated supports for newcomers to Canada. The series includes engaging keynote speakers, panelist discussions, a co-design workshop, and networking opportunities.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with settlement sector organizations and workers, people with lived experiences, healthcare providers, researchers and trainees.

Mark your calendars and get ready to go beyond technology and beyond healthcare with us at Women's College Hospital!

• Monday, April 08, 2024
• Tuesday, April 09, 2024
• Monday May 13, 2024
• Tuesday May 14, 2024 (in-person only / sold out)

Tickets for in-person attendance are sold out.

For more information or questions, please contact Isabelle.choon-kon-yune@wchospital.ca

This event series is supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Abejirinde IO, Clark N, Salami O, Shaw J, Nikdel N, Sikstrom L and Redditt V. Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Translating Intersectionality in the Promotion of Equitable Virtual Health Care Services for Newcomers to Canada."