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January 06, 2025

Joanna Massie and Katherine Boothe discuss Recruiting for Engagement in Health Policy

Recruitment is foundational for the engagement process, and requires flexibility, responsiveness and a realistic understanding of barriers. Our study suggests that there is no universal formula for ideal participant makeup or event format. Meaningful engagement requires ongoing dialogue and constant adjustment based on practice. Policy makers can use these insights to align recruitment and engagement strategies with their goals in order to move beyond quick, technocratic fixes. 

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Tuesday, February 04, 2025  - Toronto, ON Longwoods Breakfast Series

Projected Patterns of Illness in Ontario: Identifying New Solutions for the Needs of 2040

Helen Angus, CEO, AMS Healthcare,
Adalsteinn Brown, Dean, Dalla Lana School of Public Health and
Anthony Dale, President and CEO, Ontario Hospital Association

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Top 3 Longwoods Breakfast Series Videos (2023-2024)

  1. Dignity in Care with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, and Nancy Lefebre
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  3. Rethinking Patient Safety: Strategies for Success with Jennifer Zelmer

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Jan 09, 2025 Health & Healthcare News
Manitoba launches probe into death of patient who waited hours in Winnipeg emergency room

Manitoba’s Health Minister has ordered a review into the death this week of a middle-aged man who spent eight hours waiting for care at the emergency room of the province’s largest hospita [...]

Jan 09, 2025 Health & Healthcare News
Changes at the top as Acute Care Alberta details announced

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange rolled out Acute Care Alberta on Wednesday, along with interim leaders for both the new agency and Alberta Health Services. This is the third of four “pillars&r [...]

Jan 09, 2025 Health & Healthcare News
Seneca Polytechnic receives $660,000 grant from RBC Future Launch to enhance nursing education

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seneca Polytechnic is thrilled to announce a generous new grant of $660,000 from RBC Future Launch, a part of RBC and RBC Foundation’s 10-year, $500 mi [...]

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