In an era where organizations have invested substantial resources in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the stark reality persists: many find themselves losing money on efforts that fail to yield the desired impact. In this dynamic webinar, tailored for the digital health industry, we dissect the key elements of a successful DEI strategy. Let’s […]
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a rapid shift towards digital health solutions to address healthcare challenges, offering virtual access to a range of services including contact tracing, public health updates, virtual care, mental health support, and vaccine booking. While digital technologies helped mitigate virus spread, their unintended impact on health equity, particularly for marginalized racialized low-income […]
In Canada, most health information systems are unable to capture gender, sex and sexual orientation data beyond a single sex or gender field. Consultations with the provinces and territories, as well as with major Hospital Information System (HIS) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) vendors, revealed that there are no commonly agreed upon data standards for […]
The presentation will provide a comprehensive look at the healthcare provider shortage in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a particular emphasis on the gaps within Emergency and Primary Health Care services. It will delve into the downstream impacts of these shortages on the overall health system. A key strategy highlighted will be the use of virtual […]
In this webinar, Dr. Abbas Zavar will present Personalized Medicine, defined as delivering the right clinical intervention—whether diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic—at the right time, for the right individual. You will learn about the principles of Personalized Medicine and its importance in shifting healthcare from a one-size-fits-all model to a more individualized approach. This approach leverages […]
In Canada today, less than 30% of expectant parents attend childbirth classes. Barriers to attendance include cost, lack of instructors, inclement weather and geography in rural areas, and stigma. formation online is overwhelming and contradictory. People are looking for trustworthy information. Attendance at prenatal education classes has been associated with positive health behaviors, including appropriate […]
