Want to better understand how the health and social systems work and how you can better advocate for changes that would improve these systems for you and your family? Enhance your knowledge with one of our free courses for citizens:
Finding and using research evidence: A guide for citizens
In this free online course, you’ll be provided with solutions to overcome the most commonly cited frustrations people have when trying to access research evidence. Prepared by the McMaster Health Forum with support from the Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit, the course is now available online as a set of eight videos:
Here are helpful resources that are drawn on in the course:
- Definitions for word and phrases used in the modules
- How to make sure health information is trustworthy
- Links to online sources mentioned in the modules
Don’t miss the most important resource for citizen-targeted evidence about healthy aging:
Understanding how to navigate the health system
Knowing how your health system works will better you to navigate the system, identify opportunities to make things better, and advocate for changes that you’d like to see. This free online course describes the 'building blocks' of Ontario’s health system as well as how those building blocks are used to provide care in the province in different ways (e.g., by sector, condition, treatment, population). While Ontario is the example, these principles are useful to understanding health systems other jurisdictions in Canada and internationally.
Prepared by the McMaster Health Forum with support from the Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit, the course is now available online as a set of six videos:
Here are helpful resources that are drawn on in the course:
- Free download of chapters from Ontario’s Health System: Key Insights for Engaged Citizens, Professional and Policymakers. The Ontario book is also helpful in understanding other health systems
Don’t miss the most important resource for citizen-targeted evidence about healthy aging:
Masterclass on patient-oriented research
The Forum’s masterclass was designed to prepare future champions for the conduct and use of patient-oriented research and future mentors to others becoming involved in the conduct and use of patient-oriented research. While we are not currently planning any sessions for the masterclass on patient-oriented research, you can access all of the course material to learn more about patient-oriented research.
Active Living: How to Form Healthy Habits for Optimal Aging
Physical activity at all ages is essential to healthy aging. Despite the growing awareness of the dangers of our modern sedentary lifestyles, keeping active can be a challenge. Join BodyBreak’s Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod and McMaster University professor Stuart Phillips as they discuss the benefits of, and simple strategies to form lasting habits for healthy, active aging.
Active Living: How to Form Healthy Habits for Optimal Aging
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2015. 6:30 - 8 p.m. EDT
Where: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON
**Free event parking**
All are welcome to attend this free public event, which will include an opportunity for audience questions. No registration required. Can’t attend in-person? Join us online via live web stream.
- Join the discussion on Twitter at #MacAging
- Follow us >> @MacHealthForum @Mac_AgingNews
This public talk is organized by the McMaster Health Forum and is supported by the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative.
This talk is part of a series of Forum-led optimal aging events. Past events can be viewed here.
- McMaster Forum
