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.
Breast cancer screening: making sense of the evidence
We know that breast cancer screening (mammography) can identify breast cancer early, but at what cost? Join us on March 25 as Dr. Jonathan Sussman and Dr. Cathy Risdon discuss the latest evidence on breast cancer screening and reflect on the impact this evidence has on their interactions with patients.
Breast cancer screening: making sense of the evidence
When: March 25, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (EDT)
Where: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON
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**Free event parking**
All are welcome to attend this free public event, which will include an opportunity for audience questions (in person or via #MacAging). Can’t attend in-person? Join us online via live web stream.
Interested in helping our research on perceptions of breast cancer screening? Please register and complete this short survey.
- Follow the discussion on Twitter at #MacAging
- Follow @Mac_AgingNews and @MacHealthForum
This public talk is organized by the McMaster Health Forum in collaboration with the Canadian Cancer Society 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.
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