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Scotland geriatrician to describe successful 'hospital-at-home' service
A geriatrician from Scotland who is leading a novel ‘hospital at home’ service that is achieving high levels of satisfaction among patients will be the keynote speaker at a public talk on ... Read more -
Cochrane webinars describe Forum's core research programs
The Cochrane Policy Liaison Office based at the McMaster Health Forum has partnered with Cochrane Canada to offer a series of monthly webinars beginning in October.Each webinar will focus on one of th... Read more -
Pushing the problems of aging to our 90s subject of public talk
A leading authority from the United Kingdom on how to use research evidence to push the problems of aging to our 90s will be the speaker at a public talk on Tuesday, November 11, in the atrium at McMa... Read more -
Healthcare for refugees, immigrants focus of student event
The challenges faced by refugees and immigrants in obtaining adequate healthcare in Ontario will be the focus of a public talk for students at the McMaster Health Forum on November 4. Dr. Andrea Hunte... Read more -
Dr. Mike of YouTube fame coming to McMaster
A family physician who has become a YouTube sensation through his videos that provide health advice in an engaging, easy-to-understand way, will be the keynote speaker at a public talk on Monday, Octo... Read more -
Lavis to discuss engaging citizens in health decision-making
McMaster Health Forum Director John Lavis is one of the featured presenters in the annual seminars series organized by the Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging. He will describe how the McMaster Optima... Read more -
Public invited to learn how to use new aging portal
Two public webinars are scheduled to help citizens, caregivers and others learn how to make the best use of the newly launched McMaster Optimal Aging Portal.The first webinar on October 15 from 3 p.m.... Read more -
Change needed in home care focus of public talk
We’ve all heard the stories about the crisis Canada is facing in caring for its aging population. Hospitals where there are long wait lists for non-urgent surgeries because too many beds ar... Read more -
New resource provides trusted information on optimal aging
A newly developed McMaster University resource aims to become the go-to place for Canadian citizens, clinicians, public health professionals and policymakers to access evidence-based information on op... Read more
