CAHSPR’s mission is to improve health & health care by advancing the quality, relevance, + application of research on health services and health policy.
#CAHSPR
As part of our plan to keep all of our attendees safe at
#CAHSPR23
we felt strongly that we wanted to provide high quality masks.
@canadastrong
came through, generously providing masks for everyone, & providing a recycling depot so that ppl could discard their masks safely. TY!
@PeterHotez
was nominated for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for developing & distributing a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine to people of the world without patent limits. He leads efforts to defend vaccines & science against anti-science threats & he is joining us at
#CAHSPR23
. We can't wait!
We welcome
@StirlingBryan
to his new role as President of
@CAHSPR
. If you haven't already done so, say hello as you navigate the halls at
#CAHSPR23
today.
We are pleased to announce the new Executive Director of CAHSPR
@MaggieKeresteci
- Maggie will begin her role as Executive Director on January 6, 2020.
Everyone is fatigued, so we want to spark some joy during
#VCAHSPR22
& how better to do that than to welcome Canada's own spreader of joy, Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon. Join us as he shares his insights & teaches us some Bhangra! Register for conference at
Have you seen Gurdeep of the Yukon on TikTok or twitter? Have you tried Bhangra? Have you been in awe of Gurdeep's ability to spread joy? We're thrilled to welcome Gurdeep to
#VCAHSPR22
where you will get to see him, hear him & dance with him! Register at
Buckle up for a great opening plenary discussing the protection of truth & science in the face of conspiracy theories & misinformation. We are so excited to have
@PeterHotez
,
@JillianHortonMD
&
@SteiniBrown
lead us in a conversation about this evolving role for
#HSPR
.
#CAHSPR23
I don't know about all of you, but I had a blast dancing Bhangra (as if no one was watching).
@GurdeepPandher
inspired us, educated us, gave us a cardio workout and brought joy to
#VCAHSPR22
. Thank you from the bottom of our now fast beating hearts Gurdeep!
The 2019 CAHSPR Conference is officially underway! A special thank you to the city of Halifax, what a wonderful city to host our conference.
#CAHSPR2019
#thankyouhalifax
Now, this is how to "see" change! Thank you to
@drawing_change
for being part of our opening plenary and visually recording a fantastic conversation with our panel. Check out his work!
We have brought together true thought leaders to discuss the way forward in pursuit of excellence in care for aging Canadians. What will it take? What have we learned in COVID19? What needs to change now? Join this outstanding panel for a not to be missed dialogue at
#VCAHSPR21
We are honoured to have
@SteiniBrown
@JillianHortonMD
&
@PeterHotez
headlining our opening plenary “Protecting Truth & Science in an Age of Misinformation” at
#CAHSPR23
. You can pre order Dr Hotez’s new book on the subject, to be released in September 2023
@SteiniBrown
is well known to our
#HSPR
community as Dean of Dalla Lana School of Public Health & as an acclaimed researcher. At
#CAHSPR23
he will be part of an important conversation with
@PeterHotez
@JillianHortonMD
about Protecting Truth & Science in an Age of Misinformation"
Dr. Peter Hotez's new book with Johns Hopkins University Press out this September ‘The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science’
@HoustonChron
@andrewdansby
We are looking forward to an authentic conversation about racism in
#healthcare
at
#CAHSPR23
. The panel that we have brought together is stellar, with deep expertise & experience fighting racism & inequities. We invite you to be part of what promises to be an outstanding session!
Do you miss convos in conference corridors? Speaking to experts, seeking their insights & getting advice from mentors is key part of networking. We can't physically meet in corridors now but we have amazing "speed mentors" keen to meet you at
#VCAHSPR21
. Watch here for details
#CAHSPR23
is proud to be a Patients Included conference, with
#patients
and
#caregivers
involved in all aspects of the planning and delivery of the conference, as well as being instrumental in CAHSPR's governance & programming throughout the year.
Dr. Alika Lafontaine is a physician, social innovator & the 1st Indigenous President of Canadian Medical Association. Don't miss Dr. Lafontaine's insights on health systems, change management, social innovation, anti-racism & reflective practice at
#VCAHSPR22
's closing plenary.
Save The Date! We look forward to bringing the CAHSPR community together in-person in Montreal on May 29-31, 2023 at Centre Mont Royal. Details about program, rates & options for virtual participation will be announced in coming weeks. Call for abstracts goes live on Nov 14, 2022
What makes an effective change agent? How does lived experience influence advocacy? How can researchers tap into partnerships to enhance their work? How do combine front line care with advocacy? Sign up for Corridor Chats at
#VCAHSPR21
& talk to two amazing change agents!
Conversations about inequity in healthcare & beyond are vitally important ones. Join us at
#VCAHSPR21
as this outstanding panel discusses inequity. You can tap into their insights & ask questions as we think deeply about the issues & commit to finding & implementing solutions.
Why has BC led the way during the pandemic? There was someone in charge, public health led the way and there was excellent communication from Dr. Henry.
#VCAHSPR2020
#CAHSPR23
gets off to an exciting start on Monday with an outstanding panel of
@SteiniBrown
@JillianHortonMD
&
@PeterHotez
discussing the role of
#HSPR
, decision makers & clinicians in protecting truth & science. These issues affect us all & this conversation is not to be missed!
John Lavis is well known to
#HSPR
community as he supports policymakers & stakeholders in use of evidence to address societal challenges. He will join
#VCAHSPR22
's opening plenary "The Power of HSPR" & we can't wait for this exciting conversation. Register
Until now our focus has been on immediate impacts of
#COVID19
. Downstream consequences have yet to be articulated. This superb panel discusses gaps, inequities, & wide-ranging collateral damage that are exacting a toll on individuals, communities & society at large.
#VCAHSPR2020
Canadian
#healthcare
, like many systems across the globe, is facing tremendous pressures on the healthcare workforce. Join this plenary session at
#CAHSPR23
where you can hear from & discuss the issues with Canadian thought leaders in health workforce issues & possible solutions.
We are thrilled that
@DrCChambers
will be part of
#VCAHSPR22
's opening plenary. She is an international leader in study of children’s pain; a champion of research promoting the well-being of Cdn children, youth & families & an excellent speaker. Register
Are you
#patient
or
#caregiver
interested in health services & policy research? Are you a researcher committed to forging robust partnerships with patients & caregivers? Are you curious abt patient involvement in research? This session is for you. Register
We want to thank
@AlanKatz6
for his leadership. He has led with wisdom, compassion & innovation during his Presidency, which coincided with the COVID19 pandemic. He now takes on the role of Past-President & we look forward to his ongoing contributions! Say hi to him at
#CAHSPR23
On
#InternationalWomensDay
we are exceedingly grateful for women in science, health services & policy research upon whose shoulders we rise, for those women charting the course for Canada's health system today, & those young girls, who will become women of science in the future.
“Trudeau is also expected today to announce financial support to prevent the threatened layoffs of up to 15,000 researchers at hospital-based research institutes who, due to a technicality, don't qualify for the wage subsidy.”
We’re excited to get started at
#VCAHSPR22
with an exceptional panel discussion about the power of
#HSPR
. Coming up at 10:30 EDT. Join us as we delve into this important topic!
Registration for “Virtually CAHSPR” is now open! This online event will focus on the impacts of COVID19 on Canada’s health system. Visit the
@CAHSPR
website for details.
Excited to welcome you to
#VCAHSPR21
in <3 wks! We open with an "on fire" panel talking about urgent issues we face relating to equity in Cdn
#healthcare
. How does inequity impact health services & policy research? Register to be part of this conversation
As we redesign the health system we have to think about those who are marginalized - we can’t just innovate for the privileged
#VCAHSPR2020
@DrJoshuaTepper
The Cdn health workforce is under unprecedented strain & the
#HSPR
community is responding with committed efforts & expertise. Join us at
#CAHSPR23
for an exciting plenary session that focuses on the issues, emerging innovations and a path forward.
The
@CAHSPR
community has lost a dear friend, Cathy Fooks. Cathy was a greatly admired leader, tireless advocate & friend. There are no words to describe our shock & sorrow. We grieve with Terry & her entire family.
All sessions of
#VCAHSPR2020
were recorded & will be posted here, & on CAHSPR's website next week. Stay tuned for follow up networking opportunities being planned. Thanks to everyone who participated in Virtually CAHSPR! We reached more than 1,300 stakeholders worldwide.
We are excited to welcome
@tara_kiran
as a
#VCAHSPR22
panelist in our opening plenary. Her work seeks to improve the health care system to better meet the needs of patients from all walks of life. She is a family physician at the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team
The Hall Laureate is awarded to a Canadian who has made outstanding contributions to the health ideals articulated by Justice Hall: equity, fairness, justice & efficiency. This year's Hall Laureate, Dr. Colleen Flood, is the epitome of these ideals; hear her lecture at
#VCAHSPR22
@Roxane_
has served
@CAHSPR
tirelessly as a Board member, the President and over the last two years as Past-President. We are forever grateful for her relentless support & her wisdom. As we planned
#CAHSPR23
in Montreal Roxane played a pivotal role that we are very thankful for!
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We are beyond proud of the women who contribute so much to health services and policy research in Canada. Tell us what you are doing in your role in science today
#InternationalDayOfWomenInScience
Marcia Anderson is a Cree-Anishinaabe physician, recognized for her contributions to Indigenous Peoples health & named one of 100 most powerful women in Canada.
#CAHSPR23
she leads us in "A Conversation about Power, Privilege, Racism & Inequities in Cdn Healthcare" Don't miss it
We are delighted to welcome
@StirlingBryan
as the President of your association. Take a few minutes to read about his vision for
@CAHSPR
and about the opportunities he sees for us to come together as a vibrant community. His blog is at
Getting ready for our session today at 1430 looking at the unintended, not yet articulated or understood impacts of
#COVID19
. We are grateful for the support of
@ihspr_cihr
to bring this important session to
#VCAHSPR2020
.
Congratulations to Rachel Savage
@savagera
& Feng Xie
@FengtasticXie
– the
@ihspr_cihr
&
@CAHSPR
Article of the Year Award winners! This prestigious award recognizes ground-breaking research articles that have significantly contributed to the field of
#HSPR
in Canada.
We will be getting underway for our next plenary session in an hour & you most definitely want to be in the room to be part of the discussion
@drandrewb
@MarciaJAnderson
and
@NotishaMassaqu1
will lead us in abt Power, Privilege, Racism & Inequities in Cdn Healthcare at
#CAHSPR23
Two Cdn epidemiologists have created this terrific dashboard to track
#COVID19
status in Canada - cases, recoveries, deaths and tests completed totaled and mapped. Great way to keep track of things here. via
@GermHunterMD
We are so jazzed to be sharing details about
#CAHSPR24
! Be sure to mark your calendars, start thinking about the work you want to share with your
#HSPR
colleagues….and watch for more info to come. Look out
#Ottawa
, here we come!!
It's finally here and we can't wait to get started!
#CAHSPR23
has something for everyone and you won't want to miss a second. Check out the conference app for programming and check out the exhibit hall to connect with our partners!
#VCAHSPR2020
's stellar panel is ready to discuss collateral damage associated with
#COVID19
& the many gaps & inequities it has revealed.
@CIHR_IRSC
is supporting this session where we delve into the largely unseen toll the pandemic has had on individuals, communities & society.
Virtual conferences may seem more relaxed than in person conferences, but the work that needs to take place behind the scenes is monumental.
#VCAHSPR21
's success is due in large part to efforts of
@f2f_events
under leadership of
@sallyc123
. As always they rose to the occasion!
We need to rethink what long term care is seen as - let’s move away from thinking about buildings to thinking about caring for the elderly and others who need it
@ZaynaKhayat
#VCAHSPR2020
Are you interested in health human resources? In how to pave a way forward that serves the health system and Canadians well? Register (at no cost) for what promises to be an outstanding webinar on Jan 24, brought to you by
@CHHRN
and
@CAHSPR
. Check out the stellar panel!
It is better to be fast and half wrong than to be slow and half wrong. Countries that have been most successful in
#COVID19
have been imperfect at times, but fast to act.
#VCAHSPR2020
@picardonhealth
The safety & wellbeing of all those attending
#CAHSPR23
is our priority.
@masks4allCanada
are generously donating KN95 masks that will be offered to all those at the conference. Thank you Canada Strong for helping to keep our
#HSPR
community safe.
#COVID19
has shone a glaring light on care for the aging in Canadian society. This stellar panel will discuss the gaps exposed, lessons learned & actions needed to advance new models of care for aging Canadians. Register for
#VCAHSPR21
at to participate
Can we reimagine a Canada Health Act that supports a comprehensive & accessible health care system? How do we do this in disaggregated federation, while respecting constitutional divisions of power? Hall Laureate
@ColleenFlood2
explores visions for reforming the CHA!
#VCAHSPR22
Our
#VCAHSPR22
Opening Plenary will be an exciting conversation with a powerhouse panel exploring, acknowledging & celebrating the power of Canadian
#HSPR
. If you aren't yet registered for "The Power & Promise of Health Services & Policy Research" go to
Huge shoutout to the
#IHSPR
&
@CAHSPR
2023 Student Poster Prize winners!
This competition recognizes the outstanding work of up & coming health services & policy researchers in Canada.
Kudos to the awardees 👏📷
@CAHSPR
@CAHSPRSWG
We have brought together this outstanding panel of thought leaders to spark a forward facing conversation about the future of
#healthcare
& the promise of
#HSPR
in Canada. Be a part of
#VCAHSPR22
's closing plenary for this exciting discussion. Register at
What is a “social admission?” Where do we draw the line between what is traditionally “medical” vs. “social” when the majority of what makes us sick in the first place is not related to lack of access to
#healthcare
?
#SDoH
#medtwitter
#cdnhealth
We are looking forward to
#CAHSPR24
and can't wait to see you in Ottawa, May 14-16.
Our scientific chairs are hard at work reviewing abstracts. Make sure you submit yours so you can share your work with the HSPR community. The deadline is Jan 29! Go to:
Check out the
#VCAHSPR21
conference site; the lobby where you can see all that is going on in meeting rooms, the lounge where you can meet colleagues, sponsors & our amazing mentors. Get any help you need during the conference in the lobby - bring on Virtually CAHSPR 2021!
Have you been thinking about the way forward in caring for aging Canadians? Are you interested in a discussion about emerging initiatives to improve life for those in
#LTC
? Our closing plenary is not to be missed. Join us by registering for
#VCAHSPR21
Members of the
@CAHSPR
community make a difference every day. Read about the important contributions of Meg McMahon & Sara Clemons to addressing the crisis in Ontario's nursing homes.
#LTC
#COVID19
IHPME alumni Meg McMahon & Sara Clemens share solutions to Ontario’s nursing home crisis with
@TorontoStar
.
@McMahon_Meg
identifies 3 issues: pandemic preparedness, regulatory framework & staffing levels, and data & research.
@wwodchis
@ICESOntario
#VCAHSPR21
has a series of special sessions with exceptional topics & presenters. Do you have questions about situation in
#LTC
? Do you want to hear about work of HSPR community in LTC? You won't want to miss this outstanding panel discussion. Register at
Virtually CAHSPR is less than a week away and we are excited to welcome you to this exceptional event! Our speakers are stellar and the subject matter could not be more relevant. We are looking forward to "seeing" you on May 27 and 28!
#VCAHSPR2020
Our inaugural Virtually CAHSPR is in the books! What a whirlwind 2 days of great presentations, lively discussions, & challenging insights to consider. Thank you for your engagement, patience & enthusiasm. More exciting things to come but for now it’s time to retire
#VCAHSPR2020
One of the
#VCAHSPR21
dialogues, "Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in Long Term Care" reports on work of the Implementation Science Teams relating to this important topic. Register today at then watch for CAHSPR dialogues on May 21, 12:45 EST.
We are honoured that
@JillianHortonMD
is part of our
#CAHSPR23
panel discussing anti-science & misinformation. She is a physician, educator & author, recognized for her contributions to compassion in clinical care & her leadership in the field of humanities in medical education.
We're excited about Virtually CAHSPR 2021! Our theme of "Hindsight, Insight & Foresights" sets the stage for robust discussions about
#COVID19
impacts & lessons for Canadians & Canadian healthcare. Join us by registering for
#VCAHSPR21
at
We are so excited to kick off
#VCAHSPR
next Tuesday, with a stellar opening plenary! We've gathered an outstanding panel to talk about "The Power of Canadian
#HSPR
." They are powerhouses individually & collectively. This is a session not to be missed.
“I make a commitment to not shy away from the hard topics as we move forward as an association. We will take them on!” Stirling Bryan's comments about the future for CAHSPR at closing session of our incredible 3 days at
#CAHSPR23
Wow - where did three days go? Another CAHSPR conference in the books! Thank you to each of you for joining us for the past three days as we have explored "The Power and Promise of Canadian Health Services & Policy Research" We hope you enjoyed
#VCAHSPR22
as much as we did!
Have you ever seen a visual recorder at work? It's fascinating and we have Sam Bradd to help us capture nuances that may otherwise escape us. At
#VCAHSP21
Sam is recording the opening session Wednesday at 10:30 EST & the special session on the
#HSPR
ecosystem on Friday 12:45 EST.
Join
@CAHSPR
&
@ihspr_cihr
as we bring you an outstanding HSPR Talks on Mon, Apr 24 at noon.
@AndrewDPinto
& Dr. Kate Aubrecht will be leading our discussion "Advancing Equity and EDIA through Health Services and Population Health Research." Register:
#VCAHSPR22
starts tomorrow! Delivering a conference of this quality is only possible through the generous support of our partners and stakeholders. We are grateful for their generous support of the conference and of the
#HSPR
community.
We're ready to welcome you to
#VCAHSPR21
! Buckle up & come prepared to ask questions of our speakers, panelists & mentors. Let's challenge assumptions & think deeply about
#HSPR
in Canada. We're starting off with stellar discussion abt inequities in health as revealed by
#COVID19
As COVID-19 continues to impact many organizations and people around the world, CAHSPR has made the difficult decision to cancel our in person conference planned for May 26-29 in Saskatoon. See the full announcement at
Hear Dr. Leblanc at
#VCASHSPR
's "The Promise of
#HSPR
." Her research focuses on mobilization & integration of patient-centered evidence into practice in ways that optimize delivery of healthcare & bring abt rapid & meaningful benefits to patients Register
We miss those casual conversations in hallways of the conference, so while we can't replicate it exactly, at
#VCAHSPR21
we are bringing you a fun session with a dynamic group of mentors. If you're registered for the conference, sign up at & have a chat!
Are you enjoying
#CAHSPR23
? Much of the work to plan & deliver on this excellent conference is done in the background. Hosting >600 guests in person as well as ensuring virtual attendees have an optimal experience isn't an easy task though
@sallyc123
& her team make it look easy!
Join
#CAHSPR
&
@CIHR_IRSC
on June 26 as HSPR Talks features our two Article of the Year winners for 2023! Learn about their work, and be part of what promises to be a great discussion! Register at
Aaaaand we are officially LAUNCHED!!! 🎉🎉
Join the movement to fight misinformation and put
#ScienceUpFirst
!
Make sure you follow us & help amplify our expert-vetted posts ⤵️
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Anyone who has been associated with
@CAHSPR
for very long knows what a vital role
@f2f_events
plays in the Association's success. Today marks the 15th anniversary of F2F so we want to acknowledge & thank President
@sallyc123
& team. Congrats on 15 yrs. Looking forward to next 15!
Who is ready for Day 2 of
#VCAHSPR2020
?
@DrJoshuaTepper
,
@ZaynaKhayat
& Vivek Goel kick off the day with what promises to be a great discussion abt the adaptations made, & needing to be made in the aftermath of
#COVID19
. Thank you to
@CIHI_ICIS
for their support of this session
The
#CAHSPR2020
conference theme centres on health equity. Did you know that
@CIHI_ICIS
has resources to help you measure & report on health differences among Canadians?📝Tell them in this brief poll.
#HealthEquity
#HealthData
👉
The Hall Laureate lecture is always a highlight of the CAHSPR conference and this year will be no exception. Join us at
#CAHSPR23
to hear Pat Armstrong deliver her timely lecture exploring interdisciplinary work.