December 1, 2021
Transforming health systems requires collaboration between researchers, clinicians, administrators, practitioners, and policymakers. To showcase the breadth of inspiring researchers and practitioners at the Institute of Health Policy, Management… Read more about Trainees launch interdisciplinary learning and dialogue series
November 24, 2021
By Alisa Kim Pain is one of the most common reasons people in North America seek health care. Prescription opioids can reduce pain and improve function, but use… Read more about New prescription opioid use not linked to higher risk of car crashes compared to other painkillers: study
October 26, 2021
By Alisa Kim Growing up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Dr. Rebekah Neckoway witnessed barriers to health care delivery and access. Neckoway also sees this issue as a rural family physician… Read more about ‘It reminds me of the responsibility I have to my community in the future’: Opportunity Scholarship recipients committed to addressing health care disparities
October 12, 2021
By Alisa Kim A 2018 study by the Lancet Global Health Commission on High Quality Health Systems reports 5.7 million people die in low- and middle-income countries every year from substandard health care. Even more staggering: in many countries, a… Read more about Global quality of care course puts students in policymaker’s shoes
September 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed major weaknesses in Canada’s ability to respond to public health crises. From failing to maintain a stockpile of personal protective equipment to confusing messages from public health leaders, essential lessons have been learned from our brush… Read more about Holistic and adaptive leadership: A conceptual framework for leading during a public health crisis
September 22, 2021
By Alisa Kim During the pandemic rapidly rising case counts have been cause for alarm, but confirmed cases often represent a fraction of the total number of people… Read more about Tracking COVID’s unfurling: trainee-built dashboard shows clearer picture of global infections
September 14, 2021
By Alisa Kim Genomic sequencing, which looks at some or all of a person’s genetic code, can show the cause of a health problem and who else in the family… Read more about Dr. Yvonne Bombard and Dr. Robin Hayeems awarded $2 million from CIHR to build digital tool to enhance and scale up genetic testing services
September 7, 2021
By Alisa Kim This August, in addition to blowing out candles on a cake, Shawn Kimel celebrated his birthday by supporting others through a gift. He and his partner, Kate… Read more about Inspired to give: Kimel-Schatzky scholarships invest in tomorrow’s health system leaders
August 30, 2021
By Alisa Kim Can health care be delivered more thoughtfully, with doctors afforded the time to engage problems deeply and nurture relationships with patients instead of scrambling to… Read more about Unhurried medicine: graduate applies ‘big picture’ lens to enhance the experiences of patients and providers
August 11, 2021
By Alisa Kim Dr. Fiona Miller, a Professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, says the best way to study how to make the health system more sustainable is through a “deeply interdisciplinary” approach. Miller was awarded… Read more about Erasing silos: Dr. Fiona Miller to lead multidisciplinary research network to advance the science of climate-positive care