Engaging Community Voices: Making Progress Towards Health Equity through Research in Northwestern Toronto

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Please join us for 2 sessions of stimulating talks & interactive activities aimed at engaging the local Northwestern Toronto community in research to advance health equity.

Session 1

  • Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
  • York Woods Library Theatre

Session 2

  • Fri, May 23, 2025
  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
  • Humber River Health, Paul B. Helliewell Foundation Auditorium, Level 3
Promotional flyer for a two-part event titled "Engaging Community Voices: Making Progress Towards Health Equity through Research in Northwestern Toronto." The flyer invites participants to join two sessions of talks and interactive activities aimed at engaging the local community in health equity research.

Session 1:

When: Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 PM

Where: York Woods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON

Who: Community members and anyone interested in health equity research

What: Keynote lectures and an opportunity to learn about local research projects during a networking reception

Includes QR code to register for Session 1

Session 2:

When: Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1:00–5:00 PM

Where: Humber River Health, Wilson Site, Paul B. Helliwell Auditorium (Level 3), 1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, ON

Who: Healthcare professionals, researchers, and community members

What: Presentations on local research initiatives and breakout sessions to establish local research priorities

Includes QR code to register for Session 2

The flyer also notes that food and beverages will be provided, and parking is available at both venues. Contact email: nakbar@hrh.ca. Logos from CIHR, Humber River Health, and North Western Toronto OHT appear at the bottom, along with a welcoming note from Dr. Nadine Akbar and Fatah Awil on behalf of the planning committee. Background image shows a group of people participating in a roundtable discussion.

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