Dear Members,
We hope you enjoyed a restful summer, and that this new academic year is off to a good start. As for everyone, ours is incredibly busy as we gear up to our Primary Care Learning Cycle in Quebec City in November and coordinate a number of pan-Canadian initiatives.
We have welcomed two new Patient Partners to our Patient Council. Judy Porter is a photographer and graphic designer from Novia Scotia. As a patient, caregiver, and longtime Patient Family Advisor for NS Health, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Jamie Jensen spent thirty-nine years working in administration for a family practice at Sunnybrook Hospital and more recently as a research project coordinator at the CFPC before retiring in Bracebridge, Ontario. She has had a front row seat, both professionally and personally, to the Primary Health Care system. We are thrilled to have them both join our incredibly dedicated and active Patient Council.
We are very sad to announce that Grailing Anthonisen, our Communications Manager, has resigned to pursue graduate studies in library sciences at McGill. Jennifer Lawson, our Primary Care Information Systems Manager, has also moved on to join CIHI, working in Primary Health Care data content standards, code systems and architecture. They will both be sorely missed. We wish them well.
Finally, we wanted to take a moment to share two short video vignettes which were created by one of our TUTOR PHC Fellows last year, Catherine George, in collaboration with Grailing Anthonisen and our Patient Council. They highlight our Network Objectives in an engaging way in both English and French. Please do check them out and share them.
Finally, be sure to forward this newsletter to anyone you think might be interested, or if this has been forwarded to you, please follow this link to sign up for our newsletter and become a member.
Wishing you a wonderful fall season,
—The CPCRN Team
Network News
The CPCRN has launched two awards as part of its mandate and to recognize two people for mentorship and partner engagement excellence. These will be given out at our Primary Care Learning Cycle in November 2024 in Quebec City.
Patient Council Spotlight
Congratulations Brenda Andreas
Brenda’s blogpost on relational equity and the concept of community of belonging is on the home page of the NACIC24 Conference website.
CPCRN Learning Series
Meeting the Needs of Unattached Patients
October 1, 2024 (12-1 pm ET)
This upcoming Learning Series will bring together researchers and policymakers to explore the current context for unattached patients and what we know about their experiences and primary care needs. Register here
Care Integration and Complex Needs
October 22, 2024 (12-1 pm ET)
This upcoming Learning Series will explore examples of Care Integration, with a special focus on those with complex needs. Register here
Save the Dates – Webinars
HSPR Talk: Statistics Canada’s Health Data and How to Make it Work for You
October 2, 2024 (12-1 pm ET)
In this session, you will learn about the breadth of the data housed at Statistics Canada, the various ways through which you can access these data, and the services available to customize and link data for your research needs. Register here
HSPR Talk: Re-Examining Canada’s Universal Healthcare
November 12, 2024 (12-1 pm ET)
Canada has long held its universal health care system as a point of pride. The principles of Canada’s universal health care system are enshrined in the 1984 Canada Health Act (CHA). Now that almost 40 years have passed since the establishment of the CHA, we propose to (re)examine the system’s redistributive and equitable nature. Register here
Save the Dates – Conference
Canadian Symposium on Long Covid
October 3-4, 2024 (Virtual and In-person in Edmonton)
This symposium will bring together people with lived experience of Long COVID, policymakers, clinicians, trainees, researchers and others to discuss the latest innovations and scientific developments in Long COVID care and research. Click here to learn more
The North American Integrated Care Conference
October 15-17, 2024 (Calgary)
With the overarching theme Creating Health with Integrated Care, the conference will bring together leaders, researchers, clinicians, managers, community representatives, patients and caregivers from around the world who are engaged in the design and delivery of integrated health and care. Click here to learn more
The Pan-Canadian Conference on Health Information
October 21-22, 2024 (Vancouver)
The 2024 Pan-Canadian Conference on Health Information will unite experts in healthcare, technology, and data. Attendees from across Canada will gain insights from inspiring keynotes, explore the future of the profession in breakout sessions, and connect with industry leaders at the vendor marketplace. Click here to learn more
Putting Patients First
November 14, 2024 (Vancouver)
The conference advances learning communities to improve health and health research ecosystems. Leaders in the health and health research communities, from patients to policy makers, are welcome. Click here to learn more
Research Project Spotlight
Lessons learned about engagement from the Patient Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS) OECD project
Developed by the PaRIS Research Project team, this infographic highlights lessons learned throughout recruitment and provider and patient engagement.
Building Capacity Spotlight
Practice Facilitation Program for Primary Care
The Health innovation Group is partnering with the eHealth Centre of Excellence to deliver the Practice Facilitation Program. Practice facilitation is an approach to supporting improvement in primary care practices that focuses on building organizational capacity for continuous improvement.
Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada) Pragmatic Trials Training Program
This program brings a unique opportunity for researchers and clinicians to learn about clinical trial design and implementation online. The 2-year pan-Canadian program offers weekly open-access modules covering the key components of clinical trials.
This program is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), coordinated by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, and is an initiative by Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada). View the Program Overview Infographic here.
TUTOR-PHC 2025-2026 Applications are now open!
TUTOR-PHC is a one-year, pan-Canadian interdisciplinary research capacity building program that has been training primary health care researchers and decision-makers from family medicine, nursing, psychology, epidemiology, social work, occupational therapy, education, policy and many other disciplines since 2003.
TUTOR-PHC is currently recruiting for the 2025-2026 cohort of trainees and accepting applications now.
SPOR Events and Opportunities
CRIC Presents: Patient’s Den
October 8, 2024 (5:30 – 8:45 pm ADT)
The Patients’ Den is a free event led by CRIC. This innovative event is styled in the spirit of the popular television series SharkTank and Dragons’ Den. At the Patients’ Den event, a group of patient partners acts as investors and evaluates research proposals and grant awards during a public evening session. Proposals undergo screening for basic eligibility, scientific merit, and feasibility by a panel comprising methodology experts and patient advisors. There are four prizes up for grabs, two $5,000 prizes for early career researchers and two $2,500 prizes for trainees! Click here to register
BRIC NS Primary Care Research Day
BRIC NS’s Primary Care Research Day is designed to foster discussion and collaboration in primary care research. This year’s theme is Connecting Primary Care. Join them October 9 in Halifax, NS. Click here to learn more
Maritime Health Research Summit
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit’s Maritime Health Research Summit will bring healthcare leaders and health researchers together. The theme is Moving the Dial on Learning Health Systems. Join them October 24 in Darthmouth, NS. Click here to participate
Recommended Reading
Canada Research Chair in Implementing Integrated Care for People with Complex Needs – Issue #1
The September 2024 Newsletter is now available. Read the newsletter here.
NACRS Emergency Department Visits and Lengths of Stay
The data collected by CIHI’s National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) provides valuable insights into emergency department (ED) visits and lengths of stay reported by participating provinces and territories in Canada. Access data here.
Other Opportunities
Recognizing the Signs of Diabetes in Children at School
The primary aim of this study is to raise awareness among healthcare professionals who may see children presenting with signs of diabetes to take immediate action and prevent delays in medical treatment. To learn more view infographic here.
Western University: Research Chair Position in Family Medicine
The Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, is inviting applications for the Dr. Ian McWhinney Chair in Family Medicine. Applications still being accepted. Click here to learn more.
CATIE: Health Educator Job Posting
The Health Educator develops and delivers education and capacity building initiatives for frontline service providers who work with communities and individuals affected by HIV or hepatitis C. This position facilitates these activities primarily, but not exclusively, for service providers working with and for Indigenous communities at the national, provincial/territorial, and local service provider levels. To learn more and apply, visit the website here.
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