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Google now lets you choose trusted websites so they’re easier to find in AI-powered search results. If you rely on the Forum for evidence-based information on pressing health and social issues, consider adding us as one of your preferred sources ow.ly/APEw50ZVyva
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Last month, the Global Strategy Lab’s Steven Hoffman and the Forum’s Director convened a roundtable to take stock of the shifting international landscape and discuss opportunities for advancing Canada’s role in global health. Read more in our newsletter ow.ly/mlkO50ZVysS
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At OSSU Research Day 2026, @lavisjn facilitated a panel discussion that provided an opportunity for a panel and audience assessment of the key issues facing learning health systems in the province. Read more in our latest newsletter ow.ly/4FLJ50ZVyqB
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This evidence map visualizes the existing evidence on health and social interventions to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the health impacts of wildfires and related smoke events ow.ly/PHhE50ZPNR7
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We recently led the development of a ‘living evidence map’ to better visualize the existing evidence on health and social interventions to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the health impacts of wildfires and related smoke events ow.ly/nU4k50ZPNPm
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Mapping the evidence on health and social interventions to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the health impacts of wildfires ow.ly/B2um50ZPNJx
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VR-based interventions, particularly immersive with psycho-cognitive approaches, show potential in reducing pain catastrophizing ow.ly/NiVv50ZPNBe
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EDI initiatives developed with community partners helped health-sciences institutions respond more closely to community priorities and support more culturally responsive care youtube.com/watch?v=093V0mTa…

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At the organizational level, EDI initiatives were associated with improvements in the recruitment, retention and advancement of faculty and learners from equity-deserving groups youtube.com/watch?v=093V0mTa…

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Equity work is not weakened by evidence gaps. It’s strengthened when institutions recognize and acknowledge these gaps, honestly measure them, and keep moving forward youtu.be/093V0mTaP40?si=T5q4…

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Inclusiveness of social participation for health reform: findings from a realist review ow.ly/JrcV50Zk6ku
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Saroo Sharda (Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Sciences) recently joined Forum researchers Ahmednur Ali, Shraddha Mishra, Aunima Bhuiya to film a video highlighting the key findings from our evidence synthesis youtube.com/watch?v=093V0mTa…

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Lessons shared in this review offer transferable guidance for evidence synthesis teams preparing for future health emergencies and for standards bodies considering how existing guidance accommodates emergency and living synthesis conditions ow.ly/XYBT50Zk6hQ
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We will be combining the July and August issues of our newsletter, with a merged issue being sent out at the end of August
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The effectiveness of influenza vaccines can vary from season to season. Monitoring vaccine performance is crucial for understanding and improving vaccination benefits. See the latest evidence in our updated living evidence synthesis ow.ly/5TTl50Zrvfz
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Community care navigation for people at risk of unplanned hospital presentations is likely to reduce hospital admission rates within 12 months (365 days) and increase outpatient appointments within one month (30 days) compared to usual care ow.ly/AXRY50Zk6fZ
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What does the evidence say about the impact of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in academic faculties of health sciences? Watch our video highlighting the key findings from our evidence synthesis youtube.com/watch?v=093V0mTa…

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While efforts have enhanced inclusiveness of social participation in health systems decision-making, challenges of meaningful engagement and exclusion remain. Read this journal article to learn more ow.ly/HIWz50Zk6lb
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From Rapid Reviews to Rapid Living Evidence Synthesis: Lessons From COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Reviews for Canadian Public Health Decision-Making ow.ly/b9Qb50Zk6h0
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How can we help health and social systems learn and improve rapidly and contribute to a society-wide transformation? Read more in our living evidence synthesis ow.ly/NFVp50Z7M3z
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