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Exploring Equity, Language, and Representation in Black Health Research
At the 2026 Black Health Research Symposium, Dr. Marie Claire Uwamahoro presented two lightning talks examining important challenges in Black health research and healthcare access. The first presentation shared findings from a scoping review exploring how Black populations are defined and represented in Canadian health research. The review found considerable variation in the terminology used…
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Reflecting on Five Years of Collaboration, Community, and Impact
In June 2026, the Canadian Collaboration for Complex Care (C4) team came together to reflect on five years of collaboration, learning, and growth. The gathering provided an opportunity to welcome new graduate students, celebrate recent milestones, strengthen relationships across the team, and spend time together in person. Through conversation and reflection, team members explored the…
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Defining the Black population in Canadian health research: a scoping review (BMC Public Health, 2026)
Researchers presented findings from a national scoping review examining how Black populations are defined and represented in Canadian health research. The review identified significant inconsistencies in terminology and classification practices, highlighting opportunities to improve clarity, equity, and community engagement in health research involving Black populations. For example, we found inconsistencies in how terminology such as…
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Identifying Interprofessional Differences in Virtual Diabetes Care Delivery
At the 2026 Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) Conference, Dr. Doreen Rabi presented an oral presentation titled Identifying Interprofessional Differences in Virtual Diabetes Care Delivery. The rapid expansion of virtual care in diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic has improved access, education, and patient–provider communication. However, uptake varies across provider roles;…
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Mapping Health and Wellness Supports for Newcomers in Alberta
At the 2026 Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) Conference, James Idowu presented a poster highlighting the first phase of an environmental scan exploring health and wellness supports available to newcomers in Alberta. The project examined organizations and services supporting newcomer health across Calgary, Edmonton, and Brooks. Through a comprehensive web-based search,…
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Navigating the Healthcare System in Alberta, April 2026
On April 14, 2026, C4 collaborated with the Centre for Newcomers and AIMGA to facilitate a health navigation workshop focused on improving healthcare access and understanding for newcomers to Alberta. The workshop addressed common challenges newcomers may face when navigating the healthcare system and connected participants with information, resources, and support networks. Through community-based engagement…
