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October 30 – 31, 2024<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

8:45AM – 5:00PM<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sheraton Wall Center, Vancouver British Columbia<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Metropolis Social Determinants of Health (MSDH)<\/mark> conference will be hosted in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall center hotel along with the Metropolis Identities Summit. MSDH will run in parallel with the Metropolis Identities summit where delegates from either event may attend sessions from both events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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7th Metropolis Identities Summit<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Renewing Canada – Migration, Intersections and Evolving Identities<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This edition of the Metropolis Identities Summit will focus upon the particular ways in which our society is evolving and what this implies for addressing the needs of the population across varying and intersecting gender, ethnic, racialized, religious, linguistic and other groups. How do we reduce social and economic disadvantage, maximize access to health care and education and promote citizen engagement? How best can we diminish tension between communities, foster dialogue and strengthen intergroup relations? How do we respond to misinformation and disinformation about diversity and migration? The Summit will invite reflection on good practices in combating discrimination, racism and prejudice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2nd MSDH conference <\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Emerging Practices to Address Health Access and Promote Health Awareness<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite universal health care in Canada, there are important disparities in access to health care as well as in the quality of care extended to vulnerable groups. Multiple and varied social and demographic factors account for such disparities, and it is crucial to identify and document their underlying causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a decline in public trust in the health care system. The pandemic also gave rise to widespread concerns over the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Uneven degrees of health awareness and general health literacy are another significant cause of disparities in health outcomes. There is an urgent need to strengthen the population’s capacity to secure, comprehend, and act upon sound health information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference aims to examine the demographic, social, economic, political and behavioral factors that impact access to quality health care and health literacy. Understanding the factors that influence health outcomes among immigrants in Canada is a key focus area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional information, contact James Ondrick at james.ondrick@acs-aec.ca.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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If you have any questions please contact james.ondrick@acs-aec.ca or shania.bramble@acs-aec.ca <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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