Health Topics

​

Inter-professional Connectedness

 

This topic explores the importance of establishing a professional digital identity. Distinction is made between personal and professional presence on social media, and proper use of a social media as a representative of a health profession.

 

Federal and Provincial Health Systems in Canada

 

An overview of federal and provincial health systems and the role they play to allocate health spending, set legislation, and determine policies.

​

Health of Canadians - Understanding Health and Determinants of Health

​

Discussion about the contemporary definition of "health" compared to current definitions and concepts and a further look into what determines and influences one’s current and future state of health and corresponding health inequities.

​​

Multilevel Approaches to Understanding Health - Beyond the Individual

 

Analyzing multiple levels of influence on health and how health is impacted and interrelated by these levels.

​

Chronic Disease Prevention & Management

​

A look at chronic disease prevention strategies and management programs in Canada.

​

Vulnerable Populations

​

The impact of determinants of health on different levels have varying impacts on groups in society which can lead to vulnerable populations.

​

Future Directions

​

Moving forward with positive change and advancement in health care.