Why Health Equity Matters: Bringing Awareness

Why Health Equity Matters: Bringing Awareness to Health Equity (hybrid) Join us for an crucial discussion on the importance of equity in our healthcare system. This session will feature speakers from London Health Sciences Centre’s Indigenous Health and Black Health and the Director EDIB at St. Joseph’s Health Care. A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Sukhi Bains from the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will follow.

This session will explore the disparities in health outcomes among equity-denied communities and share strategies for promoting inclusivity and accessibility within hospital settings. The speakers will discuss initiatives and efforts underway at LHSC to improve health equity. Through their insights and experiences, you will gain a deeper understanding of the critical role hospitals play in advancing health equity systemically so that all individuals receive the experiences and outcomes they deserve.