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Community Conversations: Finding and Using Health Research

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February 27, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free

This is a free public event for patients, public, and family and friend caregivers to learn about and use health research to inform your health choices.

The event includes a light dinner, informative presentations and a talk show-style conversation.

You will be treated to an interactive presentation on interpreting health research by Dr. Mark Battersby, philosopher, author and expert on critical thinking. Then, medical librarian Brooke Scott will share useful tips and tricks on finding reliable sources with her talk, “Dr. Google.”

The evening will be capped with a talk show-style conversation with three guests: a patient, a clinician and an academic. The conversation will explore challenges, opportunities and tips for finding and using health research with lots of time for audience questions.

Check-in and food starts at 6:00 p.m. Presentations start at 6:30 p.m. Please click here to RSVP for this free event for catering purposes.

Details

Venue

Simon Fraser University Surrey Campus, Room 2740
13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 0A3 Canada
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Organizer

BC SUPPORT Unit Fraser Centre
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From Our Community

Terri McKinlay

Patient Partner, Penticton

Terri McKinlay

The Patient Voices Network has provided Rylee and me the ability to channel our experience into positive change for others. Our voice in decision making, planning and partnerships for mental health care is having a profound impact on our healing process.