The BC SUPPORT Unit, part of Michael Smith Health Research BC, is hosting the annual Putting Patients First conference.
The conference advances learning communities to improve health and health research ecosystems.
Leaders in the health and health research communities, from patients to policy makers, are welcome to attend.
Join us on November 14, 2024 in Vancouver, BC.
There is no cost to attend.
We are accepting submissions for the 2024 conference.
Keynote speaker: Robert Reid
Hazel McCallion Research Chair in Learning Health Systems, Institute for Better Health
Senior Vice President, Science, Trillium Health Partners
Dr. Robert Reid is a global expert and thought leader in population health, learning health systems and primary care.
He is best known for his work in developing and evaluating a patient-centred medical home at Group Health Cooperative, now Kaiser Permanente. Robert is currently providing expertise in the redesign of Ontario’s health-care system through the Ontario Health Teams initiative.
With the Institute for Better Health, Robert focuses on generating new ways to engage, design, deliver and finance health care. He also creates partnerships with patients, caregivers and communities to improve population health.
What are learning communities?
Learning communities are groups of people with shared interests and goals, multiple perspectives, experiences, and expertise that meaningfully collaborate to solve health and health system problems.
Are there opportunities to present or share my work?
Yes, we are accepting submissions for the conference. Submissions must focus on the process of engaging people with lived and living experience and partners. Deadline: August 11, 2024.
FAQ
I cannot attend in-person but want to watch the livestream. Do I need to fill out the registration form?
Registration is only required for those attending in-person. Some of the conference sessions will be livestreamed. If you only want to watch the livestream, you do not need to register. The livestream link will be made publicly available. More details to follow.
Where will the conference take place?
Putting Patients First will be hosted in-person in Vancouver, BC, at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.
Some of the conference sessions will be livestreamed. More information on virtual sessions will be available in the coming weeks.
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yvrdt-vancouver-marriott-pinnacle-downtown-hotel/overview/
Who can attend?
Leaders in the health and health research ecosystems, from patients to policy makers, are welcome. This includes health-care providers, health system decision-makers, patients, people with lived experience of health issues and the health care system, health researchers, and students and trainees.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Photography, audio or video recording will take place in all designated conference spaces.
If you do not wish to be included, please notify staff at the registration desk. A modified name tag and/or lanyard will be provided to those people who do not want to be recorded. Specific seating will also be provided in the main presentation room for people who do not want to be recorded. Read the full AV notice.
Some conference sessions will be recorded and made available following the event.
Will masks and hand sanitizers be provided at the event?
We are encouraging all attendees and staff to wear masks to protect themselves and others. Masks and hand sanitizers will be available at the check-in desk.
Is this a fragrance-free event?
Yes. Please refrain from wearing cologne, perfume or other scented products.
I have a question. Who do I contact?
Please email your questions to: ppf@healthresearchbc.ca.
Where can I learn about previous years of PPF?