The Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit is dedicated to the integration of research into care, so that patients receive the right care at the right time.
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🗨️ In 2026, AbSPORU will shift our social media presence from X to other platforms.
Please follow us on our other accounts to stay engaged with AbSPORU and patient-oriented research in Alberta and beyond:
LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/absporulinkedin
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to AbSPORU's progress and success in 2025. We look forward to continued partnership and forging new paths forward for community-driven research in 2026 and beyond.
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First 2026 AbSPORU Patient Engagement Journal Club of the year dives into tailoring cardiovascular rehab resources with women who have lived experience. Featuring insights from Dr. Gabriela Melo Ghisi and Patient Partner Gayl McKinley. Register here: shorturl.at/oVNC5
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Still time to register for this fascinating topic! shorturl.at/CK3TK
Wrapping up the year with a powerful topic: meaningful engagement of lived & family experience in mental health + substance use research. Real voices, real experience, real impact. Register here: shorturl.at/CK3TK
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🌈 Have you taken part in genetics research?
If you identify as a person of colour, we’d love to hear your story!
Join us for a 30–60 minute Zoom or phone chat to help us improve equity & diversity in genetics research.
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Wrapping up the year with a powerful topic: meaningful engagement of lived & family experience in mental health + substance use research. Real voices, real experience, real impact. Register here: shorturl.at/CK3TK
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Parents of kids aged 5–17:
Do you have a baby tooth that just fell out?
We’re studying links between mental and dental health.
Please share the tooth + complete a 20-min survey
Interested? Email JoinPed@dal.ca
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We’re looking for:
🔹 Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the last 5 years (currently in treatment or post-treatment)
🔹 Caregivers
🔹 Healthcare professionals.
You’ll be asked about experiences, knowledge, and challenges: shorturl.at/0kTou
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Hannah Brooks & Allison Soprovich will lead a discussion on imposter participants in qualitative research—especially online. Enjoy tea, coffee, and cookies while connecting with fellow U of A qualitative researchers. Everyone is welcome! RRSP: tinyurl.com/mupbp7y9
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True patient engagement means more than a checkbox.
Join us as we explore how the Alberta Cancer Diagnosis Initiative is recruiting diverse voices to shape health system improvement. Reg here: bit.ly/3Xa6hMy
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Last Call ☎️ for applications to the @UCalgary One Child Every Child Clinical Transformative Excellence Awards!
Application Deadline is November 3, 2025! Learn more: research.ucalgary.ca/one-chi…
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Another great event happening next week: the i4 Conference by @AHS_media. Join them to celebrate 10 Years of Innovation in Healthcare at Canada's most forward-thinking healthcare event.
Register to attend virtually: albertahealthservices.ca/new…
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🎃Make an inviting and inclusive Halloween 🦇 experience for all your trick-or-treaters 🍬 with these tips 🕯️ from Accessibility Standards Canada: linkedin.com/posts/accstanda…
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Last call! 🚨 YSPO's 2025 Health Summit is coming up on November 4, 2025 and there's still time to register.
Theme: Collaborating in a Good Way
Register now! eventbrite.com/e/yspor-healt…
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Tomorrow, join us for the 2nd session in our Canadian Patient Safety Week webinar series.
Improving Patient Safety: A Global Perspective features Ross Baker, Peter Lachman, Ulfat Shaikh and Kris Vanhaecht, sharing evidence and insights on safer care.
hqbc.ca/4nq6ea8
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Big things are happening in health research 🚀
The SHARE Summit is Monday, Nov 10 — showcasing how NL research is improving lives across the province.
Don’t miss the latest from NL SUPPORT + Quality of Care NL.
👉 Register FREE (virtual): qualityofcarenl.ca/events-tr…
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Still lots of time to register! Don't miss out on this important topic! Register here: ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
Join us to discuss: "Family-centered service through the eyes of insiders" – healthcare providers who are also parents share their unique perspective.
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👥 Open to all interested in patient engagement in research! #PatientOrientedResearch
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Join us to discuss: "Family-centered service through the eyes of insiders" – healthcare providers who are also parents share their unique perspective.
🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
👥 Open to all interested in patient engagement in research! #PatientOrientedResearch
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Deadline to apply for @HE_ES_Canada Enhancing Integrated Care is October 31! tinyurl.com/HEC-EIC-2025
Open to those working to improve team-based care in primary and community care settings like clinics, hospitals, home care, community care, rehabilitation or palliative care.
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🗣 Want to grow as a leader in school, work, or advocacy? Join this free, youth-led session on Oct 20 with members of the National Youth Advocacy Council! Learn real-world skills & ask your Qs.
🕒 3:30 PT / 6:30 ET
🔗 Register: ow.ly/jyMo50X7V8w
ALT CHILD-BRIGHT NETWORK - Youth advocates putting skills into practice. Monday October 20, 2025 3:30-4:30 PM PT | 6:30-7:30 PM ET
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