REFUGEE HEALTH, BLACK HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SYMPOSIUM

Refuge Newcomer Health in partnership with Compass Health, Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre and health and social service agencies, is pleased to invite you to a symposium on: Refugee Health, Black Health and Social Services: “Advancing Health Equity for Communities Made Marginalized” on May 10, 2024 from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.

This symposium is underscored by the growing population of both refugee and Black populations in the Hamilton region. In recent years, Hamilton has seen a significant increase in its refugee population, with individuals fleeing conflict, persecution, and humanitarian crises seeking safety and refuge within the city.

The symposium will serve as a timely opportunity to convene stakeholders, providers, decision makers, and the general community to raise awareness about issues facing these populations. Our main aim is to develop strategies to address the evolving healthcare and social services needs of Hamilton's growing refugee and Black populations. In addition, the symposium will include an opportunity to hear the experiences of clients impacted by these issues.

Your participation at this event would be invaluable. Please save the date and follow us on Instagram @refugehamilton for more updates including registration information. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to support in any way. We look forward to welcoming you!

REGISTRATION DETAILS

All attendees are required to choose from one of four sessions in the morning and one of four sessions in the afternoon.

Sessions are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Please select your first choice for both morning and afternoon options.

Optional: Please select and an alternate choice for both morning and afternoon options.

Sessions run concurrently from 11:10am - 12noon and from 1:00pm - 1:50pm. Please see list of sessions below.

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Morning Sessions will run from 11:10am until 12noon and are listed below (MSI-MSIV)

Morning I - Doing the work: practical tips for fostering anti-racist healthcare environments for Black patients and Black healthcare providers

Review the context of Anti-Black racism in healthcare settings and work towards addressing the inequities caused by Anti-Black racism through practical actions.

Morning II - Best practices for caring for refugees

Experts in refugee health care will share best practices for caring for new refugees. This session will also be an opportunity for providers to discuss challenges they face in addressing the needs of new refugees

Morning III - Promoting health equity for Refugee and Black populations through policy change and advocacy

This session will examine policies, practices, and advocacy efforts addressing health disparities and advancing equity for Refugee and Black populations.

Morning IV - Mental health: when resilience isn’t enough

This session will highlight the unique mental health needs of refugee and Black populations, including trauma-informed care and culturally effective interventions

Afternoon sessions will run from 1:00pm - 1:50pm and are listed below (ASI - ASIV)

Afternoon I - Community-based approaches to social service provision - opportunities for collaboration and community empowerment

Led by social services agencies, this session will be an opportunity to highlight and share opportunities for collaboration amongst organizations, individuals, and sectors.

Afternoon II - The client experience: barriers faced in accessing social services and healthcare in Hamilton

This session will be an opportunity for clients to share their experiences and challenges while navigating the social services and/or healthcare system in Hamilton, and discuss strategies to improve their experience.

Afternoon III - Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Researchers and providers from McMaster University will share their learnings on triple negative breast cancer, including how it disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic women and how to enhance screening and early detection in these populations.

Afternoon IV - Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers and providers from McMaster Children’s Hospital Hemoglobinopathy team will share their research on Sickle Cell Disease, including the ways in which it impacts Black communities; and how to improve diagnosis and management of patients living with Sickle Cell Disease.

Host or Publisher Refuge Newcomer Health