ZONE NEWS

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellness

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Online events, webinars, courses and conferences:

  • Sept. 24, 12:00 – 1:30pm MT: Everyone is welcome to attend a special presentation, Intergenerational Healing Journey, either in-person at the Foothills Medical Centre or virtually. Elder Darryl Brass will share his reflections on intergenerational impacts of residential schools and intergenerational healing, as well as Truth and Reconciliation in present day healthcare. More details and registration here

  • Sept. 27 & 28:  The Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s 2025 Educational Conference and AGM takes place in Toronto, with the theme Women Physicians Empowering for Change. Plenary themes include diversity & inclusion, sexual & reproductive rights, and support & mentorship. 

  • Oct. 24 – 26: The 2025 Black Physicians of Canada Conference takes place in Toronto, with the theme of Stronger Together. Abstracts are accepted until Sept. 15 and conference registration is now open.

Articles and Resources:

  • The Journal of the American Medical Association has launched JAMA+ Women’s Health as a curated source of clinical information to help clinicians advance health care for women worldwide.

  • Funding applications are now open for Heritage Canada’s Anti-Hate Call that funds initiatives to address and prevent hate in Canada to empower communities to prevent and address hate by fostering inclusion, resilience, and unity through community-led, intersectional projects that will contribute to reducing social isolation and fragmentation, and reinforce collective identity, building a more inclusive, socially cohesive and united Canada. Deadline to submit is Oct. 22.

  • Nominations are now open for the Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Awards in recognition of outstanding contributions in three categories: service, education, and research. Nominations of alumni who have diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged. Submission deadline: Oct. 10.

    Recordings of recent webinars, podcasts and presentations:

  • The Health Professionalism Education, Research and Resources podcast has a recent episode on the Integration of Antiracism and Equity into the Medical School Curriculum - Challenges and Recommendations.

  • The Alliance against Violence & Adversity (AVA) has many videos on its YouTube channel that promote health and wellness of girls, women, and gender-diverse people at risk/affected by violence and adversity over the life-cycle.

  • A presentation on AI in Health, Ethical, Legal, Privacy, and Equity Challenges, hosted by the Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN) on is now available to view.

     

Physician Wellness

Resources available to support you in your wellness:

Well Doc Alberta
Well Doc Alberta is an initiative aimed at advancing a collaborative, co-operative, pan-provincial approach to physician wellness. Their work, focused on education and prevention, is supported by the science of physician wellness and driven by need. Well Doc works with physicians at the grassroots level and with leadership to grow capacity, empower change, shift culture, and achieve their vision of “Shaping the future of physician wellness, together.”

Alberta Medical Association Physician & Family Support Program
The AMA's Physician and Family Support Program provides confidential support and help with personal health issues and enhances the quality of patient care and public safety by promoting health and well-being for the medical profession that cares for all Albertans. More resources are posted on the AMA website link above.

Their phone line is available for you at any time:
1.877.SOS.4MDS (767.4637)
International: 403.930.0529 (you may call collect)
CONFIDENTIAL 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year

Canadian Medical Association Physician Wellness Hub
This Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners and leaders to create change in the culture of medicine.

Community Collect YYC
Community Connect YYC is a collaborative of Calgary-based agencies committed to helping community members quickly and easily access mental health and other social support services.

Vital Signs

Vital Signs began in 1996 as a black-and-white stapled newsletter. It evolved over the years, eventually becoming a sleek and modern digital magazine until it was discontinued in 2020. To learn more about the history of Vital Signs and those who helped create it over the years, take a look at the final issue.

Archives
Click on links below to view each year's issues in pdf format.