October 2019, ICHR co-presented with the Centre for Public Health in Greenland at Nunamed 2019 and the Arctic Circle 2019. Abstract and results follow below. Introduction: Health care in The Arctic faces considerable challenges in the delivery of services. Despite per capita expenditures that are among the highest in the world, health outcomes continue to […]
We work with community groups, governments, and health authorities to build capacity and support community engagement through research. Our research projects and programs promote health equity, address climate change and environmental and mental health impacts, and honour Indigenous health needs and values.
See moreThe NWT SPOR network is funded through a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) with matching funds from the University of Alberta. In order to be a member of the pan-Canadian Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations Network, the NWT SPOR network is required to fulfill criteria set by the CIHR Strategy for Patient-Oriented […]
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See moreICHR hosts Research Rounds on a variety of northern health topics. Providing an opportunity for speakers and attendees to share and collaborate on health research, programming and approaches in the north, these forums feature a casual, short presentation followed by a roundtable group discussion/Q&A, or networking time at the end. We welcome talks on any topic […]
To support our goals of developing educational opportunities for northerners and creating a new group of health researchers based in the north, ICHR works with national and international partners to promote education, training and exchanges.
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