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SUMMARY:Foundations: Patient Partners Engaging in Cardiovascular Research
DESCRIPTION:TRANSFORM HF and The Heart Hub want to build and sustain a vibrant community of local People With Lived Experience (PWLE) who are “research-ready!” \nThis free workshop series was co-developed by PWLE with the goal of training and empowering patients\, caregivers\, and family members. The two-session series is intended for heart function patients living in the Greater Toronto Area and does require in-person participation. \n12 PWLE applicants will be admitted into the course based upon application selection criteria and with consideration to equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. A mix of theoretical content\, experiential learning\, and case studies will introduce foundational lessons and skills. Material will be delivered by researchers\, health systems experts\, and seasoned PWLE partners. The second and final session will involve collaborating with UHN Investigators on real-world projects\, with the potential to be invited on as a PWLE partner. \nBy the end of the course\, graduates will be able to: \n\nIdentify as a community of knowledgeable PWLE of heart disease ready to co-create with researchers.\nDescribe the role of the patient partners in health research\, assess its challenges and opportunities and evaluate own strengths and needs as a patient partner.\nAccess and utilize patient-oriented research resources for patient partners to be meaningfully engaged at every stage of the research journey\nSummarize Canada’s research environment\, research funding\, peer review\, research terminology and frameworks for patient engagement.\n\nCourse participants\, UHN Investigators\, and existing PWLE partners will be invited to a lunch reception directly following the culminating workshop to celebrate the amazing contributions of our patient and caregiver partners! \nKey Dates: \n\n\nSession 1: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026; 12:00-1:30PM EST; virtual\nSession 2: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026; 9:00AM-1:00PM; in-person\n\n \n\nDue to the hands-on nature of this workshop\, space is limited. Participants will be selected based upon their responses to an application form\, with a focus on ensuring a diversity of representation\, experience\, and perspectives. Applications close Sunday\, March 1\, 2026. \nTravel and expenses related to the second in-person workshop session will be covered for all attendees. \n\n\n\nApply Now!
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/foundations-patient-partners-engaging-in-cardiovascular-research-2/
LOCATION:Toronto General Hospital
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SUMMARY:Writing the Heart 6-Week Workshop Series\, Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research invites any Canadian living with heart failure or heart disease\, as well as heart transplant recipients\, to join our virtual expressive writing workshops. \nBeing diagnosed with heart failure or disease can make you feel as if your world has turned upside down. Powerful emotions come with the diagnosis: fear\, anger\, sadness\, loss—often difficult to express. Writing has been shown to have emotional and physiological benefits to those dealing with life-threatening or chronic conditions\, hardship\, or trauma. \nFacilitated by Sharon Bray\, Ed.D.\, author\, educator and heart failure patient\, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is hosting a series of virtual workshops where you can learn why\, and how\, writing can be healing\, whether you write alone or with others. \n“As patients\, I think we learn a lot from each other\,” Sharon says. “The workshops build an extraordinary community through story. People realize they’re not alone.” \nWriting the Heart: 6-Week Workshop Series (Virtual) \nEach 90-minute session of this four-part series facilitated by Sharon Bray Ed.D. will be conducted in an atmosphere of safety and support with the same participants each week. Sharon will guide the group with specific writing prompts\, with time allocated for writing and reflection\, as well as sharing of your writing. \nGroup participants will be encouraged to practice deep active listening and offer supportive feedback on the writing shared. This Expressive Writing series is led by an experienced facilitator and allows participants to write in a supportive environment of a community of people with lived experience of heart disease. \nNote: Limited to 15 participants and we ask that you commit to attending all sessions. \n6-week series on Thursdays from January 29th to March 5th 2026\, from 11:30 – 1:00pm EST \nFor more information\, please contact samantha.engbers@uhn.ca. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/writing-the-heart-6-week-workshop-series-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Foundations: Patient Partners Engaging in Cardiovascular Research
DESCRIPTION:TRANSFORM HF and The Heart Hub want to build and sustain a vibrant community of local People With Lived Experience (PWLE) who are “research-ready!” This free workshop series was co-developed by PWLE with the goal of training and empowering patients\, caregivers\, and family members. The three-session series is intended for heart function patients living in the Greater Toronto Area and does require in-person participation.\n\n12 PWLE applicants will be admitted into the course based upon application selection criteria and with consideration to equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. A mix of theoretical content\, experiential learning\, and case studies will introduce foundational lessons and skills. Material will be delivered by researchers\, health systems experts\, and seasoned PWLE partners. The third and final workshop will involve collaborating with UHN Investigators on real-world projects\, with the potential to be invited on as a PWLE partner.\n\nBy the end of the course\, graduates will be able to:\n\n\nIdentify as a community of knowledgeable people with lived experience of heart disease ready to co-create with researchers.\nDescribe the role of the patient partners in health research\, assess its challenges and opportunities and evaluate own strengths and needs as a patient partner.\nAccess and utilize patient-oriented research resources for patient partners to be meaningfully engaged at every stage of the research journey\nSummarize Canada’s research environment\, research funding\, peer review\, research terminology and frameworks for patient engagement.\n\nCourse participants\, UHN Investigators\, and existing PWLE partners will be invited to a lunch reception directly following the culminating workshop to celebrate the amazing contributions of our patient and caregiver partners! \n\n\nKey Dates:\n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, January 29\, 12-1pm; virtual\nSession 2: Wednesday\, February 12\, 12-1pm; virtual\nSession 3: Tuesday\, February 25\, 9am-1pm; in-person\n\n\n\nDue to the hands-on nature of this workshop\, space is limited. Participants will be selected based upon their responses to this application form\, with a focus on ensuring a diversity of representation\, experience\, and perspectives. You may be placed on a wait-list. Travel and expenses related to the third workshop session will be covered for all attendees.\n\nPlease complete this application form by January 5\, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by January 17\, 2025.
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/foundations-patient-partners-engaging-in-cardiovascular-research/
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SUMMARY:Heart Hub Webinar: Introduction to Patient Engagement in Research
DESCRIPTION:Always wondered what happens on a research project behind-the-scenes? Wanted to be part of a team interpreting all those results? Join the Heart Hub as we introduce the role of people with lived experience (PWLE) as partners in health research. \nIn this session we will outline frameworks for engagement\, provide examples of patient partners in action and share helpful resources and strategies to get involved. \nAnne Simard\, TRANSFORM HF’s Director of Strategy and Translation\, will co-present with PWLE partners Rene Adams\, Heather Cartwright\, and Todd Murray\, who will also share their personal experiences with engaging in research. \nThe webinar will conclude with a panel Q&A and information on how to participate in future trainings and research opportunities. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/heart-hub-webinar-introduction-to-patient-engagement-in-research/
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