Health-Care Symposium
Addressing Diversity
and Equitable Care
Virtual Event • Saturday, November 23 • 12:00-4:00 PM ET
On November 23, 2024, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) hosted the virtual CPS Health-Care Symposium: Addressing Diversity and Equitable Care. This half-day event focused on addressing the unique needs of diverse patient populations and provided health-care professionals with the latest tools, knowledge and critical CPS content updates to make their practice more inclusive.
Session recordings
In case you missed the event, or want to revisit the conversations, recordings of the sessions are available.
Learning Objectives
This event supported health-care professionals with knowledge, skills and resources needed to provide compassionate and equitable care to all patients, regardless of their background and identity. More specifically, it:
- Provided health-care professionals with the latest clinical updates and evidence-based practices for dermatological considerations among people of colour for sensitive and effective patient care.
- Discussed the unique health challenges affecting trans patients, to foster a more inclusive healthcare environment where health-care professionals are equipped to address the specific needs of transgender and non-binary individuals.
- Shared insights and strategies for managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) among gender diverse populations, to understand nuances and challenges faced by these groups in accessing healthcare.
This live event was accredited for 3 CEUs under CCCEP file #8002-2024-3911-C-P.
Programs and Speakers
The CPS Health-Care Symposium featured 3 engaging clinical sessions regarding dermatological considerations in skins of colour, caring for gender diverse patients in clinical practice and inclusive UTI care. The program was designed to provide health-care professionals with knowledge, skills and resources needed to provide compassionate and equitable care to all patients, regardless of their background and identity.
