Event Details
Tuesday
October 29th
2024
1 PM to 4 PM
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
paskwāw Round room
Saskatoon, SK
About the Virtual Care Research Expo
Over the past four years, SHRF, alongside our partners, has invested $2,657,582 through the Solutions Program to fund 29 innovative projects advancing virtual care in Saskatchewan. Our commitment to supporting practical solutions for Saskatchewan's health challenges has led us to focus on moving these evidence-based solutions toward adoption and sustainable implementation.
With the support of our Board and Innovation Saskatchewan, SHRF is excited to undertake a pilot program designed to help research teams progress towards sustainable implementation of promising solutions. These solutions have been tested in real-world environments and have shown significant promise.
Five projects will present their work at the Virtual Care Research Expo as a part of the pilot program.
The Projects
Implementing Virtual Pre-Surgery Assessments Across Saskatchewan
Led by Jonathon Gamble, Jennifer O’Brien and Michael Prystajecky
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Health Authority
Regulating the use of Virtual Reality in Education and Practice: Actionable Insights for Healthcare Professional Regulators and Policymakers
Led by Shauna Davies and Ramona Kyabaggu
University of Regina
Culturally Safer Caregiver Support Groups for Caregivers of Indigenous Peoples Living with Dementia in Saskatchewan
Led by Megan O'Connell, Presented by August Kortzman and Shoshana Green
University of Saskatchewan
Virtual Interventions and Community Connections for Indigenous Youth (VICCIY) Initiative
Led by Lindsey Boechler
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
A Virtual Health Hub and The Future of Healthcare Delivery
Led by Ivar Mendez, Stacey Lovo and Scott Adams
University of Saskatchewan
Agenda
The SHRF Virtual Care Research Expo is more than just a showcase—it's an opportunity for collaboration and connection. The event will bring together stakeholders across the implementation spectrum, from researchers and healthcare providers to policymakers and industry leaders.
12:30 pm
Arrival and Light Refreshments
1:00 pm
Welcoming Remarks
1:15 pm
Project Presentations
2:15
Partner Announcement and Closing Remarks
2:30
Trade Show and Networking
4:30
Departure
The Venue
Getting There
4 Penner Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7
Parking is available and paid for by SHRF.
You are not required to pay the meter or submit your license plate, just park and go.
The paskwāw Round room is located past the welcome desk, signs will be posted.
While You Are There
Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a National Historic Site located in the City of Saskatoon and RM of Corman Park.
The Wanuskewin grounds and interpretive centre are open 9:30 am to 5 pm. Doors open for the Virtual Care Research Expo starting at 12:30 pm, but parking is covered for the entire day.
We encourage attendees to take advantage and explore the park.
Light refreshments will be available throughout the Virtual Care Research Expo, catered by Wanuskewin, but the on-site restaurant which celebrates local, fresh ingredients is also open 11 am to 4 pm, at attendees own expense.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Virtual Care has become an essential aspect of health in Saskatchewan, especially following the pandemic. But research needs collaboration and partnerships to move real-world solutions into practice for these benefits to be realized.
Thank you to the following organizations for supporting our event as a step toward realizing real-world solutions that make a difference.
Supporting research that enhances
the health of Saskatchewan people
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Be a Part of the Future of Virtual Care
Don’t miss this opportunity on October 29th to join the conversation shaping the future of healthcare in Saskatchewan. Whether you are a researcher, healthcare professional, policy maker, or industry leader, your involvement can help drive these projects to successful real-world implementation.
Please fill out the registration form below to register for the SHRF Virtual Care Research Expo. A separate registration form must be submitted for each person attending from your team.