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The Accessing Centre for Expertise (ACE) is a one-stop service for accessing health services, systems and policy research expertise from academic faculty.

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What is happening to small companies who pivoted to making PPE? Will Canada be on a better footing for accessing these critical supplies when we face our next emergency? Below, ACE’s Rebecca Hancock-Howard reflects on her research with @CSA_Group on pandemic product ecosystems:

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Many small companies that pivoted to make PPE have returned to business as usual https://t.co/jYtMBU76gE

[IHPME @ihpmeuoft]

Check out this research by @RHancockHoward & colleagues @UofT_dlsph on our pandemic response products ecosystem, which highlights the critical need to support 🇨🇦 manufacturers to ensure this system is sustainable and self-sufficient.

[ACE-Accessing Centre for Expertise @ACExpertise_ca]

Are you a current or former chiropractic patient? ACE wants to hear from you! DM us to find out how you can participate in our study on chiropractic care or visit https://t.co/CtLrH1Mutk

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This work was advised by an expert panel spanning industry, government & academia. A 2nd report on the feasibility of the recommendations is currently under development (8/end).

[ACE-Accessing Centre for Expertise @ACExpertise_ca]

What is needed to create a self-sufficient and sustainable pandemic response products ecosystem in Canada? ACE’s @RHancockHoward recently published a report on this topic with @CSAGroup @NGEN @NRC. See the image below for the TL:DR version followed by a🧵(1/8):

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There is also an opportunity to develop better products. There’s an urgent need for more effective masks for the public, & masks that are more comfortable & recyclable. Stakeholders urged for greater collaboration between medical, standards, & manufacturing communities (7/8).

[University of Toronto @UofT]

Why do we need #WomeninScience? Leading #UofTWomeninSTEM have a special message to inspire the next generation of scientists on International Day of Women & Girls in Science.

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Join ACE’s Rebecca Hancock-Howard in a panel discussion on building back better, hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Health Systems on Feb. 10. Registration details below:

[U of T Public Health @UofT_dlsph]

Congratulations to Profs. Patricia O'Campo, @JanetSmylie, Kamran Khan at @ihpmeuoft, Alumnae @epdevilla and Prof. Barbara Yaffe for making @torontolife's Influentials of 2020 list. https://t.co/XoL5Ij7HeM

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There are many gaps and needs in adolescent health in Canada. Working with @TD_Canada & @CCHFoundations we talked to stakeholders and reviewed key studies to identify six priorities. The full report is linked below:

[ACE-Accessing Centre for Expertise @ACExpertise_ca]

@AndreaCBarrack @UofT_dlsph @SteiniBrown It was our pleasure to work with you, your team and partners on this important initiative.

[ACE-Accessing Centre for Expertise @ACExpertise_ca]

ACE was delighted to work with @TD_Canada & @CCHFoundations on identifying health priorities for Canadian adolescents - a phase of development that is a key window of opportunity to create healthy life trajectories.

[TD (Canada) @TD_Canada]

We're proud to support @cchfoundations with $15 million CAD over the next decade to help improve health outcomes. Together, we’re investing in adolescent health to help open doors for youth across Canada. Learn more here: https://t.co/0Wl0SZjxy6
#TDReadyCommitment

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Today, ACE’s Lucas Dufour will moderate IHPME’s Health Care Management Seminar featuring the work of @SaraJeanSinger. This seminar will occur monthly, and has a fantastic line up of speakers. Please contact Lucas for more details:

[IHPME @ihpmeuoft]

Health Care Management seminar series: Nov. 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. featuring @SaraJeanSinger of Stanford University. Dr. Singer will discuss current & future challenges of health care leaders based on her research.
Contact [email protected] to register

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ACE’s @RHancockHoward and @UofT_dlsph's @varranda discuss pandemic-related worksite restrictions critical for health and safety — and for business – with the Journal of Commerce @JOC_Canada

[IHPME @ihpmeuoft]

IHPME's @RHancockHoward says that in the future, occupational health & safety regulations may need to include new directives to prevent the spread of diseases like #COVID19.
Read more: https://t.co/rauHO4RO3Y