HEI

The birthplace of evidence-based medicine, where research meets real-world impact. Housed within @MacHealthSci at @McMasterU.

[HEI @HEI_mcmaster]

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. Access our 2024 annual report to learn about where we came from and what we do.

🔗 https://t.co/Vmxmx5gfkF

[Graduate Diploma in Community & Public Health @gdcph_mcmaster]

Curious about GDCPH or other grad programs at @McMasterU?
Come chat with reps from @HEI_mcmaster and @mcmastersgs at the Graduate Studies Fair — happening today at the @musc_mcmaster Student Centre!

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

@CIHR_IRSC The newly launched Evidence Synthesis Network for Canada to Support Pandemic Planning and Response will allow us to continue to provide evidence to inform responses to emerging threats, and areas that require continued planning and responses https://t.co/gZM9uGwfDq

[HEI @HEI_mcmaster]

Research led by Amanda Downey as a Health Research Methodology PhD candidate in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, shows that access to free contraception increases uptake. Learn more. ⬇️ https://t.co/D4XkTwMaaX

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Heart failure drug spironolactone fails to lower cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients.

Michael Walsh, principal investigator, @PHRIresearch scientist and @MacDeptMed associate professor, explains the “much-needed clarity” the study's findings provide.
https://t.co/OGOzqUV5hn

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

He's seen deadly trauma and new lives started: Retiring Niagara EMS chief looks back on a long and rewarding career.

Rick Ferron is now pursuing his PhD at @McMasterU in @HEI_mcmaster.

https://t.co/ml6g3sTwNG

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

#HamOnt study found it's safe for paramedics to treat and discharge patients.

Ryan Strum, lead author & @HEI_mcmaster assistant professor, spoke with @TheSpec about the research, which is the first of four evaluations of the expanded role of paramedics.

https://t.co/2cWr2dBSLM

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Laura Anderson, lead author & @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, joined @cbcradio’s Ontario Today to discuss the findings of her recently published study on the increase of obesity rates during the pandemic, and the possible reasons for it.

Learn more: https://t.co/HzZhkbW43y

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

How has COVID-19 changed obesity prevalence in Canada?

Laura Anderson, @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, spoke with @Medscape about the risk factors for obesity and how they changed during the pandemic.

Learn more: https://t.co/FiQ4GtACYb

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

New research from @HEI_mcmaster shows the prevalence of obesity in Canada increased faster in the four years after the start of the pandemic compared to the previous 11 years, especially in younger adults. @CMAJ

https://t.co/hjeiq5NT1G

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years.

Laura Anderson, senior author and @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, highlights the possible impact of public health restrictions during the pandemic on obesity rates.

https://t.co/QGkTnonbHo

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Canada's obesity rate doubled during pandemic: study.

Laura Anderson, lead author and @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, spoke with @CBCNews about the possible reasons for this increase.

https://t.co/50FcEbhEMG

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Canada’s obesity rate grew faster after COVID-19 pandemic with women and young adults impacted more.

Laura Anderson, lead author and @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, on why any treatments or preventions for obesity cannot be one size fits all.

https://t.co/wxUQedNEKy

[HEI @HEI_mcmaster]

RT @machealthsci: Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says a new study.

Led by Laura Anderson, @HEI_mcmaster associate profess…

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Obesity rates increased after start of COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows.

In @globeandmail, Laura Anderson, senior author and @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, explains why the findings should be a “real call to action” for policymakers.

https://t.co/DfpP2VGfFr

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Cynthia Lokker, associate professor @HEI_mcmaster, has been named the inaugural R. Brian Haynes and Family Chair in Knowledge Translation.

https://t.co/8bpxg9JlXQ

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

At a ceremony held in association with @McMasterU's Faculty of Health Sciences, six outstanding health leaders were inducted into the @CdnMedHallFame.

Among the laureates was Deborah Cook, @MacDeptMed professor.

https://t.co/adx8ZkcWGb

[HEI @HEI_mcmaster]

Congratulations Giulia Muraca, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, on receiving the 2025 SPER Rising Star Award from the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology (SPER). Learn more: https://t.co/lDGspxo0GB @McMasterOBGYN @GiuliaMuraca1

[Canadian Medical Hall Fame @CdnMedHallFame]

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors for your generous support! Your contributions play a vital role in making our #CMHFInd2025 a success, we truly appreciate your partnership.
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[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Paul O’Byrne, @machealthsci dean and vice-president, and Michael Wilson, @McMasterForum scientific director and @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, discuss using evidence to tackle health and social challenges. 🎥👇

https://t.co/6FMN53am2E

[Dr. Giulia Muraca @GiuliaMuraca1]

Honoured to have been awarded the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology Rising Star Award at the #SPER2025 annual meeting. Many thanks to those who nominated me and to the executive committee for organizing an excellent meeting under unprecedented pressures. Big ❤️!