Dr. Danielle Martin in Vancouver this week
HSA members are encouraged to take advantage of 3 opportunities to hear Dr. Danielle Martin speak in Vancouver this week.
Dr. Martin helped launch Canadian Doctors for Medicare, and last spring defended Canada's health care system before a US Senate Committee. She holds several medical and academic positions, and is an in-demand speaker on the future of health care in Canada.
You can hear Dr. Martin speak at the following free events:
As a keynote speaker at the BC Federation of Labour Convention
Thursday November 27, from 2:00 – 2:30 pm
East Exhibit Hall, Vancouver Convention Centre
999 Canada Place
A visitor’s badge from the convention office in East Ballroom “B” is required to enter the convention hall.
Three Big Ideas to Transform Health Care
Dr. Martin will outline three big ideas that can help deliver on the promise of Medicare, and are worthy of its iconic status.
Thursday November 27, at 6:00 pm
SFU Segal Graduate School of Business
500 Granville Street, Room 1200
More information and registration here.
The Ivory Tower on Main Street Evidence and Advocacy at the Crossroads
Dr. Martin will provide an analysis of the intersection between research and advocacy, and apply some lessons to the current public debate about national Pharmacare.
Friday November 28, from 12:30–1:30 pm
Diamond Health Care Centre
Room 1020 LT, 2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver General Hospital
More information here.