Think Tank - October 25th, 2024

Improving Social Determinants of Health by Developing Relationships with Nature in the City
Anneke Smit, PhD
Faculty of Law, University of Windsor
Catherine Febria, PhD
The Healthy Headwaters Lab
Clint Jacobs
Indigenous Knowledge Table

The University of Windsor's National Urban Park Hub (UW-NUPH) provides expert advice to
Parks Canada on the creation of the National Urban Park Program and proposed National Urban Park in Windsor. UW-NUPH's initial research suggets residents access nature in our community for their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. We encourage healthcare practitioners, researchers and institutional leaders to join us in conversation on how Parks Canada and municipalities can better protect, expand and manage green spaces that support mental, physical and spiritual well-being in our community.

Desired attendees: Individuals from the following organizations: Canadian Mental Health Association, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor Hospice, WECHU, and WECHC.

Exploring Opportunities for the Development and Integration of Survivorship Care for Cancer Patients
Laura D'Alimonte, PhD
Regional Director, Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Program

Join us for a collaborative session focused on improving survivorship care for cancer patients. As survival rates continue to rise, there is a growing need to address long-term care and quality of life after treatment. Participants from oncology departments, mental health services, rehabilitation specialists, and community health organizations, including Windsor Regional Hospital, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, and the Canadian Cancer Society, are encouraged to join us in shaping the future of post-treatment care by contributing valuable insights toward developing comprehensive survivorship care programs.

If you have any questions/ideas for our Think Tanks, or would like to present at a future think tanks, please contact us at wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca.To learn more about these events, please visit our Think Tank webpage!