Pathways to better care: Expanding access and easing pressure on emergency departments
Our most pressing challenges in healthcare require focused, constructive discussions. Sharing openly and listening to diverse perspectives and experiences. At Healthcare Excellence Canada, we’ve developed the Spotlight Series to do just that.
In this section :
June 4, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (ET)
Discover how improving access to primary and community care can reduce pressures on emergency visits. We’ll examine strategies through various pathways, including primary care improvements, integrating care and workforce considerations, while working with and for patients.
The webinar will cover the impact of these approaches on emergency department visits, identify ways to enhance access to primary and community care, and share real-world examples and actionable insights.
Speakers
- Angela J. Sereda (she/her), ACP/CP, Senior Operations Manager, Mobile Integrated Health Program, Medavie Health Services West
- Erin Ballah (she/her), Director, Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Eastern Urban Zone, NL Health Services
- Ron Beleno (he/him), Lived Experience Family Caregiver Advocate
Host
- Colleen Ferris (she/her), Director, Innovations & Strategic Development
Resources
- Ready to take action? Learn more about HEC’s upcoming offerings to improve care.
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for health and social organizations as well as primary and community care providers interested in expanding access to care and easing pressure on emergency departments.
