Some of the best and most-inspiring stories in Northern health care will be shared with an audience at Sudbury's Science North this week.
The story-telling session is the second annual Northern MedTalks event, which takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. You can register for your free online ticket here.
"Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the free speaker event returns with ten presentations by Northern Ontario health care providers who will share engaging stories about human health. Each ten-minute talk is co-produced by health care providers and Master’s students of the Science Communication program led by Laurentian University and Science North," said a news release.
Tickets for the live in-person event in the Vale Cavern are sold out. Science North is presenting alternative viewing options.
"Science North is streaming the event live on the big screen in the IMAX® Theatre. The livestream will also be available on Eastlink Community TV beginning at 7 pm and accessible online through Science North’s website. Tickets for the livestream event at Science North can be reserved by visiting sciencenorth.ca/medtalks or on-site at Science North," said the news release.
Julie Moskalyk, science director of Science North, said she was pleased to provide a platform for the health care providers to share their experiences.
“The collaboration between the Science Communication program and health care professionals is exceptional and benefits everyone involved. People attending the event in-person, online, or watching on television can expect fast-paced and engaging presentations,” added Moskalyk.
This year’s lineup of health care providers includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, paramedics, neurosurgeons and more. Guests attending the in-person event can also participate in a social hour in the science centre following the presentations. Northern MedTalks 2022 is hosted by Science North and is sponsored by Laurentian University Master of Science Communication program, Health Sciences North, and Eastlink Community TV.
