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Saturday February 28th - 1230pm to 500pm

Sunday March 1st - 830am to 500pm

Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University

TAKING CARE: Ensuring Equitable Health for the Future
Hosted by Quadrangle NL, in partnership with OPED

Health is more than access to medicine—it is shaped by social, cultural, and environmental forces that determine how we live, work, and thrive. TAKING CARE is a forward-looking conference that brings together thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and community voices to explore how equity must be placed at the center of health systems, policies, and innovations.

Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops, participants will examine pressing issues such as:

Addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access and outcomes
Building resilient, inclusive systems for future generations
Integrating technology and innovation with ethics and equity in mind
Fostering cross-sector collaboration for healthier communities
Fostering equitable and sustainable access to gender affirming care (GAC)

The conference is not only about identifying challenges but also about co-creating actionable solutions. By bridging perspectives across disciplines, TAKING CARE aims to inspire new ways of thinking and practical strategies to ensure that health—today and tomorrow—is a right enjoyed equitably by all.