Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
Join the PAO’s Advocacy Insights Webinar series to stay informed on key issues, hear from leading experts, and get actionable tools to drive real change in your community.
Voices for Kids: How Pediatricians Can Use Media and Social Media to Influence Change, with Dr. Ripudaman Singh Minhas
October 7 @ 7:30pm
Pediatricians and child health advocates have powerful voices — but how can we use them effectively beyond the clinic? In this practical and engaging session, Dr. Ripudaman Minhas will explore how physicians can leverage traditional media, social media, and public storytelling to advocate for children and youth. Participants will learn strategies for giving effective media interviews, creating impactful social media content, writing compelling op-eds and public commentary, and communicating evidence-based messages in today’s rapidly evolving information landscape. Whether you are new to advocacy or looking to expand your reach, this webinar will provide actionable tools to help amplify your voice and advance child and youth health in your community and beyond.
What Can Pediatricians Do About Food Insecurity in Their Office? with Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel
November 4 @ 7:30pm
Food insecurity is a significant and growing health concern for children and families—but what can pediatricians do within their own clinical practice to help?
In this practical and engaging session, Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel will explore how pediatricians can identify, address, and respond to food insecurity in the clinical setting. Participants will learn strategies for screening and initiating conversations with families, integrating resource navigation into office workflows, collaborating with community partners, and advocating for systemic change. The session will also highlight approaches to delivering care that is trauma-informed, family-centred, and responsive to the social determinants of health. This webinar will provide actionable tools to help you support families experiencing food insecurity.