Roadmap to Care Series
Empowered Healthcare: Navigating Your Care Journey as an Artist
Wednesday, December 4, 1-2 pm ET on Zoom
In this second session of our four-part series, participants will gain an essential overview of Canada’s healthcare system, focusing on how to effectively access the services and resources they need. We’ll cover key tips for navigating healthcare, including understanding patient rights, setting expectations for medical visits, and asking the right questions to ensure clear communication with providers. Participants will also learn about continuity of care and how to take an active role in managing their health across different healthcare settings.
Additionally, we’ll discuss various healthcare options, such as telemedicine and home visit services, that provide flexibility in accessing care. This workshop equips artists with practical strategies and insights to advocate for their health and make informed decisions about their healthcare journey.
Meet the Facilitators
Dr. Shelly-Anne Li is the Director and Scientist of Research & Community Engagement at the Artists’ Health Centre, University Health Network, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. At the Centre, Dr. Li develops and evaluates interventions and programs aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of artists, improving access to healthcare, and translating research into practice through health professional education and community engagement. She is passionate about sharing research and knowledge with arts communities, empowering them to advocate for and champion their own health needs.
Carolyn Franke has been a registered nurse for 38 years and has worked in a variety of settings, including pediatrics, general medicine, oncology and, for the last 16 years, primary care. This experience has provided her with the background to help clients identify their health needs and access services to meet those needs. Whether it’s how to find a family doctor to accessing low-cost food options, emergency funding or housing resources, Carolyn will try to help.
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About the Roadmap to Care Series
The AFC and the Artists’ Health Centre are teaming up to present a four-part series to provide essential information on navigating support services. Each online event will cover a specific care category, including mental health, physical health, disabilities, and other services. The series is designed to empower individuals by helping them understand what to look for, potential pitfalls to avoid, and how to get started in finding the services they need.
Roadmap to Care Series Events:
- Finding a Mental Health Practitioner – September 18, 2024, 1-2 pm ET
- Empowered Healthcare: Navigating Your Care Journey as an Artist – December 4, 2024, 1-2 pm ET
- March 19, 2025, 1-2 pm ET
- April 23, 2025, 1-2 pm ET
These events are for general information on a national level and will not provide one-on-one support to attendees.
Accessibility: closed captions and ASL interpretation. If you require additional accommodations to make this event accessible for you, please get in touch, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Recording: This series will be recorded. The recording will be provided to those who have registered.
About the Artists’ Health Centre
The Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre is part of the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University Health Network. The Centre’s health team offers complementary care to artists of all disciplines and to arts students and educators. The Centre is the only clinic of its kind in Canada that specializes in serving artists. With a mandate that includes research, education and engagement in the arts community, the Centre strives to understand the health needs of artists to provide evidence-based, artist-centered care.
