Interdisciplinary Research
Health After 2020: Knowledge Exchange and Learning Series - Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations
April 2, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
1:00PM to 3:30PM
Join us for a three-part interactive online series addressing the theme: Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations.
Attend all three sessions (recommended) or select individual ones based on your availability.
Why Attend?
Palliative care enhances quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses and their families—not just at end-of-life, but throughout their healthcare journey. Early and equitable access is essential for supporting patients and caregivers.
This interactive series explores the connections between healthcare systems and community organizations, fostering collaboration across the continuum of care. It aims to share knowledge, advance research uptake, and drive meaningful change in improving access for underserved populations.
Session Topics:
April 2 – Lived experiences of accessing palliative & end-of-life care
April 9 – Current opportunities & connections to improve equitable access
April 16 – Future opportunities for better access
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in improving care for underserved populations facing life-limiting illnesses, including healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and community advocates.
Hosted By:
BC Centre for Palliative Care | BC Palliative Care Research Collaborative
Supported by UBC Health through the Health After 2020 program.
About Health After 2020
This session is part of UBC Health’s Health After 2020 program, fostering interdisciplinary research that improves health systems. The initiative responds to the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, deepening our understanding of health determinants and experiences.