An alarm has been set off in our era and it rings to the beat of austerity. Popularized by the British Conservative Party Leader David Cameron in 2009, the “Age of Austerity” stakes its claims in the current inability to provide the services and cares demanded for adequate health. What exactly then, does this state of scarcity mean for the state of health and health care in North America?

On March 27th and March 28th, the Health Studies Students’ Union is proud to present the HSSU Annual Health Symposium featuring presentations from students who have been conducting independent research and an opportunity to engage in public discussions regarding their projects of interest.

In engaging the University of Toronto Community with real-world, health related issues, the HSSU presents a panelist discussion with three experts from different fields to discuss the clinical impacts of health and health care as we live in what is considered the Age of “Austerity”. Speakers will offer their opinions and then an opportunity for the audience to engage in discussions will follow.

Student Speakers will be on March 27th.

Our Panelist Discussion with be on March 28th with the following speakers:

Dr. Kwame McKenzie – psychiatrist and researcher whose work at CAMH focuses on racialization and mental health

Dr. Susan Woolhouse – physician and advocate who has won awards for her work in community health

Economist Sheila Block – director of economic analysis at the Wellesley Institute.

The itinerary is as follows:

March 27th:

2pm – 5pm UC 67 (basement of University College) Student Research Presentations (Luncheon)

March 28th:

4pm – 6pm: UC140 (University College, East End) – Panelist Discussion
6 pm – 8:30pm: UC 240 (University College, Second Floor, East End) – HSSU Journal Launch Reception (Drinks and refreshments will be served)

This event is FREE and open to all members and affiliates of the University of Toronto community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email healthstudies@gmail.com or send a message to the Health Studies Page.

We hope to see you there!