Webinar: Going Upstream: Toward an Ontario Chronic Disease Strategy, Starting with Diabetes

Join us for a high-impact virtual panel discussion on Going Upstream: Toward an Ontario Chronic Disease Strategy, starting with diabetes, a new vision paper released by Life Sciences Ontario in partnership with Diabetes Canada and Health Charities Coalition of Canada.

This paper outlines a feasible, evidence-informed path for Ontario to better prevent, diagnose, and manage chronic diseases—starting with diabetes, which currently affects 1.7 million Ontarians and is expected to rise to 2.3 million by 2034. The report presents actionable policy recommendations aimed at shifting Ontario’s approach from reactive care to upstream prevention.

Our expert panel will discuss what a province-wide strategy could look like and why leadership is urgently needed to turn vision into action.

Featured Panelists:

• Jason Field, CEO & President, Life Sciences Ontario (Moderator)
• Dr. R. Sacha Bhatia, Executive Vice President, Primary and Community-Based Care, Ontario Health
• Connie Côté, CEO, Health Charities Coalition of Canada
• Kimberley Hanson, CEO, HealthPartners
• Glenn Thibeault, Executive Director, Government Affairs & Policy, Diabetes Canada

Event Details:

📅 Thursday May 29, 2025
🕒 12:00-1:00PM
💻 Free Virtual Event
🔗Register here: https://lifesciencesontario.member365.ca/public/event/details/57a5ac9189542edd02ccad745a3e3c7b1047d3d0/1