The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging

.hm-related-posts, .nav-links {display:none;} .site-content header.entry-header h3 {display:none;} .hitmag-post .entry-meta, .hitmag-post .entry-meta a, .hitmag-single .entry-meta, .hitmag-single .entry-meta a, .hmb-entry-meta, .hms-meta, .hmb-entry-meta a, .hms-meta a {display:none;} #sexy_author_bio_widget-2 { display: none; } #custom_html-45 { display: none; } #custom_html-44{ display: none; } p.eventsponsors { font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; }   Exploring the power of social prescribing to build connections, improve well-being, and foster belonging The evidence is clear: social isolation and loneliness can be as harmful to our health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. But what can we do about it? Imagine if, after a doctor’s visit, you could receive prescriptions for walking groups, cultural programming, and community meals, in addition to medicine. Social prescribing looks different in each community and for each person, depending on interests, needs, and goals. Across the different models, social prescribing works to build intentional bridges across social, arts and culture, nature, and health systems to foster a more connected community where we can all thrive. Discover more about this people-centred approach to improving health and well-being at The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging. In this virtual talk, you’ll learn about the evidence-based impact of social prescribing and hear how social prescribing is being brought into practice in communities. On the eve of Canada’s Social Prescribing Conference, join our online community on September 25 for an evening that will deepen your understanding of belonging and how we can foster more meaningful connections. Speakers to be announced soon.   Featuring

• Marcia Anderson, Vice-dean Indigenous Health, Social Justice and Anti-racism, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
• Carol Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
• Melanie MacKinnon, Head, Ongomiizwin Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing
• Victoria Marchand, Health Policy Analyst, National Association of Friendship Centres
• Moderated by Danielle Paradis, Online Journalist, APTN News

--> Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. ET REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE Online Event – Free with registration Accessibility Information We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004, ext. 247. Captioning will be available for this event. Presented by In partnership with 2024 National Sponsors The Walrus is proud to recognize Air Canada as our Exclusive Airline Partner We are thrilled to partner with Bullfrog Power as our Green Events sponsor. The Walrus is proud to recognize Indspire as our National Education Sponsor We thank RBC for their continued support of Canada’s emerging creators at The Walrus. The Walrus is grateful for the commitment by Rogers to support fact-based Canadian journalism. The post The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging first appeared on The Walrus.