After months of social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are facing what some are calling a “loneliness pandemic.” Social isolation is increasingly being recognized as a public health issue in Canada. 

This webinar discussion will feature Lisa Richmond from Cardus, Sonia Hsiung from Alliance for Healthier Communities and Dr. Trevor Hancock in a discussion about the state of loneliness and social isolation in Canada while also exploring innovative models for fostering community connection such as social prescribing and nature prescribing. 

Date: February 17, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Lisa Richmond, Sonia Hsiung, and Dr. Trevor Hancock 

Moderator: Sylvia Cheuy

Registration link here: https://events.tamarackcommunity.ca/social-prescribing