Presentation from the 2026 Quorum Conference exploring two programs led by lay health professionals that could be implemented in-province to support gender-affirming surgery patients: a prehab program and a community health worker cohort able to provide non-medical post-operative support. Grounded in evidence from other surgical contexts, these approaches offer an actionable, community-driven path forward to enhance surgical outcomes for transgender patients within the constraints of our current system.

Aging in place supports are a top priority for seniors and health system administrators alike. A continuum of care is a planning tool that maps out the spectrum of services for a particular need, enabling better patient navigation and service planning. This research piloted its use for aging in place services by developing a model and applying it to services that support food security for seniors aging at home in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Briefing note and slide deck on the emerging need for a governmental response to extreme heat events in Newfoundland and Labrador. Includes an overview of local demographic and contextual factors that increase the health consequences of extreme heat, as well as a sample heat action plan based on best practices from other jurisdictions.