Brooks Community Supports for Cancer Diagnosis: Focus Group

People belong to many types of communities, including family, friends & neighbours, culture & spiritual connections, and the resources and services nearby. People's communities can plan an important role in their health. In Alberta, access to healthcare varies across communities.

GOAL: CSCN is inviting people aged 18 years and older within newcomer communities across Alberta to understand factors that affect the access of newcomers to cancer diagnosis resources. The conversations will be in-person or virtually, one-to-one, or group settings, dependent on participant preference. Participation is completely voluntary and their decision to participate or not will not affect current or future services.

You are invited to participate in this research study, if:

1. You have been in Canada for less than 7 years

2. You or a loved one/ friend has had a cancer diagnosis in Alberta.

If you choose to participate you will be asked to share your thoughts and experiences of health care and within your community in general.

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

If you wish to learn more about the project, please click here or contact:

Adebola Odebode, Research Associate, Cancer Strategic Clinical Network

780-246-6202 Adebola.odebode@albertahealthservices.ca

Angela Torry, Senior Consultant, Cancer Strategic Clinical Network

587-774-7675 Angela.torry@albertahealthservices.ca

If you have any questions with regards to registration, please email:

community.engagement@ahs.ca

Thank you,

AHS Community Engagement

The collection of your personal information by Alberta Health Services is legally authorized by section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta). Your information will only be used and disclosed as necessary for managing your participation in this event which may include follow up correspondence and evaluation. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information as provided at registration, please contact AHS Community Engagement by emailing community.engagement@ahs.ca or calling 587-229-3790 or 780-203-6300.