Emergency, Prehospital and Primary Care Symposium
29 August 2025
Health and social services professionals, don’t miss the chance to explore an innovative approach at the workshop “Scaling Up the V1SAGES Approach,” led by Catherine Hudon, Chairholder, and Marie-Claude Fortin, Head of the V1SAGES Program and the Chronic Disease Expertise Centre at the CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal.
📅 When: September 11, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Centre des congrès de Québec
🎯 Part of the Emergency, Prehospital and Primary Care Symposium
Key topics of the workshop:
• The link between frequent emergency department visits and complex health needs
• The V1SAGES approach, based on case management and pivot intervention
• The multidimensional value of this approach, which supports care both upstream and downstream to help prevent the revolving-door phenomenon
• The key steps in scaling up V1SAGES, particularly at CIUSSS-EMTL
📰 New Publication – Scoping Review on the Roles of Pharmacists
19 August 2025
Rania Ouarou, Benoit Cossette, Marie-Eve Perron, and Catherine Hudon have recently published a scoping review in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, focusing on the role of pharmacists in interventions aimed at reducing excessive polypharmacy. The study highlights the importance of pharmacists within a collaborative approach involving patients and interprofessional healthcare teams.
📖 Read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40751854/
New video from CPCRN: Case Management and Facilitation for Integrated Primary Care
31 July 2025
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Andréanne Bernier, TUTOR-PHC scholar (2024–2025), for creating two video capsules – available in both French and English – showcasing the vital role of patient partners in the PriCARE project.
These videos feature Ghislaine Rouly, Judy Porter, Jackie Hanson, and Marie-Dominique Poirier, who generously and authentically share their experiences and research engagement. Their contributions beautifully illustrate the richness of collaboration between patient partners and researchers in co-creating knowledge and innovative health solutions.
A sincere thank you to all who contributed to this remarkable collective initiative
Watch the English-language video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEN9nosXYIc
📰 New Publication – The Power of Words
18 July 2025
Catherine Hudon and Donna Rubenstein have published an article in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care exploring the impact of language in healthcare.
They show how terms like “frequent user” can reinforce stigma, while more inclusive language — such as “person with complex needs” — supports a more human, ethical, and compassionate approach to care.
The V1SAGES approach is bearing fruit at the CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’île-de-Montréal!
26 June 2025
The V1SAGES approach, developed by Catherine Hudon and Maud-Christine Chouinard of the Chair, has received strong support from Jean-François Fortin Verreault, CEO of the CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal.
You can learn more about the impact of the V1SAGES approach on 51 patients at the CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal by clicking here.
Participation in the International Conference on Integrated Care
23 May 2025
From May 14 to 16, Catherine Hudon and Marie-Ève Dupont represented our Chair at the International Conference on Integrated Care, held in Lisbon, Portugal.
Catherine Hudon presented:
- Adressing the Complexity of Biopsychosocial Needs to Improve Equity: Validation of PORTRAIT-10
- External Facilitation When Implementing Complex Interventions for Integrated Care: A Realist Synthesis
Marie-Ève Dupont presented her doctoral project:
- Developing Shared Values and Vision: An Ethical Analysis to Guide Public Policies on Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment
Congratulations to them for their contribution to advancing knowledge in integrated care!
