@gitawahi

pediatrician @mch_childrens • associate professor @MacUPediatrics

 Hamilton, Ontario
experts.mcmaster.ca/display/wahig
Joined February 2014
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@KidneyCal presents novel and exciting results on long-term cardiovascular outcomes of pediatric HTN using @ICESOntario data. Hypertensive cohort had twice the risk of CV outcomes in young adulthood compared to propensity matched children without HTN 1/4 @PASMeeting #PAS2024
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We express gratitude for the invaluable contributions of our esteemed leaders at @MacUPediatrics @OffordCentre @CanChild_Ca and Members of Parliament @mikelakemp @lisahepfner, whose dedication is shaping the landscape of child health research✨ #MCHRD2024 #ChildHealth #Research
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It was tough to try to judge the child health research projects @MacUPediatrics today – all the students have brilliant ideas and are passionate about improving the health of young people. Winner is @McMasterU and the whole of our society. #MCHRD2024
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Today is #MCHRD2024! 🎉 See you in CIBC Hall for 130+ innovative child health research presentations, a keynote address from @MikeLake, & collaboration with MP @LisaHepfner, awards & more. Let's explore new horizons in pediatric healthcare together! 🚀 #Research #Pediatrics
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We are proud to be an ACT/AEC Trial Network! @Sanj_Mahant @peterjgill @gitawahi thank you for leading this work!
Accelerating Clinical Trials Canada@ACTAEC25 Mar 2024
We are excited to announce recipients of RFA4, the recent open competition to fund new or existing clinical trial networks to support Canadian researchers. 1 in mental health and 6 in other identified areas of need for a total of $900,000. New networks: act-aec.ca/call-for-proposal…
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🌟 Breaking News🌟 @McMasterU alum and Hamilton Mountain's very own Member of Parliament @lisahepfner will join #MCHRD2024 as a Special Research Judge 🎓 We're thrilled to have her support in advancing #ChildHealthResearch. Don't miss out! Register now. All are welcome.
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#HappeningNow: Live from the SCORE! End-of-Phase I Meeting, where we are sharing key milestones and updates about the project! #hamont #healthyactiveliving
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Celebrating child health research at the #HHSgala tonight! @gitawahi @JeffPernica @ExMedDr @MacUPediatrics @HHS_staff @mch_childrens
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“In my research leadership capacity, I share the goal of bringing increased collaboration to Hamilton's child health research community," says Dr. Gita Wahi (@gitawahi) who’s featured in this month’s @OntHospitalAssn #Research Spotlight. ⬇️ oha.com/news/a-passion-for-r…
Ontario Hospital Association@OntHospitalAssn26 Feb 2024
Research underway at Ont. hospitals helps keep people healthy. Dr. Gita Wahi is a @HamHealthSci pediatrician & researcher whose research focuses on health promotion & health equity, including the unmet social needs of children & families: oha.com/news/a-passion-for-r… #hospitalresearch
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🔬Hey, @machealthsci learners, don't forget to register for the Feb. 15 #MCHRD prep workshop: "How to Create a Research Poster" led by research expert, Elizabeth Gunn (@ElizabethABGunn). ⬇️ fhspeds.mcmaster.ca/pedsCapO… #MCHRD2024 #ChildHealth
McMaster Child Health Research@McMasterCHR24 Jan 2024
We're offering 2 #MCHRD2024 workshops for learners and staff, designed to elevate research impact and help prep for MCHRD: 📅 Feb 1 - How to Write an Abstract with Dr. Joyce Obeid 📅 Feb 15 - How to Create a Research Poster with Elizabeth Gunn Register⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaste…
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Are you an academic, community partner, or patient-family with an interest in #ChildHealth research? If so, join us on March 27th @McMasterU’s CIBC Hall for #MCHRD2024. Register now!⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaste…
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@CanadaPirn latest study on deimplementing continuous pulse ox in bronchiolitis hospital care @JHospMedicine @SickKidsNews @DrJFriedman @peterjgill @gitawahi @CIHR_IRSC @CIHR_IHDCYH doi.org/10.1002/jhm.13236
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Drs @gitawahi & @DrSoniaAnand1 are leading research to optimize the health of Newcomer families to 🇨🇦 with active living strategies to prevent chronic disease, support mental health & success in school. See the @CBCTheNational story ➡️ rb.gy/o0o42

Program aims to improve newcomer kids’ health

A pilot program in Hamilton is working to help children be healthy ...

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.@DrSoniaAnand1, professor @MacDeptMed, and @gitawahi, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, discuss what may be contributing to the health problems being seen in newcomer children. ow.ly/8H8350PPgso

Newcomer kids to Canada face chronic health risks. Here's how these researchers hope to help | CBC...

In recent years, emerging research has found that newcomer children in Canada are developing chronic adult health conditions because of their circumstances. Researchers at McMaster University are...

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The SCORE! Photovoice Exhibition 🖼️ is on display @MacMuseum RIGHT NOW 🥳! Drop by to check out the exhibit from Aug 29th to Sept 8th. #HamOnt #photography
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The SCORE! Photovoice exhibition, "A Landscape of Colours, a Lifetime of Memories," will be on display at the McMaster Museum of Art from August 29th to September 8th. Learn more about the SCORE! Research program and study here: okanagan.mcmaster.ca/initiat… okanagan.mcmaster.ca
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 @MacUPediatrics research teams have been awarded $2.1M in new @CIHR_IRSC funding to support our groundbreaking work! 🚀 New studies will explore the effect of Cannabis use during pregnancy; as well as new treatments to help teens managing obesity. 1/2 🧵
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Registration now open! On Nov 2-3, join us in Calgary for our 5th Annual Meeting and learn how we can work together on advancing health equity through research in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Register here: cvent.me/7b7vRL
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Ok people. Listen up 🔊🔊 Don’t miss our @MacUPediatrics Anti-racism coalition sponsored Grand Rounds tomorrow 👇🏾. Some of my favourite people: Dr. Malick, @javeedsukhera & @TabassumWyne presenting on Islamophobia in healthcare. @sarah_khan_123 will be moderating. #ARAO #EDI ✊🏾
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Join us for this important discussion about 'Islamophobia In Healthcare' at tomorrow's @MacUPediatrics Grand Rounds @ 8am (EDT). If you'd like to attend, send us a DM or reach out via [email protected]. #EDI #ARAO
Natasha Johnson (she/her)@JohnsonTasha84831 May 2023
Ok people. Listen up 🔊🔊 Don’t miss our @MacUPediatrics Anti-racism coalition sponsored Grand Rounds tomorrow 👇🏾. Some of my favourite people: Dr. Malick, @javeedsukhera & @TabassumWyne presenting on Islamophobia in healthcare. @sarah_khan_123 will be moderating. #ARAO #EDI ✊🏾
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