EQuIS Research



Gun Violence and Injury Prevention Advocacy



The Surgeon's Perspective



When: August 13



We were very pleased with the reception of our second EQuIS paired speaker event with guest speakers Dr. Peter Masiakos and Dr. Natalie Yanchar, made possible through the generous support provided by the MacNeill family and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.​



Peter Masiakos, MD



Pediatric Surgeon
Director of Pediatric Trauma Service
Massachusetts General Hospital



Dr. Peter T. Masiakos is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Visiting Surgeon at MGH, where he has a clinical interest in pediatric trauma care and has become a vocal injury prevention advocate. He has been involved in successfully educating the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress on the inherent risks that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) pose on children and testified both at the Massachusetts State House and at the consumer product safety commission on the need for new legislation which would prohibit the use of ATVs by children. As a result of this work, the first law imposing an age restriction on ATV use in the U.S. was enacted on July 31st, 2010. Dr. Masiakos continues to work alongside Massachusetts State Legislators as he evaluates the outcomes on several other injury prevention laws relating to safe driving, youth sports concussion, and firearms.



Natalie Yanchar, MD M.Sc.



Pediatric Surgeon
Clinical Professor in Surgery, UCalgary
Surgical Director of Inpatient Trauma Services, Alberta Children's Hospital



Dr. Natalie Yanchar is an EQuIS partnered researcher with significant experience in childhood injury prevention. Dr. Yanchar holds a strong interest in pediatric trauma. She holds a Master’s degree in Community Health and Epidemiology which facilitates her research and policy initiatives on evidence-informed practice. Dr. Yanchar has a strong research interest in clinical management of pediatric trauma, pediatric trauma systems and primary injury prevention. She sits on the advisory committee for Parachute Canada, is the founding president of Injury Free Nova Scotia, chairs the Pediatric Trauma Society’s Research Committee and has been the president of the Trauma Association of Canada for the past two years.



Description



Because of the significant physical, emotional and psychological distress that it causes victims, families, and communities, gun-related violence constitutes a serious social concern. Medical practitioners and health researchers have a critical role to play in tackling this public health issue. Hosted by EQuIS and the O’Brien Institute, Dr. Peter Masiakos and Dr. Natalie Yanchar will share ideas on what professionals can do to mitigate these challenges. This free event will see Dr. Masiakos and Dr. Yanchar speak to their efforts in shaping injury prevention legislation in the U.S. and Canada, and investigate what surgeons can do to confront this social topic.





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Dr. Masiakos presenting on injury prevention advocacy in the United States


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Dr. Yanchar presenting on injury prevention advocacy in Canada

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