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Parents – Get Involved in Health Research

The ECHO and ARCHE research programs are part of a movement in health care towards more patient-centered or family-centered care. This means that patients and their families actively engage in health care decision-making in partnership with the clinical team. 

Our Vision

That every child receives the highest standard of care, whether they seek treatment in a pediatric or general emergency department.

Make a Difference in Child Health Research

Are you a parent, legal guardian, or grandparent in Alberta who wants to help shape the future of pediatric health care? Join our Pediatric Parents’ Advisory Group (P-PAG) and be a vital voice in child health research!

 

As a P-PAG member, you’ll collaborate with researchers from the ECHO and ARCHE programs at the University of Alberta, offering feedback that directly impacts research processes and studies aimed at improving children’s health. We meet monthly from September to June, creating a supportive and insightful space for parents to contribute meaningfully.

Help Shape Research in Alberta

Your insights matter! If you’re interested in making an impact, reach out to us—we would love to welcome you to the group.

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Want to support pediatric research but short on time?

If joining our advisory group doesn’t fit your schedule, you can still make an impact! We have several research studies looking for participants, and your involvement—big or small—helps shape the future of child health care.

 

Explore our current projects to find a study that works for you. Every contribution makes a difference!

Explore current projects
Check out our health resources for families

ECHO

The ECHO research program uses knowledge translation to improve health outcomes for children. We create research-based resources for parents on common childhood illnesses.

Resources for parents
ECHO circles
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ECHO Research acknowledges being situated on the unceded and ancestral territories of diverse Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. We respect the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples who lived and continue to live in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House, also known as Edmonton). We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Region 4, and would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples to whom this is a traditional gathering place, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community. We recognize it is our responsibility to respect Indigenous Ways of Knowing and are committed to learning and finding authentic ways of collaborating with Indigenous Peoples in our work.

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The information contained in the video/multimedia content (the “Multimedia”) is provided on an “as is” basis and is offered for general information and educational purposes only; it is not offered as and does not constitute professional advice. There is no guarantee about the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of the information found in the Multimedia. This information is provided without warranty of any kind, and the University of Alberta, its agents, employees, and students disclaim responsibility to any party for any loss or damage of any kind that may arise directly or indirectly as a result of the use of or reliance on the information contained in the Multimedia.

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