Register for Tea Break With Purpose
An invitation from the Winning Strategies for serving Francophones team
On November 19th, join us for tea as we discuss the importance of language in health settings. We will also talk about the most frequent organizational barriers and discuss simple and concrete solutions for improving patient safety and experience.
This free event will be held in English.
On the menu
- Listen to our keynote speaker and learn from her experience.
- Participate in group discussions on the clinical role of langage in the context of interactions with clients and patients.
- Learn about free, concrete, and efficient solutions provided by the Winning Strategies for serving francophones.
- Find out how the winning strategies align with Health Ontario’s quintuple aim.
- And enjoy a warm tea served with delicious fall treats!
Meet our keynote speaker
Vanessa Sigouin has been with Salus Ottawa since 2004, serving as a program manager leading French and English community case management support services. She holds a Master’s degree in psychoeducation and has extensive expertise in developing and implementing high-quality programs that support clients with severe and persistent mental illness in maintaining housing and rebuilding their lives.
As Chair of Salus’ French Services Committee, Vanessa advocates for accessible, high-quality French-language care. She is committed to inclusive, client-centred services and supporting staff to deliver programs that meet the diverse needs of the community.
Date and location
Date: November 19, 2025 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location : Atrium at the Ron Kolbus Centre Lakeside
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON K2B 8J8
Only 24 spots available on a first come, first served basis. Register now to reserve your seat.
To register, please email Nathalie Rochefort.
