Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Connecting the dots between research and the real world
Advancing Health (formerly known as CHÉOS) produces high-quality evidence
to make informed changes to the health care system.
Our Impact
Advancing Health answers the big questions, to make big changes to the health care system.
20
Years
140
Staff Members
82
Scientists
400
Publications per Year
- Improving CarePutting Patients First
Announcing the Conconi Family Foundation Distinguished Scholar in Seniors Care
- Improving CareInforming Practice
Physician burnout across the health care system
- Improving CareIn the NewsInforming Policy
Methadone much more effective than buprenorphine/naloxone, with no difference in mortality risk
- AnnouncementsOur People
CIHR Spring 2024 Project Grant Competition results announced
- Health SystemsInforming PolicyOur Research
Is the path to better outcomes paved in gold? Physician incentives and hospital readmissions
About Us
Bridging the gap between data, research, and care, Advancing Health is a collaboration between cross-disciplinary scientists and expert research staff evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions at the population level. From assessing the cost-effectiveness of a new drug or treatment option to informing policy decisions that change how care is delivered, Advancing Health seeks to improve health outcomes for all.
Our People
Advancing Health investigators are known for the high calibre of research they undertake. The Centre is comprised of over 140 staff members and more than 80 scientists who are experts in their fields, including Canada Research Chairs, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholars, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Investigators.
Get to Know UsResearch and Services
What We Do
The combination of our scientist’s diverse expertise and the support departments that specialize in every part of the research process makes Advancing Health a unique and innovative hub for health research.
Research Programs
Our investigators are organized into research programs that focus on specific parts of the health system. Having many different types of researchers allows Advancing Health to address complex problems in a collaborative way.
Learn MoreResearch Support Services
The scientists at Advancing Health are only part of the story. Thanks to a supporting cast of research professionals, including project managers, data scientists, and statisticians, we are uniquely positioned to help turn good ideas into great research projects.
Learn MoreOur Research
Publications
The work of our scientists and staff is often found on the pages of top journals. Each year, we publish over 400 peer-reviewed papers.
Browse NowCOVID-19
Advancing Health investigators and research support staff are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projects include examining mental wellness during a pandemic, the impact of school disruptions, treatment options for COVID-19 and identifying workplace risks that may increase the risk of transmission to paramedics. Our investigators have also shared their expertise in a number of areas related to the pandemic.
View All PostsUpcoming Events
As a member of the health research community, Advancing Health is proud to support and promote research-related events and seminars happening around the country.
Vew All EventsDecember 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CHSPR Seminar | Laying the Foundations for Developing a Disease-specific Comorbidity Index
UBC SPPH PhD Student Hanna Frank will present on challenges, decisions, and next steps.
December 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Innovate with Industry: Health Care Professional Session
Unlock the power of industry collaborations with PHC Ventures.
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