Injury is NOT Equal

On the final episode of Season 1 of Injury is NOT Equal we focus on the topic of post-injury and marginalization.  Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci, is joined by Corey Freedman, manager of Trauma Services at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and together with their guests, Dr. Barbara Haas and Dr. Stephanie Mason, explore how inequity is persistent and even after an injury incident, particular individuals and groups are even further at risk and significantly disadvantaged when it comes to long-term health outcomes, morbidity and mortality.Call to action:On an individual level, we have to change the way we perceive and talk about injury. We need to hear patients and how their lives are affected by injury and what they need to succeed post-injury. On a system level, we have to focus on preventative care and stop the spiral effect of marginalization. Injury is not as an episodic event but a long-term issue which has effects on both patients and society as a whole. Guests: Dr. Barbara HaasTrauma surgeon and ICU physician, Sunnybrook Health Science CentreDr. Haas's research program focuses on trauma and emergency surgery in older adults, as well as long-term outcomes after severe injury.Dr. Stephanie MasonBurn and General Surgeon , Sunnybrook Health Science CentreAssistant Professor of Surgery, University of TorontoDr. Mason's research interests include burn health services research and survivorship, with a particular focus on the impact of socioeconomic marginalization on injury outcomes.Corey FreedmanManager, Trauma Services Sunnybrook Health Science CentreResources mentioned in this episode:•Stigma and Marginalization: Definition•Marginalization: Conceptualizing patient vulnerabilities in the framework of social determinants of health – An integrative review• Increased Rate of Long-term Mortality Among Burn Survivors A Population-based Matched Cohort Study•Return to Work and Functional Outcomes After Major Trauma Who Recovers, When and How Well? •Association of Severe Trauma with Work and Earnings in a National Cohort in CanadaHost & Executive Producer: Shari Thompson-RicciP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Science Centre@itsShariTRPodcast Produced By: Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comFollow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

“Youth Voices” A Special Series from  INJURY IS NOT EQUALChapter 3: Injury & Low Socio-Economic Status (SES)The Centre for Injury Prevention introduces you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series from Injury is NOT Equal podcast. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal (including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.**DISCLAIMER: A warning to our listeners, this episode contains conversations about mental illness, violence, suicide and trauma. Listeners' discretion is advised!LISTENERS' DISCRETION IS ADVISED!This episode brings a fresh new prospective, highlighting factors associated with youth living in low socio-economic status households that may be unfavorably vulnerable to injury-risk.  This team of 4 Toronto based student, explore brain development; mental and physical health disadvantages and they specifically comment on their experience with public educational cuts and youth supports that have been recently dissolved, overall pointing out its negative impact on youth living in low socio-economic status communities. Call to action:We hope we opened your eyes to the idea that there are many factors that influence and increase one's susceptibility to injury and trauma. One thing we learned is that cuts to programing and services only harm those who are most in need, especially youth.If you, or anyone you know is struggling due to mental illness or is in need of help, please know there are assistance and supports available for ALL in our community. Don't be afraid to ask for help!  Let's take care of ourselves and one another!If you are in immediate DANGER or fear for your safety, please CALL 911.Resources mentioned in this episode:CBC article- Ontario government cuts $25M in funding for specialized school programsArticle: Adolescent development and risk of injury: Using developmental science to improve interventionsBMC Public Health Article: Socioeconomic status and non-fatal injuries among Canadian adolescents: variations across SES and injury measuresAssociation of Severe Trauma With Work and Earnings in a National Cohort in CanadaAge-Associated Executive Dysfunction, the Prefrontal Cortex, and Complex Decision MakingDisparities in Adolescent Health and Health Care: Does Socioeconomic Status Matter?Stanford News: Embracing stress is more important than reducing stress, Stanford psychologist saysSpecial thanks to Nathalie Barsoumian the TDSB Experiential Learning Educator for her support. Guest Hosts and Producers of this Episode:Ahmed ElshafeySummer-Rainne LoehlRosalind HansonAlicia MaameriPodcast Produced By:Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comFollow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

Trigger warning: This episode contains coarse language and content that may be alarming to some listeners. LISTENERS' DISCRETION IS ADVISED!On this episode of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci   passes the baton to colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a Program Coordinator for the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. In this episode Brandy takes you on a special journey, shedding light on homelessness and injury. We focus on one of the concerning conditions associated with homelessness and that is the experience of injury. We speak to Christine, a Pastoral Care Manager from a Toronto shelter. Melissa a Registered Social Worker and the Executive Director, from an organization serving individuals with acquired brain injury (BIST), and you don't want to miss Roxy, an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) survivor, disability advocate, and truth-teller.Call to action:Increased awareness of the needs of those experiencing homelessness, the associated risk factors for injury and the development of support strategies that address the root causes of homelessness. Guests: Christine SlaterManager of Pastoral Care Services and a Pastoral Associate Good Shepherd MinistriesGoodshepherd.caRoxanne (Roxy) RiessABI Survivor, Accessible Anti-Racism + Intercultural communications Workshop Coach, Educator, and facilitator, CLIL/ESL Teacher, Disability Advocate, and Truth-teller. Roxy is deeply passionate about accessibility (economically, culturally, linguistically, & neuro-developmentally), Diversity & inclusion, decolonized Intercultural Communications, and Culturally-Linguistically Inclusive EducationMelissa VigarRegistered Social Worker and the Executive Director Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)Bist.caResources mentioned in this episode:Good Shepherd MinistriesBIST-Brain Injury Society  of TorontoMentioned by Roxy-Cross Cultural KidBrain Injury Explanation-Invisible ConsequencesNeurodiversity GuideTypes of NeurodiversityThe Elusive BrainResources for City of TorontoPodcast Produced By: Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comFollow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

The Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series of Injury is NOT Equal.YOUTH VOICES initiate a dialogue among youth about multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal(including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.**DISCLAIMER: A warning to our listeners this episode contains conversations of gender based discrimination and violence and intimate partner abuse.LISTENERS' DISCRETION IS ADVISED!This episode Youth Voices - Chapter 2. A Vicious Cycle: Exploring Violence at Home was researched, reordered and produced by: Katelyn, Sydney and Shania.These 3 young individuals speak candidly about the effects of domestic abuse on children and teens. They discuss protective factors, various coping mechanisms that are employed by those witnessing and or are victims of domestic abuse. They also explore heightened vulnerabilities during the pandemic and the increase of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. They get the record straight that “boys will be boys” is never a justifiable reason and we as a society  must denounce and de-normalize these toxic gender based beliefs to truly break the cycle of domestic violence and prevent future injuries from occurring.Call to action:Domestic violence can become a viscous cycle and is extremely dangerous for victims and those who witness it. To break the viscous cycle all measures need to be taken to spreading awareness and de-normalize the actions and views of domestic violence.If you, or anyone you know is /or has experienced violence there is always time to seek assistance and support from community organizations please see resources below:  If you are in immediate DANGER or fear for your safety, please CALL 911.Ending Violence Association of CanadaVictims Services of TorontoKids Help PhoneResources mentioned in this episode:Ted Talk – Turning Pain into Power: Javier Espinoza at TEDxOrangeCoastWomenSpecial thanks goes out to Sydney, Katelyn and Shania for their hard work on this episode and to Nathalie Barsoumian the TDSB Experiential Learning Educator for her support.Guest Hosts and Producers of this Episode:Katelyn-Joy EspirituShania ReddonSydney Leshem-FooksPodcast Produced By: Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comFollow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

In episode 5 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci welcomes two guests - Michael Lewis and Casey Schapel. This dynamic trio set out to unpack the complex and many nuances of gender identity, and how it interacts with interpersonal violence and trauma. In a passionate conversation they unravel the complex question on “What is a Man?”. They explore stigmas, childhood experience, and the social support that are available, but also question “are those enough?”, “are they addressing the issues?”.** Please note the views expressed in this episode are of the participants and does not reflect, or represent the views of Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and its affiliates. **Call to action:Let's work together to ensure useful and meaningful resources are available to ALL YOUTH! “Health care centres need to be leading from a trauma informed care approach!” and “We need more trauma, as well as mental health support for young man or male identified individuals.” - Casey“Distribution of resources by creating variety of services and supports which can be available to all." - MichaelGuests: Michael LewisCase Manager, Brave Program Sunnybrook Health Science CentreCasey SchapelInpatient Case WorkerCasey HouseCSchapel@caseyhouse.caResources mentioned in this episode:•Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre•BRAVE Program, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre•Casey House, Toronto Canada•Gender Identity - CIHRHost & Executive Producer: Shari Thompson-RicciP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Science Centre@itsShariTRProduced By:Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic by: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comBe sure to tune in and share this podcast with your friends and followers using this link:   https://ine.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

“Youth Voices”Special Series from  INJURY IS NOT EQUALChapter 1: Teen Dating ViolenceThe Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to tune into a special series from Injury is NOT Equal called YOUTH VOICES. YOUTH VOICES is all about initiating a dialogue about injury, Social Determinants of Injury and multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal (including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.**This episode focuses on Teen Dating Violence, a topic that is often not talked about especially from a youth perspective. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence, gender based discrimination, murder and intimate partners abuse.   LISTENER'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED!Hosted by 3 fantastic individuals Alexis, Vivian and Teresa. This diverse young trio dives right into the focus topic! They define “teen dating violence” and cover how some men, women and people from the LGBTQ+ community experience and are affected by intimate partner violence (IPV). They share touching real-life stories, discuss the statistics and provide their personal input on the struggles and the importance of opening up about the topic and asking for help.Call to action:Teen Dating violence is extremely dangerous for teen victims of any gender or sexual orientation.  If you, or anyone you know is /or has experienced any violence or discrimination please be sure to get HELP!  Visit www.endingviolencecanada.org Resources mentioned in this episode:Tales from Another ClosetEnding Violence CanadaSpecial thanks goes out to Alexis, Teresa and Vivian for their hard work on this episode and to Nathalie Barsoumian the TDSB Experiential Learning Educator for her support. Guest Hosts and Producers of this Episode:Alexis Da PonteVivian LiangTeresa JobsonProduced By:Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comBe sure to tune in and share this podcast with your friends and followers using this link:  https://ine.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

In episode 3 - Part 2 of Injury & Gender, the conversation continues between, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci and special guest Kevin Vowles.  They explore deeper into why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics.  This time they focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), discuss how males are affected by toxic masculinity which is brought on by stereotypes based on cultural and social expectations, and how this often leads to preventable traumatic injuries.Call to action:“Awareness is extremely important! Having dialogue with young people, to give them the opportunity to engage in the conversation, around substance use, policing gender norms and what injury prevention looks like, will lead to positive change. The future is bright!”- Kevin VowlesResources mentioned in this episode:• Centre for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre• P.A.R.T.Y. Program, Island Health Authority in British Colombia• Statistics on DUI• Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics• Gender Based Violence Statistics• P.A.R.T.Y. Program Guest: Kevin VowlesP.A.R.T.Y. program (Prevent alcohol and risk related trauma in youth) injury/violence prevention consultant Island Health Authority in British Colombia.@gbvpreventionHost & Executive Producer: Shari Thompson-RicciP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Science Centre@itsShariTRProduced By:Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comBe sure to tune in and share this podcast with your friends and followers using this link:   https://ine.buzzsprout.com/Be sure to follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

Content Warning: Please note that this episode contains conversations of violence, sexual violence, misogyny and language that might offend or disturb some people.  In episode 2 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces another important topic - injury in youth.  This episode explores traumatic injury in youth, how and why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics and are experiencing injury and perpetrating sexual violence within the intoxication culture.  Shari is joined by a special guest, Kevin Vowles, who is the P.A.R.T.Y. Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Coordinator and Injury/Violence Prevention Consultant at Island Health Authority in British Colombia. Kevin has over 1500 hours of facilitation/public speaking experience, written over a dozen nationally recognized curricula, and three books. Shari and Kevin dive into several topics which effect youth today and the gender inequalities that influence them.Call to Action:“Awareness is extremely important! Having dialogue with young people, to give them the opportunity to engage in the conversation, around substance use, policing gender norms and what injury prevention looks like, will lead to positive change. The future is bright!”- Kevin VowlesP.A.R.T.Y. Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) is a one- day injury awareness and prevention program for youth. Developed in 1986 at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and expanded across Canada and globally, with over 100 sites worldwide. The Goal is to teach youth to recognize injury risks and make informed and appropriate decisions to reduce injury risk. P.A.R.T.Y. Program is a vital component of the growing community effort to reduce alcohol, drug, crashes and risk-related traumatic incidents concerning youth. Calling all youth to take action and make every effort to live their best life, free of traumatic injury!Resources mentioned in this episode:• Centre for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre• P.A.R.T.Y. Program, Island Health Authority in British Colombia• Statistics on DUI• Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics• Gender Based Violence Statistics• P.A.R.T.Y. Program Host & Executive Producer: Shari Thompson-RicciP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Science Centre@itsShariTRGuest: Kevin VowlesP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator & Injury/Violence Prevention Consultant Island Health Authority in British Colombia@gbvpreventionProduced By:Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comShare this podcast with your friends and followers using this link: https://ine.buzzsprout.com/Be sure to follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury

In this episode,  Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci is joined by colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a certified risk manager who works as a Program Coordinator in the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.They discuss what injury prevention is, its history, the social determinants of injury, and its inequalities in injury. They will also address “wicked problems”, its layers and the injury disparities they lead to.  Interesting Facts:Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians under the age of 45 years, and a leading cause of hospitalization and death for all ages.Injuries result in:15,866 deaths231,596 hospitalizations Nearly 3.5 million emergency room visitsMore than 60,000 people either partially or permanently disabled$15.9 billion in direct health care costs $26.8 billion in total economic costs  Call to action: “If you are working in the field of injury prevention, we can no longer go forward without the lens of equity on, in anything that we do. Everything we do should be done with equity in mind.” – Brandy TanenbaumResources mentioned in this episode (hyperlinked):Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science CentreACIP-Social Determinates of Injury (pdf)Wicked ProblemsUpstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen, by Dan HeathPoem: The Ambulance Down in the Valley, by Joseph Malins(1896)Parachute Guest: Brandy TanenbaumProgram Coordinator, Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Science Centre@brantanHost & Executive Producer: Shari Thompson-RicciP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention Sunnybrook Health Science Centre@itsShariTRProduced By:Centre for Injury PreventionSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreMusic: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsAlexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.comShare this podcast with your friends and followers using this link: https://ine.buzzsprout.com/Tags: injury, traumatic injury, injury prevention, Injury Is NOT Equal, inequalities, inequity, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, social determinants of injury, wicked problem, intervention, injury prevention strategies, risk, hazard, environment, safety, education, social determinants, upstream approach, reducing injury, statistics on injury, health, Centre for Injury Prevention

Injury disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. In this trailer, Season 1 host Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces a new podcast: “Injury Is NOT Equal”.  Injury can be a sensitive topic as it accounts for 16,000 deaths, 232,000 hospitalizations, and 60,000 disabilities each year. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals differently and is influenced by the social determinants of health and underpinned by systemic racism. Nothing is off limits as we uncover truths and realities about the impact of injury. We look forward to introducing you to some interesting guests who are specialists in their field and are willing to drop some gems and weigh in on the topic…why, injury is not equal.Shari comes to you from the Centre for Injury Prevention, of the Tory Trauma Program at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. On this podcast, she will discuss injury prevention and the complex, intersecting factors (individual, community, structural, and societal) that set the stage for traumatic events. Music: Klimenko Music at Premium BeatsBe sure to tune in and share this podcast with your friends and followers using this link https://ine.buzzsprout.com/