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Send us a textDr. Amal Al-Maani, MD is Director General for Diseases Surveillance and Control at the Ministry of Health of Oman ( https://moh.gov.om/en/hospitals-directorates/directorates-and-centers-at-hq/directorate-general-for-disease-surveillance-and-control/ ), senior consultant in pediatric infectious diseases in the Sultanate, and is the focal point for the Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance System (GLASS) and is responsible for Oman national surveillance system for AMR (OMASS) and the national Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program. Dr. Al-Maani completed her medical degree from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman and passed the London School diploma in tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) during her internship period. Followed by her postgraduate training at the University of Toronto, she achieved her fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada. She has the Certificate In Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology, a certificate in global health from Dalla Lana School of Public Health the Centre for International Health in the University of Toronto (UFT), and the Patient Safety & Quality Improvement certificate from the center for patient safety in UFT.Dr. Al-Maani has participated in many national and International Conferences and presented many papers. She received Dr Susan King Award at the Canadian AMMI conference 2011 and in 2021 the WHA Sasakawa health development award for her work in AMR and IPC. She published many papers in the field of infectious diseases and infection control with a focus on Antimicrobial resistance and emerging resistant pathogens. She had been a co-author in multiple positional statements for the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) group in infection control, including most recently about the Global Antimicrobial Stewardship with a Focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries and on the Prevention of Clostridioides.#AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #AmalAlMaani #DiseasesSurveillance #MinistryOfHealth #Oman #SultanQaboosUniversity #WHO #WorldHealthOrganization #OneHealth #Antibiotics #Vaccines #TropicalMedicine #Hygiene #VancomycinResistantEnterococcus #MethicillinResistantStaphylococcus #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast  #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

DISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.   >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.       Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (Podkind.co) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University. Welcome back to **Ditch the Lab Coat**, the podcast where we delve into critical health issues from a scientific perspective. I'm your host, Dr. Mark Bonta, and in today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Lawrence Loh. Dr. Loh, an esteemed public health figure and adjunct professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, shares his insights gleaned from his time as the Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this episode, we explore the public's evolving perception of health crises, driven by their experiences during the pandemic. From the learning curve about viruses and vaccines to the polarization of societal behaviors, Dr. Loh provides an in-depth analysis of how these factors shape public health strategies.We also dive into the future challenges Dr. Loh anticipates in public health, such as drug toxicity, mental health issues, and the effects of climate change. You'll hear about societal divisions and their far-reaching impact on collective action and public policy, as well as the intriguing notion of a hypothetical pandemic focusing on loneliness and substance use.So settle in as we unpack these critical topics and more, with valuable insights from Dr. Lawrence Loh. This is **Ditch the Lab Coat**—bringing the science and stories behind today's healthcare headlines straight to your ears.05:05 Became interim health officer just before COVID.09:13 Experienced media engagement during major health crises.11:58 Managing public criticism and harsh social media comments.14:46 Experience: health, economic crises, cultural clashes, anger management.19:29 Paid sick leave reduces outbreaks in long-term care.20:33 Advocated prioritizing older individuals before younger boosters.23:41 Public opinion of hospitals shaped by experiences.28:39 Balancing democratic policies for diverse, conflicting perspectives.32:23 Substance use severely impacts hospital patient care.36:10 Emergency actions justified to reduce virus transmission.37:29 Covid actions: fear and renewed sense of community.41:06 Public health response to virus similar to Covid45:30 Addiction overrides conscious choice despite severe consequences.48:38 Contrarians exist; systemic inequities require constant attention.52:44 I savor and prioritize in-person connections now.55:35 We're all just people, learning and adapting.57:00 Applying learnings exemplifies evidence-based medicine.

Currently, if a podcaster wants to get the full picture of their show's growth, they need to look at multiple analytics reports: their hosting company, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and now YouTube. Then they need to correlate how all this data is presented, since it can be very different, depending on IAB Certification, downloads, listens, and more. And that's just the podcaster - then you have media and ad buyer data, too.So how do we bring all this convoluted data together, and where do podcast analytics need to improve to give that fuller picture? Join your host Danny Brown and guest co-host Dan Misener as they dive in to podcasting's analytics problem.Our guest co-host this week:Dan Misener Dan Misener is co-founder of Bumper, a podcast growth agency. Prior to co-founding Bumper, Dan served as Director of Audience Development at Pacific Content. Prior to that, he spent a decade working in public radio at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), both on-air and behind-the-scenes. He was involved in the CBC's earliest podcasting efforts, and served as producer on many national and local news and current affairs programs. Dan has taught podcasting and audio storytelling at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, the RTA School of Media at Toronto Metropolitan University, and through the Podcast Career Accelerator program at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival. Dan is host and producer of the independent live event and podcast series Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids, which has won several industry awards and been downloaded more than 10 million times. Dan's Website Links to interesting things from this episodeTrueFans | Podcasting That PaysOP3: The Open Podcast Prefix ProjectMobile Game Ads Are Boosting Podcast Follower Counts - BloombergPodcast Standards Project | Advocating for open podcastingThe State of Podcast Agencies 2024Does Podcasting Still Need the IAB? - In & Around PodcastingIs the CPM Model in Podcasting Really Unsustainable? - In & Around PodcastingIn & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app! You can also drop us a tip at https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/support, too!If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via

Toronto was already one of the most congested cities in the world, But the simultaneous construction projects now underway have made it unbearable. It takes hours more to commute on the Gardiner. Travel time has tripled along Spadina and it can take 40 minutes to drive a few blocks on the only road now open in and out of Liberty Village.  It may also be shortening our lives. I talked with Jeffrey Brook, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. And Libby speaks with cyclist Lloyd Taylor about his journey with Parkinson's disease, how exercise has been helping to alleviate symptoms he deals with and how he is raising awareness about the benefits of movement and exercise through the Spinning Wheels cross-Canada relay. 

Canada falls to Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals (1:32) Guest: Bob Lenarduzzi, former Canadian National player and coach, member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame Despite falling inflation, nearly half of Canadians say they're feeling the pinch of rising prices (17:49)  Guest: Matthew Fabian, director, financial services research and consulting, TransUnion A Little More True Crime: Robert Pickton's terrible legacy (32:08) Guest: Lori Culbert, reporter, Vancouver Sun How can Canadian cities better adapt to more frequent heatwaves (1:06:34) Guest: Jeffrey Brook, professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto The bitter struggle for control over a great food empire in Canada (1:20:38) Guest: Stephen Kimber, author, The Phelan Feud: The Bitter Struggle for Control of a Great Canadian Empire

Joeita speaks to sex educator and host of AMI-tv's "That Sex Show", Rachele Manett about how parents & caregivers of youths with disabilities can have meaningful conversations about sex, sexuality and gender identity.HighlightsOpening Remarks (00:00)Introducing Rachele Manett (01:30)KNEDS - Knowledge Network of Expertise in Disability and Sexuality (03:32)Disability, Sexuality, and the Role of the Caregiver (05:43)Reasons for Lack of Comfort Discussing Sexuality & Disability (07:04)The Desexualizing of People with Disabilities (08:46)Personal Support Workers, Caregivers, Intimacy & Sexuality (10:22)Resources Related to Disability & Sexuality (12:42)Conversations Surrounding Sex Toys & Supplies (17:43)When to Start Discussing Sexuality, Consent & Privacy (19:26)Sex Education & Disability in the School System (21:44)Advice for Parents & Caregivers (24:27)Show Close (25:37)Guest Bio (courtesy of Venus Envy)Rachele Manett (they/she) is a queer, disabled sex educator, and host of Accessible Media Inc's That Sex Show. Their work is influenced by their own experience with disability, as well as a background in recreation therapy and a masters degree exploring acquired physical disability and sexuality. While her work explores all sorts of sexuality-related topics, Rachele holds a particular love towards disabled sexuality and accessible sex practices.Watch “That Sex Show” on AMISee Rachelle in “Our Community: Accessing Pleasure”In this episode of Our Community: The Tetra Society's focus is to find solutions to overcome environmental barriers faced by people with disabilities, including sex toys. In this episode, we'll follow each step of a request being fulfilled.More on the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital ProFILE LabThe ProFILE Lab is part of the Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and is led by Dr. Amy McPherson, Senior Scientist at Holland Bloorview and Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto. Amy is a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society, Division of Health Psychology. She is also a psychotherapy trainee.The work conducted in the ProFILE Lab addresses timely research questions around the promotion of the health and wellness of children with disabilities and long-term conditions. Weight management, body diversity, sexuality, mental health, and disordered eating are priority areas of investigation. The lab regularly involves family stakeholders in research study teams to ensure research is timely and relevant. About The PulseOn The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights. Find Joeita on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeitaGupta The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit https://www.ami.ca/ThePulse/ About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediaincEmail feedback@ami.ca

In this episode of Africa Science Focus, our reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with African researchers on the importance of ethics in science. Jerome Singh, an adjunct professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada, talks about the need to prioritise human wellbeing during science experiments, while Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem, chair of UNESCO's World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology, highlights the ethical considerations needed in the production of artificial intelligence technologies.Alloy Ihuah, from the Department of Philosophy, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, evaluates the effects of western science on Africa, and advocates for the domestication of science on the continent. This podcast was supported by the Science Granting Councils Initiative which aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of 18 public science funding agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa Science Focus is produced by SciDev.Net and distributed in association with your local radio stationThis piece was produced by SciDev.Net's Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.Do you have any comments, questions or feedback about our podcast episodes? Let us know at podcast@scidev.net

How many medications did you take today? Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, explains why it may be a few too many. Dr. Rochon is Founding Director of Women's Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women's College Hospital and […]

While a lot of the news around AI is doom and gloom, the potential for positive innovation in health care offers a hopeful perspective. Hosts Beth Coleman and Rahul Krishnan are joined by University of Toronto experts Christine Allen and Andrew Pinto to talk about the transformative power of AI in health care, from revolutionizing primary care to advancing drug development. About the hosts: Beth Coleman is an associate professor at U of T Mississauga's Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/) and the Faculty of Information. She is also a research lead on AI policy and praxis at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/). Coleman authored Reality Was Whatever Happened: Octavia Butler AI and Other Possible Worlds (https://k-verlag.org/books/beth-coleman-reality-was-whatever-happened/) using art and generative AI. Rahul Krishnan is an assistant professor in U of T's department of computer science in the Faculty of Arts & Science (https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/) and department of laboratory medicine and pathobiology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/). He is a Canada CIFAR Chair at the Vector Institute, a faculty affiliate at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society and a faculty member at the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM https://tcairem.utoronto.ca/). Guests Andrew Pinto is the founder and director of the Upstream Lab (https://upstreamlab.org/), a research team focused on addressing social determinants of health, population health management, and utilizing data science for proactive care. Pinto is a family physician at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, and associate professor in the department of family and community medicine in U of T's Temerty Faculty of Medicine and at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Christine Allen is a professor in U of T's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. She is a member of the scientific leadership team of the Acceleration Consortium (https://acceleration.utoronto.ca/) at U of T. Allen is a co-founder and CEO of Intrepid Labs Inc. (https://intrepidlabs.tech/), a company that is accelerating pharmaceutical drug development through integration of AI, automation and advanced computing.

Ingrid is a doctoral student in Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.  Winning cookie recipe Follow along on Twitter: The American Journal of Epidemiology: @AmJEpi Ellie: @EpiEllie Lucy: @LucyStats

My guest today is Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Dr. Woganee Filate. Dr. Filate addresses some of the common challenges with sleep for women going through the menopause transition as well as the health consequences of poor sleep. She also offers practical strategies to help you improve your sleep starting tonight – because every night is a “fresh opportunity”. Topics covered in today's episode: Why is sleep so important? What is the recommended number of hours of sleep? What about sleep quality? Health consequences of poor sleep Common sleep complaints in the menopause transition Role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Components to set yourself up for a good night's sleep Dr. Filate completed her medical degree, Internal Medicine and Adult Respirology residency training at the University of Toronto. During this time, she was Chief Medical Resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Health Network. She completed additional training in Sleep Medicine and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She also holds a Master's degree in Community Health and Epidemiology from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto. Dr. Filate has been practicing community-based respirology and sleep medicine for over 11 years. She has published more than 20 medical publications and was co-author of a clinical textbook for medical students. Her recent interests include educating patients on the changes in sleep during the menopause transition and what can be done to optimize sleep during this key life stage. Connect with Dr. Woganee Filate and her colleagues Instagram @itsourtimecanada FOLLOW SASHA ON SOCIAL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahighmd WORK WITH SASHA Join the Wait List for my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed Ontario OHIP-covered Obesity Medicine https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com

Canada is facing criticism from NATO and allies regarding our defense spending - or lack thereof. What needs to be done to address the issue? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of the West Block. Next - what sort of an impact could access to free prescription contraception have on our healthcare system and why is it a crucial component of a National Pharmacare Program? We get the thoughts of Melina Albanese - PhD Candidate in Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Finally, Canadians now have fewer options for cheap flights as Lynx Airlines has been permanently grounded. We discuss just what this means for the Canadian aviation industry – and for budget-conscious travelers - with “The Travel Lady” - Lesley Keyter.

Episode overviewIn this episode, guests Andrea Tricco and Linda Wilhelm discuss the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Evidence Alliance, a pan-Canadian initiative designed to promote evidence-informed health policy and practice change. They describe the Alliance's key activities, including the process for healthcare decision and policy makers and patients and the public to submit research queries to the Alliance, explain different ways to get involved, and offer tips and resources for academic researchers and patients and care partners looking to engage/be engaged in research.Listen here or wherever you download your podcasts!Meet our guestsLinda Wilhelm was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1983 at the age of 23. After many years of unsuccessful treatments the disease was finally managed through the arrival of biologics. Linda is a founding member and current President of The Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA) and a patient partner with the SPOR Evidence Alliance and The Chronic Pain research networks.Dr. Andrea C. Tricco is a Scientist and Director of the Knowledge Synthesis Team in the Knowledge Translation Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, and an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation. Dr. Tricco is also the Nominated Principal Investigator of the SPOR Evidence Alliance funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The Alliance is a pan-Canadian initiative with the potential to improve patient care through national coordination of knowledge synthesis, knowledge translation, implementation and clinical practice guideline development. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi to the show. In this in depth conversation Dr. Siddiqi and Dr. Bob discuss an article in the Wall Street Journal that Dr. Siddiqi contributed to entitled: "Jump in Infant Mortality Rate Reverses Long Decline."  Why is the infant mortality rate going up in the United States? Don't miss this critical discussion. Arjumand Siddiqi is Professor, Division Head of Epidemiology, and Canada Research Chair in Population Health Equity at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She also holds appointments in Sociology, Public Policy, and Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto, and adjunct professorships at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Dr. Siddiqi's research focuses on understanding the nature and causes of health inequities, with particular emphasis on how they are influenced by social policies and other societal conditions. Dr. Siddiqi frequently speaks to and works with stakeholder institutions, including federal, provincial, and local governments, and international agencies. She was a member of the World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health. She is the recipient of the 2022 Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Population and Public Health Mid-Career Trailblazer Award.  She received her doctorate in Social Epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. How to contact Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi: Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi Webpage How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

How can AI enable transformation in addressing population and public health challenges? This video episode brings back our recurring segment Going Viral with Dr. Rosella because the list of things we bring to work sometimes includes viruses(!) The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how and where we work, and made us all aware of the importance of public health. So, we invite epidemiologist Laura Rosella to chat about the state of global public health. In this episode, we discuss the current state of COVID-19, Dr. Rosella's new program, AI for Public Health, and robot doctors. Professor Laura Rosella is a Canadian epidemiologist and Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in the University of Toronto, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Population Health Analytics. Laura is the Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Population Health Analytics Lab. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars and the inaugural Stephen Family Research Chair in Community Health at the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners. Laura has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of epidemiology, public health and health services research. Her work has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, Newsweek, Reuters, CBC, CTV, The National Post, and The Globe and Mail. Laura has an incredible way of simplifying complex public health situations. Please enjoy Going Viral with Dr. Rosella – Season Six edition!

Episode overviewIn this episode, guests Ambreen Sayani and Omar Khan, members of Equity-Mobilizing Partnerships in Community (EMPaCT) discuss the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in patient engagement in research. They highlight their group's work in creating meaningful collaborations between patients and healthcare providers and offer insights and resources for those interested in incorporating EDI in their own projects. Listen here or wherever you download your podcasts!Meet our guestsOmar Khan is an organizer and advocate working with newcomer refugees and refugee claimants. He connects with families all across the Greater Toronto Area. Since November 2019, with residents and agency employees, he coordinates a resident-led group called Engaged Communities that focuses on youth development and mobilizing and amplifying community voices, particularly youth and newcomer voices. His involvement in healthcare advisory councils comes out of seeing the unequal health outcomes for many refugee newcomers compared to longtime residents. In addition to being a member of EMPaCT, he is currently a co-chair of the East Toronto Health Partners' Community Advisory Council.Dr. Ambreen Sayani (MD, PhD) is a Scientist at the Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital and an Assistant Professor (status) at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She is Principal Investigator for the Improving Cancer Care Equity (ICCE) Research Program that aims to improve cancer outcomes for all populations groups by promoting equitable cancer prevention, early detection and access to high quality care. Dr. Sayani holds a six-year, Transition-to-Leadership Stream career development award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). She is a Health Equity Expert Advisor for the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), a member of the Medical Advisory Committee for the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN), and co-initiator of Equity Mobilizing Partnerships in Community (EMPaCT). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

Black Canada Talking™ is a live online event that provides Black Canadians opportunity to give their takes and POVs on stories that are of importance to them. Recently, Chenai Kadungure, Executive Director, Black Physicians' Association of Ontario (BPAO) and Dr. Onye Nnorom, Past President BPAO were guests on Black Canada Talking™. They talked about The Well Being of Refugee Women. Chenai Kadungure has led international economic and community development non-profit programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and North America. She is the Executive Director of the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario (BPAO) and is happy to support Black Youth Success (BYS) and Rituals for Recovery (RFR). She has extensive experience in research, leadership development, education, economic development and non-profit management. In her spare time she is involved with projects for Rotary International and sits on boards including the Meta Centre. Her current work in anti-black racism in public health inspired her to serve in the BORN Health Equity Advisory Group. Ms. Kadungure can be reached via: Linkedin Dr. Onye Nnorom is a Family Doctor and a Public Health & Preventive Medicine specialist. She is the Associate Program Director of the Public Health; Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the University of Toronto, and is the Black Health Theme Lead and Post-Graduate Medical Education for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. As the Black Health Theme Lead, she is tasked with developing educational content for teaching medical students about Black Canadian health, and inequities due to systemic racism. She is also a clinical consultant for the Nicotine Dependence Clinic at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She is the Past President of the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario. She was also the chronic disease prevention lead at TAIBU Community Health Centre, where she led a number of successful cancer screening initiatives. Most recently she has taken the role as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. And she is the host of a podcast called Race, Health and Happiness where she interviews successful Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, providing wisdom on how to stay well in a “racialized world”. Dr. Nnorom completed her medical degree at McGill University and then completed a Masters of Public Health (Epidemiology) and residency training at the University of Toronto. Being of Nigerian and Trinidadian heritage, she is particularly interested in Black community health and wellness, and racism as a social determinant of health. – Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health & Temerty Faculty of Medicine, U of T – Co-Lead, Black Health Education Collaborative – www.bhec.ca – Clinical Consultant, Nicotine Dependence Clinic, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – Host, Podcast – Race, Health & Happiness – Faculty Affiliate, The Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB) – Website The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario (BPAO) works for the equitable representation of the Black population in medicine and ensuring that racialized health disparities are eliminated. The BPAO was founded in 2007 following an influx of Black physicians in the province coming into practice, and registered as a not-for-profit in 2015. We are the most established organization of Black physicians in the country and have supported the establishment of nascent provincial and national organizations, including the Black Physicians of Canada (BPC) and the Black Medical Students' Association of Canada (BMSAC). The BPAO sees a province where Black Ontarians are equitably represented in the field of medicine and racialized health disparities are eliminated. During our conversation, Ms. Kadungure and Dr. Nnorom talked about about the November 4, 2023 event in which Black Physicians' Association of Ontario (BPAO) in collaboration with Dominion Church hosted a Black Health Talk that took place at the Black Creek Community Health Centre. The talk was dedicated to the well-being of refugee women where the speakers delved into the heart of women's health, Black health and mental health. During the chat, they discussed such topics as mental health, access to healthcare, and resources available to women in the refugee community. Here are some of things that they talked about during our conversation: – The ladies share a little about themselves and the first time they met – Some history and information about the BPAO – The state of Black health post pandemic – The story behind the Black Health Talk: A Fireside Chat For Women Refugees – Some information and insights about the recent influx of Black African refugees – The state of the well-being African refugee women – Each of them provide a personal moment in helping a Black African women refugee – What has upset them the most about this situation – When it comes to this situation, what is their message for non-melanated people, Black people – Where do they want to see this situation in a year's time Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Podcasts The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page X Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011

If you squint, it could be a trip back to 2017, when cannabis was on the cusp of becoming legal and most cities in Canada were inundated with 'dispensaries'—unlicensed retail storefronts selling pot as if it were already just fine. Mostly, crackdowns on those failed, pot became legal and everyone stopped caring. Until this year, when the cycle began again with a much different drug... Now, stores with names like "Fun Guyz" and "Shroomyz" have opened across the country, and the enforcement, or lack thereof, seems similar to 2017. But how are these two situations—and two substances—different from the cannabis experience? What does the rise of retail 'shrooms' tell us about psychedelics in general? And is psilocybin really on track to become the next legal, recreational drug? GUEST: Daniel Eisenkraft Klein, PhD Candidate at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health; Fellow at the Canadian Centre for Health Economics

CSAM (Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine) has extended an invitation to our very own Dr. Wip to present their 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award to his mentor, Dr. Shelby. Dr. Wip elucidates the profound influence and enduring impact that Dr. Shelby has had on his journey. Dr. Peter Selby is a Clinician Scientist and Senior Medical Consultant at CAMH. He is the Interim Vice-Chair of Research for the Department of Family and Community Medicine and holds the Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Professorship in Family Medicine Research at the University of Toronto. He is a Clinician Scientist and Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Division in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. He is also a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. He is also a full member of the School of Graduate Studies through the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto. Areas of Research Dr. Selby's research focus is innovative methods to understand and treat addictive behaviours and their comorbidities. He also uses technology to combine clinical medicine and public health methods to scale up and test health interventions. His cohort of 280,000+ treated smokers in Ontario is an example. His most recent program of research utilizes a Learning Health Systems approach to investigate how technology enabled collaborative care can enhance the delivery of evidence-based interventions to the patient while providing a more satisfying experience of care for both patient and provider. Dr. Selby has received grant funding totaling over 100 million dollars from CIHR, NIH, and Ministry of Health, and has published 38 research reports prepared for the government. Dr. Selby mentors residents and faculty from a variety of disciplines. He is a sought after speaker for various topics including addictive disorders, motivational interviewing, and health behavior change at individual and system levels. Publications Dr. Selby has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, 37 books or book chapters, and 125 international presentations. https://csamconference.org/ Featuring addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba, addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael, along with their guests discuss all things related to substance use, addiction, addiction medicine, psychotherapy, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Wip and JP share their motivation, curiosity, and passion for their craft. JP works on a daily basis in a renown inner city hospital in Canada's largest city. This work is separate from Wiplove's clinical and academic work. The content should not be taken as direct medical advice or clinical instruction.

Dr. Mamdani is a professor, pharmacist, and epidemiologist. He is the Vice President of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Unity Health Toronto and Director of the University of Toronto Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM). Dr. Mamdani's team bridges advanced analytics including machine learning with clinical and management decision making to improve patient outcomes and hospital efficiency. Dr. Mamdani is also Professor in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. He is also a Faculty Affiliate of the Vector Institute. He has published over 500 studies in peer-reviewed journals. Host: Raeesa Kabir  Audio Producer: Melanie Bussan Video Editor + Art: Saurin Kantesaria Instagram: saorange314 Social Media: Nikhil Kapur Time Stamps: 0:00 Dr. Mamdani's Background and Career Path 9:30 Where current data driven medicine strategies fall short and how AI can step in 17:00 How Dr. Mamdani's work in AI and machine learning began 22:00 Applied Health Research Center and the Ontario Policy Research Network 28:45 The impact of utilizing machine learning and AI at the level of patient care - Chart Watch 35:50 Logistics of Developing and Implementing AI solutions 39:10 Insights Gained - From Purpose to Implementation 43:30 Directing Multiple Projects - Recruitment of AI Team  47:45 Future Projects: Back to AI Basics  54:15 Future of AI in Medicine - Fostering trust in AI 57:20 Advice to Younger Self --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maml-podcast/support

Neil Seeman, Senior Fellow, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, and Adjunct Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Ibukun Abejirinde, a scientist at the Institute for Health System Solutions at Women's College Hospital, and Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, and an AMS Healthcare Fellow in Compassion and AI chats with Terence Tang, a General Internal Medicine Physician at Trillium Health Partners, a Clinician Scientist at the Institute for Better Health and an AMS Healthcare Fellow in Compassion and AI. They discuss social determinants of health, health inequities, and digitally enabled models of care. Ibukun Abejirinde is an Implementation and Evaluation Scientist who works with policymakers, patients, community organizations, and researchers to find practical solutions to persistent and emergent problems in healthcare. Her research focus on innovative models of care that use digital technology. Specifically, how they impact health equity and health service delivery. Ultimately, her goal is to improve access to high-quality care for everyone, irrespective of where they live or where they are from. Dr. Abejirinde is currently a Scientist at the Institute for Health System Solutions, Women's College Hospital where her work informs the implementation, sustainability, and expansion of virtual care programs within and beyond Ontario. She is also an Assistant Professor (Status) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. As a 2022 AMS Healthcare Fellow in Compassion and AI, her study is being conducted in partnership with three community partners, with the aim of understanding how immigrants and refugees to Canada experience virtual care and digital health compassion.  AMS Research Team Members - Ibukun Abejirinde (Scientist/Principal Investigator) - Emily Ha (Research Associate and PhD candidate, UoT) - Marlena Dang Nguyen (Equity Specialist and Research Coordinator) - Kyla Gaeul Lee (PhD student, UoT) - Isabelle Choon-Kon-Yune (Research Assistant) - Mohaddesa Khawari (Peer Researcher) AMS Study Research Partners 1. FCJ Refugee Centre Website 2. Crossroads Clinic, Women's College Hospital Website 3. Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services Website AMS Research Advisory Team Members 1. Dr. Vanessa Redditt 2. Denise Zarn 3. Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya 4. Dr. Jay Shaw Readings and Resources 1. Abejirinde IO, Ha E, Nguyen MD, Kaur D, Redditt V. Beyond technology: Digital Health Compassion for Canadian Immigrants and Refugees. January 2023. Volume 19, Number 4. Canadian Diversity (pg. 10-12). https://km4s.ca/2023/04/beyond-technology-digital-health- compassion-for-canadian-immigrants-and-refugees/ 2. Panel Discussion. Digital Health Imperative - Equity and System Transformation. Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, Canada. All Staff Professional Development Day. November 2022. Summaries- blog and video clip 3. Hankivsky, O., Grace, D., Hunting, G. et al. An intersectionality-based policy analysis framework: critical reflections on a methodology for advancing equity. Int J Equity Health 13, 119 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-014-0119-x 4. Hodges BD, Paech G, Bennett J. Without Compassion, There Is No Healthcare: Compassionate Care in a Technological World. Edited by Brian D. Hodges, Gail Paech, and Jocelyn Bennett. McGill-Queen's University Press; 2020. 5. Crenshaw K. Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory, and Antiracist Politics [1989]. In: 1st ed. Routledge; 1991:57-80. doi:10.4324/9780429500480-5 6. Singh P, King-Shier K, Sinclair S. The colours and contours of compassion: A systematic review of the perspectives of compassion among ethnically diverse patients and healthcare providers. Van Bogaert P, ed. PLoS ONE. 2018;13(5):e0197261. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0197261 Want to connect? Are you attending the Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference in Gatineau Québec (October 2-3 2023)? Join our roundtable dialogue 11:00am - 12:15pm on October 2 nd titled “Reimagining Compassionate Healthcare for Immigrants: Lessons learned from Virtual Care” Contact: Ibukun.abejirinde@wchospital.ca   Terence Tang is a General Internal Medicine physician at Trillium Health Partners located in Mississauga, Ontario, and a Clinician Scientist at the Institute for Better Health.  He has training in informatics and has a passion of using digital technology to improve care delivery and population health.    Links:   Institute for Better Health (https://www.instituteforbetterhealth.com/)    A tool to capture social determinants of health by Upstream Lab (https://upstreamlab.org/project/spark/)

Over the last month, the percentage of COVID tests coming back positive started going up again, and wastewater COVID signals are also rising, suggesting a fall COVID-19 wave could be starting in Canada. Today on Front Burner, Dr. Allison McGeer, infectious disease specialist at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital and professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, discusses the state of COVID-19 in Canada and what you need to know. Looking for a transcript of the show? They're available here daily: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Cowboy 347 will interview Neil Seeman.   About Neil Seeman — Author and Entrepreneur    Neil Seeman is a Canadian author, teacher, Internet entrepreneur, public speaker, and mental health advocate.  His new book, “Accelerated Minds: Unlocking the Fascinating, Inspiring, and Often Destructive Impulses that Drive the Entrepreneurial Brain” (Sutherland House) takes readers into the minds of people who risk it all on big ideas they believe could one day change the world … or not.  Why?  “Accelerated Minds” delves into this mindset with compassion, deep insight and discovered paths in which the vital energies of the entrepreneurial class can be directed in a more constructive and sustainable manner.  Entrepreneurs need to learn how to shift gears and put a brake pedal on their overactive brains or else they will suffer.   Neil Seeman is a respected essayist (for the Toronto Star, Nikkei Asia, The Globe and Mail, and Healthcare Quarterly) and founding member of the editorial board of the National Post.  He is an educator at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Massey College, and the Investigative Journalism Bureau.  The author is a graduate of Queen's University, the University of Toronto Law School, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.    

We need to rethink how we treat older women in healthcare. Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, examines. Dr. Paula Rochon, MD, MPH, FCRPC, is Founding Director of Women's Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women's College Hospital […]

We hear from Mark Robinson, a meterologist with the Weather Network, as well as two experts in the field of air quality, Jeff Brook, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Dr. Chung-Wai Chow, the University of Toronto's Division Director of Respirology.

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Jeff Brook, an associate professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, discusses the issues of air quality and pollution from the recent wildfires (0:46). Marc Aflalo describes some outdoors gifts to give this Father's Day weekend (9:58). And, Wendy Toyer, Executive Director of ALS Society of BC, discusses their awareness month campaign for Lou Gehrig's Disease (34:20).

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Jeff Brook, Associate Professor with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 1503: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks with ACCELERATED MINDS author, Neil Seeman, about the fascinating, inspiring and often destructive impulses that drive the entrepreneurial brain Neil Seeman is a Canadian writer, Internet entrepreneur and mental health advocate. He is Founder and Chairman of RIWI. He was CEO of RIWI from 2011 until September 2021. At the University of Toronto, he is a Senior Fellow in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. In June 2022, he was named a lifetime Fields Institute Fellow. He is a Senior Fellow at Massey College, Senior Academic Advisor to the Investigative Journalism Bureau at the Univ. of Toronto, knowledge translation advisor to the HIVE Lab, and affiliated faculty in the Centre for Global Health. He has been listed in the Canadian Who's Who since 2002. He holds a BA (Hons.) from Queen's University, a JD from the Univ. of Toronto and a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard. His research and ideas in Big Data have been applied by decision-makers and researchers in different fields to make sense of how people in all countries produce, consume and understand information and misinformation on the Web that can be collected and analyzed in near real-time. He is a regular contributing essayist to Nikkei, Healthcare Quarterly, the Toronto Star and other publications, and an advisor to PredictNow, an AI firm. His new book is "Accelerated Minds: Unlocking the Fascinating, Inspiring, and Often Destructive Impulses that Drive the Entrepreneurial Brain" (Sutherland House). See: https://neilseeman.com. Neil was founder and director of the Health Strategy Innovation Cell at the University of Toronto; a founding editorial board member of the National Post; a former researcher and consultant at IBM; and the author of hundreds of articles in international and national media, and in peer-reviewed scientific and health policy journals, including Nature, CMAJ, and Synapse. He is a mental health advocate, and is the co-author of three books on mental health topics. He is the recipient of major research grants, including a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) grant awarded through Canada's three federal research agencies: the SSHRC, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). His work has been profiled in media across the world, including the Wall Street Journal, Nikkei, BBC, CNBC, and The Economist. He has taught at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Univ. of Toronto on health policy, healthcare communications, and digital healthcare. Neil supervises a broad range of students and works with faculty and healthcare leaders internationally. He is the author of ACCELERATED MINDS (2023) Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode brings back our recurring segment because the list of things we bring to work sometimes includes viruses(!) The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how and where we work, and made us all aware of the importance of public health. So, we invite epidemiologist Laura Rosella to chat about the state of global public health. In this episode, we go back in time to explore the insights learned from 2003 SARS outbreak, 2011 H1N1 outbreak, and how these lessons informed our response to COVID-19. Professor Laura Rosella is a Canadian epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in the University of Toronto, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Population Health Analytics. Laura is the Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Population Health Analytics Lab. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars and the inaugural Stephen Family Research Chair in Community Health at the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners. Laura has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of epidemiology, public health and health services research. Her work has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, Newsweek, Reuters, CBC, CTV, The National Post, and The Globe and Mail. Laura has an incredible way of simplifying complex public health situations. We learn about the origins of Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Health Ontario, and whether or not Laura went to SARSStock. Please enjoy GOING VIRAL with Dr. Rosella – season four edition!

This episode features Dr Jenny Lau (Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Division of Palliative Care, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada) and Dr. Daniel Buchman (Everyday Ethics Lab, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto, ON, Canada)   What is already known about the topic? •             Communicable disease epidemics and pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, intensify the healthcare inequities encountered by people who use drugs. •             Pandemics are expected to increase the demand for palliative care resources. •             People who use drugs with life-limiting illnesses experience inequities in access to palliative care. •             There is limited evidence beyond the HIV/AIDS context to guide decision-makers on the provision of palliative care for people who use drugs during communicable disease epidemics and pandemics.   What this paper adds? •             This paper demonstrates that there is limited knowledge about how to provide palliative care for people who use drugs during epidemics and pandemics other than HIV/AIDS. •             We identified enablers and barriers to equitable palliative care access, which include organizational barriers, issues related to stigma and structural inequity, and access to opioids and other substances •             Our findings build on past research that seeks to integrate the premises of health equity within palliative care so health systems can be better prepared for future epidemics and pandemics.   Implications for practice, theory, or policy •             The findings from our scoping review provides accessible and relevant evidence for healthcare professionals and decision-makers (e.g. policy makers, administrators) that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic response efforts and potentially future epidemics and pandemics. •             More research is needed about palliative care access, policies, and programs for people who use drugs during communicable disease epidemics and pandemic beyond the HIV/AIDS context.  Full paper available from:    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02692163221143153  If you would like to record a podcast about your published (or accepted) Palliative Medicine paper, please contact Dr Amara Nwosu: a.nwosu@lancaster.ac.uk

Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly becoming a societal problem, as they increase polarization and impact on our physical health. In 2018, two years before the pandemic, the United Kingdom created a ministerial portfolio for loneliness. Japan, where nearly 40 per cent of the population report experiencing loneliness, began a similar position in 2021. We speak to three researchers who invite us to more deeply consider loneliness and social isolation, and their impacts on our health and society. Featuring Ananya Chakravarti, an associate professor of the history of emotions at Georgetown University in Washington in the US, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University in the US, and Kate Mulligan, an assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Health in Canada.This episode was produced by Mend Mariwany, who is also the show's executive producer. Eloise Stevens does our sound design and our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. Full credits for this episode are available here. A transcript will be available soon. Sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.Further reading: Why loneliness is both an individual thing and a shared result of the cities we createTechnology is alienating people – and it's not just those who are olderPeople feel lonelier in crowded cities – but green spaces can help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We remember the life and legacy of "Hurricane" Hazel McCallion who served as mayor of Mississauga from 1978 until 2014. She was 101 years old and just shy of her 102nd birthday. Meanwhile, the funeral for former Ontario Lt. Gov. David Onley is being held today. And, in other news, the ratio of grandparents to children is a lot higher today than before. So, what are the implications of that? Our panel has the latest. ---- THE WHO ON THE FUTURE OF THE PANDEMIC Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and epidemiologist based in Montreal and Dr. Prabhat Jha, an epidemiologist and faculty member at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Today: The COVID-19 pandemic remains a global health emergency according to the World Health Organization. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that we are in a much better place now as it pertains to the virus but that in the last 8 weeks as many as 170,000 people have died globally because of it. So, how will the WHO's decision inform Canada's public health policies towards COVID-19 and where do we go from here? Our epidemiologists react to the latest. ---- THE RISE OF CHATGPT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Libby Znaimer is now joined by Carmi Levy, a technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ontario. What is ChatGPT and what are its advantages and unintended consequences? Carmi weighs in.   Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

This episode brings back our recurring segment "Going Viral with Dr. Rosella" because the list of things we bring to work sometimes includes viruses(!) The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how and where we work, and made us all aware of the importance of public health. So, we invite epidemiologist Laura Rosella to chat about the state of global public health and its current main acts in January 2023. Laura brings her insights on the latest development in COVID-19 (the kraken), monkeypox, and her research about the importance of social connections for long-term health. Professor Laura Rosella is a Canadian epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in the University of Toronto, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Population Health Analytics. Laura is the Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Population Health Analytics Lab. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars and the inaugural Stephen Family Research Chair in Community Health at the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners. Laura has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of epidemiology, public health and health services research. Her work has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, Newsweek, Reuters, CBC, CTV, The National Post, and The Globe and Mail.

Seasonal viruses including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have come back with a vengeance, after sparing the public through most of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, new COVID subvariants threaten to be the most transmissible seen yet, and appear to be on the rise. This triple-whammy 'tridemic' is straining the healthcare system and many families — especially those with young children who skipped a couple years of viral infection. Today we're joined by Dr. Allison McGeer, an infectious disease specialist and professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, to figure out when an especially tough sick season will ease up.

Guest: Robert Cribb, investigative reporter Imagine having your license suspended and you didn't know it was in jeopardy? It all comes down to medical condition reports (MCRs), widely used forms that some medical professionals must file when patients have potentially dangerous conditions that “warrant a licence suspension,” according to the ministry. Doctors are paid to submit the form and sometimes they don't have to inform a patient. A joint investigation by the Toronto Star and the Investigative Journalism Bureau at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health has found these reports and suspensions have been applied haphazardly and they have had a devastating affect on a person's life. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Sean Pattendon and Raju Mudhar.

Stories of gratitude with a plot twist. A rebroadcast of an inspiring show where we managed to track down some of the people at the other end of the thank yous and reunite them live on air. Our guest is Prof. Meena Andiappan, a researcher at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

A reflective and emotional conversation, with psychotherapist Dr. Roberta Timothy, Director for the Masters program in Black Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.

Surprise reunions on air and stories of gratitude that will inspire you to believe in the difference each of us can make. Our guest is Prof. Meena Andiappan with U of T's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

My guest today is Professor Katherine Boydell, a Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute. She is also a Professor in Medicine at the University of New South Wales, an Adjunct Professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, and Adjunct Professor, Graduate Program in Theatre at York University, Toronto. You can find out more about body mapping here and by purchasing Katherine's book. You can also check out her ridiculously long list of academic publications here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode brings back our recurring segment "Going Viral with Dr. Rosella" because the list of things we bring to work sometimes includes viruses(!) The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how and where we work, and made us all aware of the importance of public health. So, we invite epidemiologist Laura Rosella to chat about the state of global public health and its current main acts. Laura updates us on the status of COVID-19, monkeypox and polio. She talks about the scientific process and how we can use this to frame the information we read online. Professor Laura Rosella is a Canadian epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in the University of Toronto, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Population Health Analytics. Laura is the Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Population Health Analytics Lab. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars and the inaugural Stephen Family Research Chair in Community Health at the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners. Laura has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of epidemiology, public health and health services research. Her work has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, Newsweek, Reuters, CBC, CTV, The National Post, and The Globe and Mail.

video: https://app.air.inc/a/cW1vAB3wp?ts=0 The Dark Truth of America's Federation Of State Medical Boards (start @ 3:44) Black gold? Rhizome extract said to have anti-ageing and anti-diabetic effects Oryza Chemical (Thailand), Black ginger extract could have important implications for healthy ageing and diabetes, as well as athletic performance. Presented in Bangkok by Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical's Masami Kawaziri, the herbaceous plant is also called black turmeric in Japan, and krachai dum in its country of origin, Thailand. The plant's extract has been used in Thailand for many years as a traditional medicine to boost energy and relieve gastrointestinal problems, and more recently, researchers in Asia have been looking into its benefits for seniors, diabetics and sportspersons. Energising results Its polymethoxyflavones are said to enhance energy production, thereby improving glucose, fat and lipid metabolism. This can either prevent metabolic syndrome, or aid in treating diabetes. The boost in energy production also helps to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Kawaziri shared the results of a 2016 study on the effects of black ginger extract intake on physical strength, skin condition, post-exercise fatigue, and general fatigue. Subjects who had been given the extract reported an increase in strength, and being less fatigued overall and after exercise. Brains and brawn Kawaziri said this was important for the elderly as well, since the extract is believed to minimise muscle loss. He added that the extract could play a part in “preventing poor blood circulation” and lowering blood pressure. Furthermore, he said the extract could help to enhance and maintain cognitive function, delaying or perhaps even preventing diseases like Alzheimer's. Higher levels of fluoride in pregnant woman linked to lower intelligence in their children University of Toronto Fluoride in the urine of pregnant women shows a correlation with lower measures of intelligence in their children, according to University of Toronto researchers who conducted the first study of its kind and size to examine fluoride exposure and multiple states of neurodevelopment. “Our study shows that the growing fetal nervous system may be adversely affected by higher levels of fluoride exposure,” said Dr. Howard Hu, the study's principal investigator and professor of environmental health, epidemiology and global health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. “It also suggests that the prenatal nervous system may be more sensitive to fluoride compared to that of school-aged children.” Tap water and dental products have been fluoridated in communities in Canada and the United States (as well as milk and table salt in some other countries) by varying amounts for more than 60 years to prevent cavities and improve bone health. In recent years, fierce debate over the safety of water fluoridation – particularly for children's developing brains – has fuelled researchers to explore the issue and provide evidence to inform national drinking water standards. There are some known side effects of fluoride. For example, dental defects like mild staining are common among those ingesting recommended levels of fluoride in the United States and Canada. Skeletal fluorosis – excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones – is much less common and only observed at levels of fluoride in the water that are more than five to 10 times higher than those recommended. “Relatively little is known, with confidence, about fluoride's impact on neurodevelopment,” said Hu, whose research team included experts from U of T, National Institute of Public Health of Mexico, University of Michigan, McGill University, Indiana University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Harvard School of Public Health. The study, “Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6-12 Years of Age in Mexico,” published today in Environmental Health Perspectives, analyzed data from 287 mother-child pairs in Mexico City that were part of the Early Life Exposures in Mexico to Environmental Toxicants (ELEMENT) project, which recruited pregnant women from 1994 to 2005 and has continued to follow the women and their children ever since. The research team analyzed urine samples that had been taken from mothers during pregnancy and from their children between six and 12 years of age to reconstruct personal measures of fluoride exposure for both mother and child. “This is significant because previous studies estimated exposures based on neighbourhood measurements of drinking water fluoride levels, which are indirect and much less precise measures of exposure. They also looked at children's exposures instead of prenatal exposures or had much smaller sample sizes of subjects to study,” said Dr. Hu. The researchers then analyzed how levels of fluoride in urine related to the children's verbal, perceptual-performance, quantitative, memory, and motor abilities at age four and once more between the ages of six and 12. Analyses were adjusted for other factors known to impact neurodevelopment, such as gestational age at birth, birthweight, birth order, sex, maternal marital status, smoking history, age at delivery, IQ, education, socioeconomic status and lead exposure. With regard to the study's implications for populations in North America, researchers found that urinary fluoride levels in pregnant women were somewhat higher than, but within the general range of, urinary fluoride levels seen in non-pregnant general populations in Canada and the United States. However, in Dr. Hu's opinion, the findings do not provide enough information to suggest there is no safe level of fluoride exposure. “The potential risks associated with fluoride should be further studied, particularly among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children, and more research on fluoride's impact on the developing brain is clearly needed.” Polyphenol blend may boost post-exercise recovery: RCT University of Murcia (Spain), and the University of Montpellier (France) Daily supplementation with a blend of extracts from mangosteen, elderberry, and pomegranate may delay muscle soreness and help manage post-exercise recovery, says a new study. Consumption of Fytexia's polyphenol-rich ingredient branded TensLess was associated with a 28% reduction in the perception of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), compared with a placebo group, according to results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Biomarkers of muscle damage were also reduced, in correlation with the decreases in DOMS, reported scientists from Fytexia (France), Catholic University of Murcia (Spain), and the University of Montpellier (France) in the journal Phytotherapy Research . “This prospective study highlights the beneficial, both acute and sub-chronic effects of the supplementation with TensLess, a polyphenol-rich extract-based food supplement, on adverse symptoms associated with DOMS, namely eccentric exercise-related markers of muscle impairment,” they wrote. Study details The researchers recruited 13 recreationally active athletes (men and women) to participate in their study. Participants were randomly assigned to consume placebo or 1.5 grams per day of TensLess, composed of polyphenol-rich extracts from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.), pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), and black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) combination for five days. All of the study participants performed an eccentric exercise protocol on day one of the study, and DOMS and biomarkers of muscle damage were monitored for four more days. This was then followed by a three-week “washout” period before they were crossed over to the other group for five more days. The results showed that TensLess supplementation provided a significant 33% decrease in DOMS perception as early as the first 24 hours following physical exercise, compared to placebo. In addition to this acute benefit, a 28% reduction in DOMS perception was reported compared to the placebo group for the full duration of the study. These effects were correlated with a lower levels of muscle damage-associated biomarkers, specifically creatine kinase, creatinine and myoglobin during the 4 days post-workout, added the researchers. Taken together, these positive results clearly indicate that post-exercise supplementation with TensLess may preserve myocytes and reduce soreness following eccentric exercise-induced damages, and, accordingly, significantly shorten muscle recovery. Study supports efficacy of hyaluronan for wrinkle reduction Toho University Ohashi Medical Center (Japan) Twelve weeks of supplementation with hyaluronan – also known as hyaluronic acid – may improve the “luster” of the skin and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from Japan. Data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 60 adults indicated that 120 milligrams per day of Kewpie's hyaluronan ingredients Hyabest (A) and Hyabest (S) LF-P also led to improvements in skin suppleness. “This study showed that the oral ingestion of the [molecular weight] 2 k or 300 k [hyaluronic acid] for 12 weeks suppresses wrinkles and improves the skin's luster and suppleness in people aged 59 years or less who were healthy Japanese men and women over 22 years old. From the above, [hyaluronic acid] consumption is expected to be used as a method to maintain healthy skin,” wrote researchers from Kewpie Corporation and the Toho University Ohashi Medical Center in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology . Kewpie Corp funded the study. HA and skin The skin contains about 50% of the body's hyaluronan (HA), a component present in every connective tissue. Degradation of HA and collagen is reported to be a cause of wrinkles, with many ingredient suppliers exploring the potential of supplementation to improve skin health from within. Scientists from Kewpie authored a review i published in the Nutrition Journal, which concluded: “The reduction of HA in the skin by intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as aging and ultraviolet radiation, smoking and air pollutants induce dryness in the skin. However, daily HA supplements can moisturize the skin because the metabolites of HA increases the skin moisture content by having an effect on the skin cells. Thus, consuming HA affects skin cell and improves dry skin physiologically. “This review shows that consuming HA moisturizes the skin and employing HA as a dietary supplement makes the skin healthy. We believe that countries worldwide will benefit from this review and consume HA to alleviate dry skin.” The new double-blinded, placebo-controlled study adds to this body of evidence and investigated the effects of the ingredient on wrinkles. The researchers recruited 60 Japanese men and women aged between 22 and 59 to participate in their study. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Placebo, or a HA formulation using one of two varieties, with a molecular weight of 2k or 300k (Hyabest (A) and Hyabest (S) LF-P, respectively). Both groups received a dosage of 120 mg per day. Three-dimensional analysis of their skin indicated that the HA groups showed a better level of the whole sulcus (grooves in the skin) to volume ratio, wrinkle area ratio, and wrinkle volume ratio, compared to placebo and baseline values. However, only the 300 k (Hyabest (S) LF-P) group showed significantly diminished wrinkles compared with the placebo group. Exercise can make cells healthier, promoting longer life, study finds University of Virginia Whether it's running, walking, cycling, swimming or rowing, it's been well-known since ancient times that doing some form of aerobic exercise is essential to good health and well-being. You can lose weight, sleep better, fight stress and high blood pressure, improve your mood, plus strengthen bones and muscles. “Whether muscle is healthy or not really determines whether the entire body is healthy or not,” said Zhen Yan of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. “And exercise capacity, mainly determined by muscle size and function, is the best predictor of mortality in the general population.” Yan and colleagues have completed a study in mice that, for the first time, shows that just one bout of moderate-to-intense exercise acts as a “stress test” on mitochondria in muscles. They discovered that this “stress test” induced by aerobic exercise triggers a process called mitophagy, where the muscle disposes of the damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria, making the muscle healthier. Yan compares exercise-induced mitophagy to a state vehicle inspection that removes damaged cars from the streets. “Aerobic exercise removes damaged mitochondria in skeletal muscle,” Yan said. “If you do it repeatedly, you keep removing the damaged ones. You have a better muscle with better mitochondrial quality. We clean up the clunkers, now the city, the cell, is full of healthy, functional cars.” How Exercise Removes Mitochondria ‘Clunkers' For this study, Yan and colleagues assessed the skeletal muscle of a mouse model where they had added a mitochondrial reporter gene called “pMitoTimer.” The mitochondria fluoresce green when they are healthy and turn red when damaged and broken down by the cell's waste-disposal system, the lysosomes. The mice ran on a small treadmill for 90 minutes and Yan's team observed mitochondrial stress (signs of “state inspection”) and some mitophagy (towing of the clunkers) at six hours after exercise. Yan explained that exercise in these mice also stimulated a kinase called AMPK, which in turn switched on another kinase, Ulk1. These chemical reactions appear to be important in control of the removal of dysfunctional mitochondria. “When its turned on, Ulk1 activates other components in the cell to execute the removal of dysfunctional mitochondria,” Yan said. “It's analogous to a 911 call where a tow truck removes the clunkers. However, we still do not know how these activities are coordinated.” LED lights safer, more effective in producing Vitamin D3 than sunlight Boston University Research published in Scientific Reports showsthat light from RayVio's 293nm ultraviolet (UV) LED is more efficient than sunlight at producing vitamin D3 in skin samples. Tyler Kalajian and his research team, led by Dr. Michael F. Holick, Ph.D., M.D., and supported by Boston University School of Medicine and a Boston University Ignition Award, found that skin samples exposed to RayVio's UV LED for just 0.52 minutes produced more than twice as much vitamin D3 as samples exposed to 32.5 minutes of sunlight. “We tested ultraviolet LEDs from different sources and at different wavelengths. LED showed the most significantpotential for vitamin D3 production in the shortest amount of time,” said Dr. Holick, a Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics atBoston University School of Medicine, and endocrinologist at BostonMedical Center. “This study will lead to a new generation of technologythat can be labeled as photopharmacology in which the use of LEDswith targeted wavelengths can cause specific biologic effects in humanskin to help treat and prevent chronic illnesses.” Vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteoporosis, rickets and other metabolic bone diseases and is more prevalent in northern and southern latitudes where sunlight is limited for a significant part of the year. This device for making vitamin D is ideally suited for patients with fat malabsorption syndromes including inflammatory bowel disease and gastric bypass surgery. The research shows that LEDs could be used for treating patients that are vitamin D deficient. A vitamin D3 producing UV LED device could be used on skin areas that experience less exposure to sunlight such as upper legs and arms and abdomen and back thus minimizing risk for developing non-melanoma skin cancer. The UV LED device also emits a much narrower band of UVB light and thereby decreasing likelihood of skin damage that can occur when the skin is exposed to higher wavelengths of UV radiation.

We get one medical expert's suggestions on how to treat the problems afflicting New Brunswick's health care system. Khalil Akhtar talks to Dr. Michael Rachlis, adjunct professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Dan Werb, PhD, is a writer and epidemiologist, with faculty positions in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of California San Diego and at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Werb is the author of, most recently, The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Search for a Cure, and has authored over one hundred epidemiological studies investigating the link between the spread of disease and social conditions. In this episode, Ryan and Dad talk about the power of story, how to take complicated ideas and make them palatable, and much more. You can find Dan Werb on Twitter @dmwerb. Mentioned on the Show: Dan's Book: The Invisible Seige Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/hints-of-hope-newsletter/ Free creativity tools: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/tools/ Leave a rating or review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-creator/id1185387038

Peggy and Erica Di Ruggiero, associate professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, talk about the public health lessons we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that will help revitalize the public health system. She says we too often don't learn from our lessons but hopes we will learn from COVID-19 and past pandemics. They also discuss: How COVID wasn't the great equalizer; rather it exasperated inequities. Key recommendations coming out of public health and the need for better data. The need to reinvigorate the workforce and modernize how we collaborate and govern public health. dlsph.utoronto.ca  (6/14/22 - 775) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Erica Di Ruggiero, University of Toronto This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Dominique Morisano, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa & University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Dr. Morisano tells Rubina all about the benefits and research psychedelic assisted therapy, and how the future of mental health treatment could be entering a new area. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pandemics end. It's in their nature. And in recent weeks there's a large amount of data pointing to declining deaths worldwide and the logical end of the one that's plagued us for two-plus years. Finally. But how will we know when it's really "over"? What's the criteria? What comes after the pandemic phase of Covid-19, and what does the future look like? (Oh, and how worried should you be about Monkeypox?)GUEST: Dr. David Fisman, epidemiologist, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Dr. Dominique Morisano, a Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Rubina and Dr. Morisano discuss a very disturbing study that reveals mental health issues and suicidal thoughts are high amongst Canadians after the many stressor brought on by the pandemic. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry talks with Nancy Baxter, a Canadian surgeon and public health researcher. She is the Head of Melbourne University's School of Population and Global Health, while continues to maintain her appointment as Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. [1] She is a scientist with the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute[2] and is a Senior Scientist in the Cancer Theme Group with the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES). Baxter has achieved board certifications through the American Board of Surgery (2000) and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (2002). She is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She served as the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs[3] at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health from 2016 to 2020. She was Provincial GI Endoscopy Lead[4] for Ontario at Cancer Care Ontario from 2013 to 2020. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in March 2022. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Episode 54 Amie Varley, Sara Fung, and Gina Lopez on Violence in the Health Care Workspace The Gritty nurse podcast Amie Varley, RN, BN, MScN- CP Women's Health, received her Bachelor's degree from the University of New Brunswick in Nursing and her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Toronto (U of T). She also completed a collaborative Masters Degree program with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health  at U of T in Women's Health. Amie is a dynamic speaker, advocate and activist for nursing as a profession, mental health, health equity, Womxn's health and Womxn's rights. Her Master's degree focused on the mental health of postpartum Womxn and transgender medicine.  She has worked as a nurse in many roles; Labour and Delivery Nurse, Maternal Child Nurse, Educator, Professional Practice Clinician, College/University Faculty and in Quality Improvement. Sara Fung, RN, BScN, MN,  received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Western University and her Master's of Nursing from the University of Toronto.  Her expertise is in maternal child health, with clinical experience in obstetrics and the NICU. She has worked in both academic and community hospitals and home health as a bedside nurse, educator, advanced practice nurse and professional practice specialist. In addition to working full time, she is also a mother of 2, resume writer/interview coach, and podcaster!Sara is passionate about issues such as bullying and incivility, diversity and inclusion, and helping nurses find their career paths in a profession with so many opportunities! Gina Lopez, MD, MPH received her Bachelor's of Science from the City College of New York and graduated from Albany Medical College as a Doctor of Medicine. She completed her Master of Public Health with a concentration in operations management from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. She is a practicing board certified Emergency Physician working at Boston Medical Center, which is the busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. As an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine, she has special interests in trauma, team dynamics, work-life integration and resilience as well as diversity and inclusion. She is the director of workplace safety for the emergency department and active in policy and procedures development and training related to workplace violence and management of escalation. Clinically, she strives to be an empathic listener and holistic care provider and personally, she is an involved mother of three and supportive wife. Emergency Nurses Association Workplace Violence Violence in the Emergency Department: Resources for a Safer Workplace Emergency Doctors and Nurses Team Up on No Silence on ED Violence Campaign ACEP Policies Protection from Violence in the Emergency DepartmentThe American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) believes that workplace violence is a preventable and significant public health problem and that optimal patient care can be achieved only when patients, health care workers, and all other persons in the emergency department are protected against violent acts occurring within the department. Emergency Department Violence: An Overview and Compilation of Resources