GEM News
New Publication > Prescribing phones to address health equity needs in the COVID-19 era: the PHONE-CONNECT program
Prescribing phones to address health equity needs in the COVID-19 era: the PHONE-CONNECT program is the newest article to highlight a GHEM project. Read the full article here: https://www.jmir.org/2021/4/e23914/
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Response to COVID-19 for Patients Experiencing Homelessness
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Inner City Health Associates, University Health Network, Parkdale Queen West CHC, The Neighborhood Group, SoundTimes and the City of Toronto have been collaboratively supporting…
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“ER doctors gave cellphones to their patients and results were stunning” – PHONE-CONNECT Editorial
We are proud to share this Toronto Star editorial, written by Drs. Andrea Somers, Jennifer Hulme and Kate Lazier, about the initial successes of the PHONE-CONNECT project: “ER doctors gave…
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Understanding the experiences of non-insured individuals in Toronto’s emergency departments
Congratulations to Dr. Colin Siu on his successful application for funding from Physicians’ Services Incorporated (PSI) Foundation to complete his resident research project. This project, which has been co-designed with…
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2020 DFCM Division of Emergency Medicine Awards
GHEM is very proud to be so well represented in the 2020 DFCM Division of Emergency Medicine Awards! A hearty congratulations to these very deserving award winners: Dr. Megan Landes…
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New Publication > Understanding current practice of opioid use disorder management in emergency departments across Canada: A cross-sectional study
Understanding current practice of opioid use disorder management in emergency departments across Canada: A cross-sectional study is the newest publication from GHEM Members Drs. Jennifer Hulme and Hasan Sheikh. Read…
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New Publication > Using Experiential Simulation-Based Learning to Increase Engagement in Global Health Education: an Evaluation of Self-reported Participant Experience
Using Experiential Simulation-Based Learning to Increase Engagement in Global Health Education: an Evaluation of Self-reported Participant Experience is the latest publication from GHEM Member Dr. Jennifer Hulme. Read the full…
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Launch of HEalth Care Worker PROphylaxis (HEROs) Trial
Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Megan Landes, GHEM Director, and Dr. Kevin Kain, tropical disease expert and Researcher at Toronto General Hospital, are leading a randomized controlled trial investigating whether hydroxychloroquine can…
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TAAAC-EM Pivots to Virtual Teaching Program
At a time when medical expertise is most needed, COVID-19 has disrupted medical education around the globe. We made the difficult decision in late March to cancel our May teaching…
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