MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions
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MAP is Canada’s largest research centre focused on health equity and the social determinants of health. Based at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. Learn more at maphealth.ca
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Join us in Toronto on Nov 25 for the 2025 Solutions for Healthy Cities Symposium!🎉
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social
Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social
Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium
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"When we talk about the primary care crisis, we often focus on patients who don't have a family doctor," Dr. Archna Gupta, a scientist St. Michael’s. "But we looked at nearly 10 million patients who do have a family doctor and they're still struggling to get care." www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
These patients have a family doctor, but they’re hours away. The hidden health-care struggle for thousands in Ontario
A study published Monday measured how geographical distance between family doctors and their patients might affect quality of care.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"When we talk about the primary care crisis, we often focus on patients who don't have a family doctor," Dr. Archna Gupta, a scientist St. Michael’s. "But we looked at nearly 10 million patients who do have a family doctor and they're still struggling to get care." www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
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We’re building our next Strategic Plan — and we want your input.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
Unity Health Toronto Community Board Meeting 2025
Unity Health Toronto's Annual Community Board Meeting
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re building our next Strategic Plan — and we want your input.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
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Ontario’s Drug Checking Community at St. Michael’s Hospital received support from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program to expand its drug checking model to regions across the province. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Ontario communities - Canada.ca
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treat...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Ontario’s Drug Checking Community at St. Michael’s Hospital received support from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program to expand its drug checking model to regions across the province. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
Do you want to improve how we include patient and community voices in research? The Patient and Community Engagement in Research Committee at Unity Health Toronto is looking for people who have experience as patients, caregivers and community members. Learn more + apply by Nov 24: bit.ly/pcerc2025
Applications open to join the Patient and Community Engagement in Research Committee (PCERC)
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October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Do you want to improve how we include patient and community voices in research? The Patient and Community Engagement in Research Committee at Unity Health Toronto is looking for people who have experience as patients, caregivers and community members. Learn more + apply by Nov 24: bit.ly/pcerc2025
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Our Healthbox has launched at Piikani Nation, providing free access to HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, harm reduction supplies, health & essential wellness products. Dr. Sean B. Rourke, with @map-health.bsky.social, spoke to the @lethbridgeherald.bsky.social. lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Vending machine focuses on self care
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BROCKET - The Piikani Nation is the latest recipient of Our Healthbox, a free
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October 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our Healthbox has launched at Piikani Nation, providing free access to HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, harm reduction supplies, health & essential wellness products. Dr. Sean B. Rourke, with @map-health.bsky.social, spoke to the @lethbridgeherald.bsky.social. lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
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A message from Unity Health Toronto on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: unityhealth.to/2025/09/upda...?
Building a foundation: An update on Unity Health Toronto’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts
For the past year, Unity Health Toronto has continued to lay a strong foundation for our growing Indigenous Health Program and Service, which guides our efforts to improve the care we provide to…
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September 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A message from Unity Health Toronto on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: unityhealth.to/2025/09/upda...?
Join us in Toronto on Nov 25 for the 2025 Solutions for Healthy Cities Symposium!🎉
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social
Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social
Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium
September 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Join us in Toronto on Nov 25 for the 2025 Solutions for Healthy Cities Symposium!🎉
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social
Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social
Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium
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Dr. Sean B. Rourke, scientist at the @map-health.bsky.social & director of REACH Nexus, has been awarded the Eric Jackman Prize by the Royal Society of Canada. Congratulations to Dr. Rourke on receiving this remarkable honour!
Read more in this @utoronto.ca article: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/s...
Read more in this @utoronto.ca article: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/s...
Sean Rourke recognized with inaugural Eric Jackman Prize by Royal Society of Canada
Sean Rourke, a scientist in the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto and professor of psychiatry in the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medi...
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September 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Dr. Sean B. Rourke, scientist at the @map-health.bsky.social & director of REACH Nexus, has been awarded the Eric Jackman Prize by the Royal Society of Canada. Congratulations to Dr. Rourke on receiving this remarkable honour!
Read more in this @utoronto.ca article: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/s...
Read more in this @utoronto.ca article: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/s...
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New ODPRN study found that from Jan 2018 - Jun 2022, majority of alcohol toxicity deaths in Ontario occurred among men, people aged 25–44, in private residences, and involved other non-alcohol substances.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New ODPRN study found that from Jan 2018 - Jun 2022, majority of alcohol toxicity deaths in Ontario occurred among men, people aged 25–44, in private residences, and involved other non-alcohol substances.
odprn.ca/research/pub...
odprn.ca/research/pub...
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🎙️ Great to be part of the latest ICES podcast to talk all things primary care
I was joined by Sandy Epp, an #OurCare participant, who shares personal stories about her struggles & what gives her hope
Listen to learn more about how we can build a better system:
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I was joined by Sandy Epp, an #OurCare participant, who shares personal stories about her struggles & what gives her hope
Listen to learn more about how we can build a better system:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
In Our VoICES
Science Podcast · Updated Monthly · In Our VoICES is an ICES podcast that takes you beyond the data to meet the people – and hear the stories – that help shape health and healthcare, for all of us.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🎙️ Great to be part of the latest ICES podcast to talk all things primary care
I was joined by Sandy Epp, an #OurCare participant, who shares personal stories about her struggles & what gives her hope
Listen to learn more about how we can build a better system:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
I was joined by Sandy Epp, an #OurCare participant, who shares personal stories about her struggles & what gives her hope
Listen to learn more about how we can build a better system:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Congratulations to Drs. Jim Dunn and Kamran Khan on being elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences! Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community. Read more: maphealth.ca/two-map-scie...
August 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Jim Dunn and Kamran Khan on being elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences! Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community. Read more: maphealth.ca/two-map-scie...
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We are currently seeking a Research Coordinator II (Epidemiologist) for a temporary full-time position (18 months).
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to impactful drug policy research in a collaborative environment.
Learn more at odprn.ca/get-involved...
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to impactful drug policy research in a collaborative environment.
Learn more at odprn.ca/get-involved...
July 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We are currently seeking a Research Coordinator II (Epidemiologist) for a temporary full-time position (18 months).
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to impactful drug policy research in a collaborative environment.
Learn more at odprn.ca/get-involved...
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to impactful drug policy research in a collaborative environment.
Learn more at odprn.ca/get-involved...
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6.5 million Canadians don't have access to a family doctor. Let's work together to get that number down.
The deadline to submit responses for the Our Care survey is Wednesday July 30. Share your story and help us rebuild Canadian health care.
Learn more: ourcare.ca/survey
The deadline to submit responses for the Our Care survey is Wednesday July 30. Share your story and help us rebuild Canadian health care.
Learn more: ourcare.ca/survey
July 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
6.5 million Canadians don't have access to a family doctor. Let's work together to get that number down.
The deadline to submit responses for the Our Care survey is Wednesday July 30. Share your story and help us rebuild Canadian health care.
Learn more: ourcare.ca/survey
The deadline to submit responses for the Our Care survey is Wednesday July 30. Share your story and help us rebuild Canadian health care.
Learn more: ourcare.ca/survey
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📣 A new scoping review funded by the Institute for Pandemics highlights how COVID-19 disproportionately impacted racialized communities in Canada—driven by longstanding structural inequities and systemic racism, worsened during public health crises.
July 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
📣 A new scoping review funded by the Institute for Pandemics highlights how COVID-19 disproportionately impacted racialized communities in Canada—driven by longstanding structural inequities and systemic racism, worsened during public health crises.
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WE'RE HIRING an experienced Project Manager II to lead the coordination, implementation, and operational oversight of the PREPARED initiative (Pandemic Preparedness Engaging Primary Care and Emergency Departments). Apply by Aug. 5: gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
WE'RE HIRING an experienced Project Manager II to lead the coordination, implementation, and operational oversight of the PREPARED initiative (Pandemic Preparedness Engaging Primary Care and Emergency Departments). Apply by Aug. 5: gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
In this op-ed for the Toronto Star, MAP scientist and OurCare lead @tarakiran.bsky.social reflects on learnings from the OurCare Standard and underscores the importance of the ongoing survey to hear how Canada’s care measures up. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... @unityhealthto.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
In this op-ed for the Toronto Star, MAP scientist and OurCare lead @tarakiran.bsky.social reflects on learnings from the OurCare Standard and underscores the importance of the ongoing survey to hear how Canada’s care measures up. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... @unityhealthto.bsky.social
As wildfire season continues across Canada, check out this simple guide to reducing wildfire smoke in community spaces. It was developed by indoor air quality and knowledge translation experts at MAP, @utoronto.ca and @uwaterloo.ca. maphealth.ca/wp-content/u...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As wildfire season continues across Canada, check out this simple guide to reducing wildfire smoke in community spaces. It was developed by indoor air quality and knowledge translation experts at MAP, @utoronto.ca and @uwaterloo.ca. maphealth.ca/wp-content/u...
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The Navigator program, developed by Dr. Stephen Hwang, Director of MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s, helps people experiencing homelessness navigate the health-care system. Dr. Hwang recently spoke to the @TorontoStar. www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
How Canadian hospitals are trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients
The program was established to break the cycle of hospital readmission and improve health outcomes.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Navigator program, developed by Dr. Stephen Hwang, Director of MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s, helps people experiencing homelessness navigate the health-care system. Dr. Hwang recently spoke to the @TorontoStar. www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
As syphilis rates soar in Canada and the prairies see an HIV rate 3x that of the national average, MAP scientist Dr. Sean Rourke looks to tackle the barriers many face when it comes to testing. Read more about the new rapid test clinical trials he is leading: www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma...
July 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As syphilis rates soar in Canada and the prairies see an HIV rate 3x that of the national average, MAP scientist Dr. Sean Rourke looks to tackle the barriers many face when it comes to testing. Read more about the new rapid test clinical trials he is leading: www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma...
The Navigator program, developed by MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital, helps people experiencing homelessness navigate the health-care system. The program has expanded to Vancouver, with plans to start in Montreal later this year. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How St. Michael's Hospital is trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients | CBC News
The Navigator Program helps steer unhoused people through a health-care system that can be especially challenging for patients without a fixed address or means to advocate for themselves. The program ...
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July 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Navigator program, developed by MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital, helps people experiencing homelessness navigate the health-care system. The program has expanded to Vancouver, with plans to start in Montreal later this year. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The Navigator Program pairs patients experiencing homelessness with trained Navigators to offer support & improve outcomes. It's now coming to hospitals in Vancouver and Montreal. Dr. Stephen Hwang of @map-health.bsky.social spoke to @yourmorningctv.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxcB...
New Toronto Program Supports Unhoused People With Hospital Visits | Your Morning
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May 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Navigator Program pairs patients experiencing homelessness with trained Navigators to offer support & improve outcomes. It's now coming to hospitals in Vancouver and Montreal. Dr. Stephen Hwang of @map-health.bsky.social spoke to @yourmorningctv.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxcB...
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📢 Our latest paper helps explain why we don't have enough family docs to go around.
More and more docs trained in family medicine are choosing to practice in a focused area, usually in a hospital
Full article @annfammed.bsky.social:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
More and more docs trained in family medicine are choosing to practice in a focused area, usually in a hospital
Full article @annfammed.bsky.social:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
📢 Our latest paper helps explain why we don't have enough family docs to go around.
More and more docs trained in family medicine are choosing to practice in a focused area, usually in a hospital
Full article @annfammed.bsky.social:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...
@unityhealthto.bsky.social
More and more docs trained in family medicine are choosing to practice in a focused area, usually in a hospital
Full article @annfammed.bsky.social:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...
@unityhealthto.bsky.social