Injury is NOT Equal: Recent Episodes
Centre for Injury Prevention
No one enjoys being injured, especially when it could be prevented! No, not the bump on the knee or the scratch on the elbow. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals differently and is influenced by systemic racism, sexism and the social determinants of health. Join hosts from Sunnybrook's Centre for Injury Prevention, along with community experts, doctors, healthcare professionals, and follow stories from individuals living with injury. Injury is not equal is a podcast that’s digging deep to understand the “why”, highlighting the diverse journey of injury, and identifying ways to prevent it.
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Violent injury is a pressing global public health issue, with survivors at a much higher risk of experiencing repeated injuries. At Sunnybrook, violent injuries make up approximately 19% of all trauma activations—a figure that has risen significantly over time. To combat this, the BRAVE Program (Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Empathy) delivers hospital-based violence intervention aimed at reducing injury recidivism and preventing retaliation. Through coordinated wraparound services, BRAVE addresses key modifiable risk factors, fostering recovery and disrupting the cycle of violence.
Guest Speakers:
Michael Lewis
Case Manager, BRAVE Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Michael is a Case Manager with Sunnybrook’s BRAVE Program and has over 20 years of experience in the Social Services sector. Michael played a pivotal role in the launch of the BRAVE Program in September 2020. As the programs first and sole case manager for the first 3 years, Michael worked diligently to support violently injured patients receiving care through Sunnybrook’s trauma program.
Elena Gordon
Case Manager, BRAVE Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Elena is the second case manager working with Sunnybrook’s BRAVE Program. Elena joined the team in 2023, partnering with Michael as the BRAVE Program expanded to support patients across the city’s East and West ends through Scarborough Health Network and Humber River Hospital. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Social Work, Elena brings over 8 years of experience working with vulnerable youth.
Resources:
BRAVE – Introduction to Sunnybrook’s Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program
BRAVE Program
SafeTO: A Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Producer:
Cassandra Matchett
Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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In 2021, Sunnybrook opened the Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic, aiming to provide coordinated, centralized follow-up care for all trauma patients up to one year after discharge. In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest Lindsay Witiuk to discuss the impact of tertiary prevention efforts, including trauma recovery services and community resources, in disrupting the cycle of repeat injuries. Lindsay shares insights from her work at the Trauma Recovery Clinic, highlighting how these services address gaps in care and exploring areas where there is still room for improvement.
Guest Speakers:
Lindsay Witiuk, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Lindsay is a Registered Social Worker with nearly 10 years’ experience in the social services field. She is an advocate in supporting individuals in various settings living with a myriad of psychosocial challenges including, mental health and substance use, homelessness, child welfare involvement and individuals accessing the health care system.
Lindsay enjoys her role as a Social Worker at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in the Outpatient Trauma Recovery Clinic working with survivors of traumatic injuries once they have transitioned from acute care and into the community. Lindsay believes in health equity and the importance of ensuring a safe and trauma-informed environment for patients and families to heal.
Resources:
Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Producer:
Cassandra Matchett
Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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This episode contains discussions about human trafficking and intimate partner violence, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Listener’s discretion is advised.
Human trafficking in Canada is a serious human rights violation that can lead to emotional, physical, and psychological trauma. Between 2012 and 2022, nearly 4000 incidents of human trafficking have been reported in Canada, however, many cases go undetected (Statistics Canada, 2023). In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speaker Dr. Julianna Deutscher to examine how cycles of violence, control, and exploitation contribute to repeated injury, and what healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities can do to break these cycles.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Julianna Deutscher, MD
Emergency and Trauma Physician, University of Toronto
Dr. Deutscher is an emergency and trauma physician at the University of Toronto. She graduated from medical school at the University of Alberta and completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Toronto prior to completing a fellowship in Global Emergency Medicine at Queen's University. She has worked in human trafficking prevention and education for over a decade, starting initially from the community level as a board member for Magdalene House Society. While much of her career has focussed on trafficking in Canada, she has more recently contributed to projects overseas focussing on refugees and migrants.
Resources:
Canadian Hotline for Human Trafficking
1-833-900-1010
Abused and Brain Injured
Trafficking in persons in Canada, 2022
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Producer:
Cassandra Matchett
Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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In this first season 3 episode of Injury is Not Equal, we explore the critical intersection between injury recidivism and mental health. Research has found that one of the greatest predictors of unintentional injury recidivism is Mental illness. One study that analyzed injury recidivism following orthopedic trauma, found that mental illness was present in 57% of recidivists.
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Mason to discuss the connection between mental health and injury recidivism.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Stephanie Mason, MD PhD
Burn and General Surgeon, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto
Dr. Mason completed her residency training in general surgery at the University of Toronto. She completed fellowship training in Burn, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center. She is the Interim Medical Director of the Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Dr. Mason’s clinical interests include emergency general surgery, and multidisciplinary management of skin and soft tissue diseases, particularly thermal injury. Dr. Mason’s research interests include burn health services research and survivorship, with a particular focus on the impact of socioeconomic marginalization on injury outcomes.
Resources:
Trauma recidivism is pervasive and is associated with mental and social health opportunities
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Producer:
Cassandra Matchett
Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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Have you ever thought about traumatic injury as a chronic disease? We often perceive injury as a one-time event, but the reality is that the effects of traumatic injury can last a lifetime. In season 3 of Injury is NOT Equal, we delve into injury recidivism—when survivors of traumatic injuries return to the emergency department with repeated injuries. We’ll explore the psychological and physiological aspects of re-injury and the social determinants that perpetuate this cycle.
Stay tuned as we uncover the critical role of tertiary prevention in breaking the cycle of injury recidivism. Through insightful discussions with experts and personal stories from those affected, we aim to bring awareness to health inequities and discuss ways to improve health through an injury prevention lens.
Resources:
Trauma recidivism is pervasive and is associated with mental and social health opportunities
A novel prospective approach to evaluate trauma recidivism: the concept of the past trauma history
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Producer:
Cassandra Matchett
Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.Throughout season two we heard from many experts and individuals with lived experience who discussed the intersecting determinants of health associated with traumatic brain injury. In this season finale, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick reviews each episode this season and shines light on some of the key messages and common theme’s raised.
Guest Speakers:
- S2. Ep. 1 - Steve Lanys-Morris & J Lanys-Morris
- S2. Ep. 2 - Julie Osbelt & Nicole Cross
- S2. Ep. 3 & 4 - Halina (Lin) Haag
- S2. Ep. 5 - Matthew Burke & Vincy Chan
- S2. Ep. 6 - Flora Matheson
- S2. Ep. 7 & 8 - Judy Gargaro
Resources:
- Brain Injury Canada
Host & Producer:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter at Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.Traumatic brain injury is observed in all age groups across the lifespan, but some groups are more vulnerable than others for a number of factors. Seniors aged 65 years and older are at a significantly higher risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Evidence suggests that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians 65 years and older fall. On average, older adults with TBI experience higher rates of death and disability, slower recovery, and greater impacts to cognition, functional ability and psychosocial outcomes.
In part 2 of this episode series, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick continues the conversation with guest speaker Judy Gargaro to understand the complex relationship between TBI and older age, and the solutions needed to best support this growing population. Guest Speakers:Judy Gargaro
Manager, Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project, University Health Network
Judy is the Manager for the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project at University Health Network. Judy has been focusing on developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based pathways of care for persons with neurotrauma, with particular focus on those with comorbidities and who have traditionally been under-served by the healthcare system. Judy has been working with persons with brain and spinal cord injury for the last 35 years and has collaborated with administrators, clinicians (brain injury, spinal cord injury and other sectors) and policy makers to improve the quality of care available to persons after all severities of neurotrauma.
Resources:
- Brain Injury Canada
Host & Producer:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter at Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
Support the showThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury
This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is observed in all age groups across the lifespan, but some groups are more vulnerable than others for a number of factors. Seniors aged 65 years and older are at a significantly higher risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Evidence suggests that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians 65 years and older fall. On average, older adults with TBI experience higher rates of death and disability, slower recovery, and greater impacts to cognition, functional ability and psychosocial outcomes.
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speaker Judy Gargaro to discuss the many factors that impact risk and outcome of TBI in older adults.
Guest Speakers:
Judy Gargaro
Manager, Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project, University Health Network
Judy is the Manager for the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project at University Health Network. Judy has been focusing on developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based pathways of care for persons with neurotrauma, with particular focus on those with comorbidities and who have traditionally been under-served by the healthcare system. Judy has been working with persons with brain and spinal cord injury for the last 35 years and has collaborated with administrators, clinicians (brain injury, spinal cord injury and other sectors) and policy makers to improve the quality of care available to persons after all severities of neurotrauma.
Resources:
- Brain Injury Canada
- Food Deserts and Food Swamps: A Primer
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter at Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
Support the showThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in cognitive, emotional and behavioural symptoms such as memory impairment, poor judgement, issues with anger management, inappropriate emotional response, and engagement with high risk behaviours. These symptoms and impairments can increase an individual’s risk of interaction with police and involvement with the justice system. In fact, evidence indicates that individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury are about two and a half times more likely to be incarcerated than individuals without a TBI (McIsaac et al., 2016). Studies have also indicated that the majority of incarcerated participants report having a TBI before their first criminal offence.
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speaker Dr. Flora Matheson to discuss the widely unknown and complex intersection between TBI and the criminal justice system.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Flora Matheson, PhDResearch Scientist II, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Michael’s Hospital
Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies, Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Flora Matheson leads the Justice and Equity Lab located at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Michael’s Hospital. As a Sociologist, her research is focused on solutions to reduce social and health inequities among people experiencing problems gambling and imprisonment; solutions that are built with and for these communities. As a Sociologist she uses a gender lens and social determinants of health approach to enact change.
Resources:
- Association between traumatic brain injury and incarceration: a population-based cohort study
- Brain Injury Canada
- Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Support the showThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.
1 in 5 Canadians experience mental illness in any given year, with young individuals the ages of 15-24 more likely than any other age group (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2023). The pandemic has amplified the experience of equity-seeking communities and highlighted the disparity in access to quality health care. Research and evidence indicates a connection between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mental health. Specifically, TBI survivors are at increased risk of developing a psychiatric condition or exacerbating a pre-existing condition.
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speakers Dr. Matthew Burke and Dr. Vincy Chan to discuss the important and complex intersection between TBI and mental health.
Guest Speakers:Dr. Matthew Burke
Cognitive Neurologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Matthew Burke is a Cognitive Neurologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto with cross appointments between Psychiatry and Neurology. He holds positions as Medical Director of Sunnybrook’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program, Neuropsychiatry Lead for University of Toronto Neurology Program and the Clinical Research Co-lead for the Concussion Ontario Network. Prior to his current appointments, Dr. Burke completed medical school and neurology training at the University of Toronto as well as a fellowship in Cognitive Neurology and Neuropsychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Burke’s research focuses on complex disorders such as TBI that lie at the interface between neurology and psychiatry.
Dr. Vincy Chan
Assistant Scientist, KITE – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
Assistant Professor (Status), Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto
Dr. Vincy Chan is an Assistant Scientist at KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network and an Assistant Professor (Status) at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation and the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto. Her research aims to understand the health, health service use, and health outcomes of individuals with TBI across the lifespan and continuum of healthcare. Dr. Chan is also the Co-Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury in Underserved Populations Research Program, which aims to amplify knowledge of traumatic brain injury and rehabilitation to address care gaps and improve health outcomes for diverse underserved populations with traumatic brain injury.
Resources:
- Brain Injury Canada
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Mental Health Helplines & Crisis Support
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at O
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.
It is estimated that for every NHL player who suffers a brain injury, approximately 7000 Canadian women experience the same as the result of intimate partner violence. This equates to about 250,000 new cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) related brain injury each year in Canada. IPV is a major public health crisis, and includes physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and other forms of abuse. Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide will experience IPV in their lifetime, placing them at high risk of acquiring a traumatic brain injury (Brain Injury Canada, 2023).
In part 2 of this episode series, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick continues the conversation with guest speaker Lin Haag around the long-term disparities and solutions needed to address IPV related TBI.
Guest Speaker:
Halina (Lin) Haag, MSW, RSW, PhD(c)
PhD candidate and Contract Faculty member with the Faculty of Social Work, Wilfred Laurier University
Research trainee at the Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab, University of Toronto
Lin is exploring the gendered experiences of brain injury and the barriers and facilitating factors influencing mental health, return to work, and social integration encountered by brain injured women survivors of intimate partner violence. Lin is committed to improving outcomes through direct practice, innovative research, and professional education, believing that increased knowledge and understanding in the community is key. In 2021 she was honoured to receive the Neurological Health Charities of Canada’s Changemaker Award for her work in IPV-related brain injury. As someone with lived experience of brain injury, she has been a guest speaker addressing issues of disability, brain injury, and marginalization for a variety of international academic, professional, and community-based organizations. Her work has been generously funded by the Ontario Women’s Health Scholar Award.
Resources:
- ABI Research Lab
- Abused and Brain Injured Toolkit
- Brain Injury Canada
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury
This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.
It is estimated that for every NHL player who suffers a brain injury, approximately 7000 Canadian women experience the same as the result of intimate partner violence. This equates to about 250,000 new cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) related brain injury each year in Canada. IPV is a major public health crisis, and includes physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and other forms of abuse. Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide will experience IPV in their lifetime, placing them at high risk of acquiring a traumatic brain injury (Brain Injury Canada, 2023).
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speaker Lin Haag to discuss the often missed and unknown connection between TBI and IPV.
Guest Speaker:
Halina (Lin) Haag, MSW, RSW, PhD(c)
PhD candidate and Contract Faculty member with the Faculty of Social Work, Wilfred Laurier University
Research trainee at the Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab, University of Toronto
Lin is exploring the gendered experiences of brain injury and the barriers and facilitating factors influencing mental health, return to work, and social integration encountered by brain injured women survivors of intimate partner violence. Lin is committed to improving outcomes through direct practice, innovative research, and professional education, believing that increased knowledge and understanding in the community is key. In 2021 she was honoured to receive the Neurological Health Charities of Canada’s Changemaker Award for her work in IPV-related brain injury. As someone with lived experience of brain injury, she has been a guest speaker addressing issues of disability, brain injury, and marginalization for a variety of international academic, professional, and community-based organizations. Her work has been generously funded by the Ontario Women’s Health Scholar Award.
Resources:
- ABI Research Lab
- Abused and Brain Injured Toolkit
- Brain Injury Canada
- Intimate Partner Violence: Experiences of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Women in Canada
- SOAR Project
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury
This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund.
Traumatic brain injuries can be life-long, irreversible, and often lead to complex cognitive, behavioral, and physical changes. These changes can have significant impact on activities of daily living, employability, and interpersonal relationships. Survivors of traumatic brain injury require specialized rehabilitation and long-term supports to improve recovery and outcome.
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speakers Nicole and Julie who discuss the importance of access to specialized services and neurorehabilitation for survivors of traumatic brain injury.
Guest Speakers:
Julie Osbelt, BA, TR (Hons)
Toronto ABI Network (TABIN) and Toronto Central ABI System Navigator
Julie’s role as the ABI Referral Coordinator with the Toronto ABI Network is largely intertwined with her role as the Toronto Central ABI System Navigator. She has worked in the field of brain injury for over 25 years. Over the past almost 10 years, Julie has managed a centralized referral system for inpatient and community-based referrals across the GTA for the Toronto ABI Network.
Nicole Cross, RN, MN
Neurosurgical Education and Outreach Network, Clinical Outreach Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Nicole acts as an ongoing support/ liaison for interprofessional teams at non-specialized centres supporting patients and families who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. Nicole additionally provides education to patients and families recovering from traumatic brain injuries and acts as an ongoing support/ liaison for system navigation and access to specialized services and programs in the community. Nicole also engages in regional and system level initiatives to improve neurosurgical care pathways, quality of care, and transitions in care.
Resources:
- Toronto ABI Network
- Referral to Rehabilitation after severe traumatic brain injury: Results from the PariS-TBI Study
- Brain Injury Canada
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to complex cognitive, behavioural and physical changes. These changes can have significant impact on cognition, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, and employability. In addition, TBI can be a chronic and life-long condition requiring long-term supports and health care costs that may not be covered. As a result, survivors of traumatic brain injury may be faced with considerable socioeconomic challenges.
In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by Steve and his wife J who are both brain injury survivors. Steve and J speak about their lived experiences with TBI and uncover some of the socioeconomic realities that disproportionately affect many traumatic injury survivors.
Together, Steve and J work hard to advocate for brain injury survivors, which is demonstrated through their platform, “Invisible Advocate.”
Guest Speakers:
Steve Lanys-Morris and J. Lanys-Morris
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeD0jiDX15FzZdsxVag0sg
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleAdvocate
Instagram/TikTok:@invisibleadvocate
Resources:Brain Injury Canada
P.A.R.T.Y. Program
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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Injury is not experienced equally across all communities or individuals. In fact, some groups are impacted by injury more than others. Injury risk and outcome is influenced by the social determinants of health and intersecting marginalization’s.
In this trailer, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick introduces season 2 of “Injury is NOT Equal.” This season, Shaelyn will be sitting down with experts and individuals with lived experiences to discuss the many factors that disproportionately affect risk and outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is one of the leading causes of disability globally and it accounts for 2% of the population in Canada. Each year, approximately 165,000 individuals in Canada are affected by TBI. By 2031, it is expected that TBI will be among the most common neurological conditions to affect Canadians (Brain Injury Canada, 2022).
Resources:
- The Cost of Injury in Canada 2021
- Brain Injury Canada
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator
Centre for Injury Prevention
Producer:
Rheegan Goodale
Student Journalist and Multimedia Reporter
Humber College
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
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On the final episode of Season 1 of Injury is NOT Equal we focus on the topic of post-injury and marginalization. Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci, is joined by Corey Freedman, manager of Trauma Services at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and together with their guests, Dr. Barbara Haas and Dr. Stephanie Mason, explore how inequity is persistent and even after an injury incident, particular individuals and groups are even further at risk and significantly disadvantaged when it comes to long-term health outcomes, morbidity and mortality.
Call to action:
On an individual level, we have to change the way we perceive and talk about injury. We need to hear patients and how their lives are affected by injury and what they need to succeed post-injury.
On a system level, we have to focus on preventative care and stop the spiral effect of marginalization. Injury is not as an episodic event but a long-term issue which has effects on both patients and society as a whole.
Guests:
Dr. Barbara Haas
Trauma surgeon and ICU physician, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Dr. Haas’s research program focuses on trauma and emergency surgery in older adults, as well as long-term outcomes after severe injury.
Dr. Stephanie Mason
Burn and General Surgeon , Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Toronto
Dr. Mason’s research interests include burn health services research and survivorship, with a particular focus on the impact of socioeconomic marginalization on injury outcomes.
Corey Freedman
Manager, Trauma Services
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Resources mentioned in this episode:
•Stigma and Marginalization: Definition
•Marginalization: Conceptualizing patient vulnerabilities in the framework of social determinants of health – An integrative review
• Increased Rate of Long-term Mortality Among Burn Survivors A Population-based Matched Cohort Study
•Return to Work and Functional Outcomes After Major Trauma Who Recovers, When and How Well?
•Association of Severe Trauma with Work and Earnings in a National Cohort in Canada
Host & Executive Producer:
Shari Thompson-Ricci
P.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
@itsShariTR
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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“Youth Voices” A Special Series from INJURY IS NOT EQUAL
Chapter 3: Injury & Low Socio-Economic Status (SES)
The Centre for Injury Prevention introduces you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series from Injury is NOT Equal podcast. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH.
*The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal (including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.*DISCLAIMER: A warning to our listeners, this episode contains conversations about mental illness, violence, suicide and trauma. Listeners' discretion is advised!
LISTENERS’ DISCRETION IS ADVISED!**This episode brings a fresh new prospective, highlighting factors associated with youth living in low socio-economic status households that may be unfavorably vulnerable to injury-risk. This team of 4 Toronto based student, explore brain development; mental and physical health disadvantages and they specifically comment on their experience with public educational cuts and youth supports that have been recently dissolved, overall pointing out its negative impact on youth living in low socio-economic status communities.
Call to action:
We hope we opened your eyes to the idea that there are many factors that influence and increase one’s susceptibility to injury and trauma. One thing we learned is that cuts to programing and services only harm those who are most in need, especially youth.
If you, or anyone you know is struggling due to mental illness or is in need of help, please know there are assistance and supports available for ALL in our community. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Let’s take care of ourselves and one another!
If you are in immediate DANGER or fear for your safety, please CALL 911.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- CBC article- Ontario government cuts $25M in funding for specialized school programs
- Article: Adolescent development and risk of injury: Using developmental science to improve interventions
- BMC Public Health Article: Socioeconomic status and non-fatal injuries among Canadian adolescents: variations across SES and injury measures
- Association of Severe Trauma With Work and Earnings in a National Cohort in Canada
- Age-Associated Executive Dysfunction, the Prefrontal Cortex, and Complex Decision Making
- Disparities in Adolescent Health and Health Care: Does Socioeconomic Status Matter?
- Stanford News: Embracing stress is more important than reducing stress, Stanford psychologist says
Special thanks to Nathalie Barsoumian the TDSB Experiential Learning Educator for her support.
Guest Hosts and Producers of this Episode:Ahmed Elshafey
Summer-Rainne Loehl
Rosalind Hanson
Alicia Maameri
Podcast Produced By:Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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Trigger warning: This episode contains coarse language and content that may be alarming to some listeners. LISTENERS’ DISCRETION IS ADVISED!
On this episode of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci passes the baton to colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a Program Coordinator for the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre.
In this episode Brandy takes you on a special journey, shedding light on homelessness and injury. We focus on one of the concerning conditions associated with homelessness and that is the experience of injury. We speak to Christine, a Pastoral Care Manager from a Toronto shelter. Melissa a Registered Social Worker and the Executive Director, from an organization serving individuals with acquired brain injury (BIST), and you don’t want to miss Roxy, an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) survivor, disability advocate, and truth-teller.
Call to action:
Increased awareness of the needs of those experiencing homelessness, the associated risk factors for injury and the development of support strategies that address the root causes of homelessness.
Guests:
Christine Slater
Manager of Pastoral Care Services and a Pastoral Associate
Good Shepherd Ministries
Goodshepherd.ca
Roxanne (Roxy) Riess
ABI Survivor, Accessible Anti-Racism + Intercultural communications Workshop Coach, Educator, and facilitator, CLIL/ESL Teacher, Disability Advocate, and Truth-teller. Roxy is deeply passionate about accessibility (economically, culturally, linguistically, & neuro-developmentally), Diversity & inclusion, decolonized Intercultural Communications, and Culturally-Linguistically Inclusive Education
Melissa Vigar
Registered Social Worker and the Executive Director
Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)
Bist.ca
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Good Shepherd Ministries
- BIST-Brain Injury Society of Toronto
- Mentioned by Roxy-Cross Cultural Kid
- Brain Injury Explanation-Invisible Consequences
- Neurodiversity Guide
- Types of Neurodiversity
- The Elusive Brain
- Resources for City of Toronto
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury
The Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series of Injury is NOT Equal.
YOUTH VOICES initiate a dialogue among youth about multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH.
*The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal(including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.
DISCLAIMER: A warning to our listeners this episode contains conversations of gender based discrimination and violence and intimate partner abuse.
LISTENERS’ DISCRETION IS ADVISED!This episode Youth Voices - Chapter 2. A Vicious Cycle: Exploring Violence at Home was researched, reordered and produced by: Katelyn, Sydney and Shania***.
These 3 young individuals speak candidly about the effects of domestic abuse on children and teens. They discuss protective factors, various coping mechanisms that are employed by those witnessing and or are victims of domestic abuse. They also explore heightened vulnerabilities during the pandemic and the increase of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. They get the record straight that “boys will be boys” is never a justifiable reason and we as a society must denounce and de-normalize these toxic gender based beliefs to truly break the cycle of domestic violence and prevent future injuries from occurring.
Call to action:
Domestic violence can become a viscous cycle and is extremely dangerous for victims and those who witness it. To break the viscous cycle all measures need to be taken to spreading awareness and de-normalize the actions and views of domestic violence.
If you, or anyone you know is /or has experienced violence there is always time to seek assistance and support from community organizations please see resources below:
If you are in immediate DANGER or fear for your safety, please CALL 911.
- Ending Violence Association of Canada
- Victims Services of Toronto
- Kids Help Phone
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Ted Talk – Turning Pain into Power: Javier Espinoza at TEDxOrangeCoastWomen
Special thanks goes out to Sydney, Katelyn and Shania for their hard work on this episode and to Nathalie Barsoumian the TDSB Experiential Learning Educator for her support.
Guest Hosts and Producers of this Episode:
Katelyn-Joy Espiritu
Shania Reddon
Sydney Leshem-Fooks
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
- Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
- Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury
In episode 5 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci welcomes two guests - Michael Lewis and Casey Schapel. This dynamic trio set out to unpack the complex and many nuances of gender identity, and how it interacts with interpersonal violence and trauma. In a passionate conversation they unravel the complex question on “What is a Man?”. They explore stigmas, childhood experience, and the social support that are available, but also question “are those enough?”, “are they addressing the issues?”.
Please note the views expressed in this episode are of the participants and does not reflect, or represent the views of Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and its affiliates.
Call to action:
Let’s work together to ensure useful and meaningful resources are available to ALL YOUTH!
“Health care centres need to be leading from a trauma informed care approach!” and “We need more trauma, as well as mental health support for young man or male identified individuals.” - Casey
“Distribution of resources by creating variety of services and supports which can be available to all." - Michael
Guests:
Michael Lewis
Case Manager, Brave Program
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Casey Schapel
Inpatient Case Worker
Casey House
CSchapel@caseyhouse.ca
Resources mentioned in this episode:
•Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
•BRAVE Program, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
•Casey House, Toronto Canada
•Gender Identity - CIHR
Host & Executive Producer:
Shari Thompson-Ricci
P.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
@itsShariTR
Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music by:
- Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
- Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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“Youth Voices”
Special Series from INJURY IS NOT EQUAL
Chapter 1: Teen Dating Violence
The Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to tune into a special series from Injury is NOT Equal called YOUTH VOICES.
YOUTH VOICES is all about initiating a dialogue about injury, Social Determinants of Injury and multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH.
*The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal (including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.***
This episode focuses on Teen Dating Violence, a topic that is often not talked about especially from a youth perspective.
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence, gender based discrimination, murder and intimate partners abuse.
LISTENER’S DISCRETION IS ADVISED!
Hosted by 3 fantastic individuals Alexis, Vivian and Teresa. This diverse young trio dives right into the focus topic! They define “teen dating violence” and cover how some men, women and people from the LGBTQ+ community experience and are affected by intimate partner violence (IPV). They share touching real-life stories, discuss the statistics and provide their personal input on the struggles and the importance of opening up about the topic and asking for help.
Call to action:
Teen Dating violence is extremely dangerous for teen victims of any gender or sexual orientation. If you, or anyone you know is /or has experienced any violence or discrimination please be sure to get HELP! Visit www.endingviolencecanada.org
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Tales from Another Closet
Ending Violence Canada
Special thanks goes out to Alexis, Teresa and Vivian for their hard work on this episode and to Nathalie Barsoumian the TDSB Experiential Learning Educator for her support.
Guest Hosts and Producers of this Episode:
Alexis Da Ponte
Vivian Liang
Teresa Jobson
Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
- Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
- Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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In episode 3 - Part 2 of Injury & Gender, the conversation continues between, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci and special guest Kevin Vowles. They explore deeper into why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics. This time they focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), discuss how males are affected by toxic masculinity which is brought on by stereotypes based on cultural and social expectations, and how this often leads to preventable traumatic injuries.
Call to action:
“Awareness is extremely important! Having dialogue with young people, to give them the opportunity to engage in the conversation, around substance use, policing gender norms and what injury prevention looks like, will lead to positive change. The future is bright!”- Kevin Vowles
Resources mentioned in this episode:
• Centre for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
• P.A.R.T.Y. Program, Island Health Authority in British Colombia
• Statistics on DUI
• Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics
• Gender Based Violence Statistics
• P.A.R.T.Y. Program
Guest:
Kevin Vowles
P.A.R.T.Y. program (Prevent alcohol and risk related trauma in youth) injury/violence prevention consultant
Island Health Authority in British Colombia.
@gbvprevention
Host & Executive Producer:
Shari Thompson-Ricci
P.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
@itsShariTR
Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
- Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
- Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
Be sure to tune in and share this podcast with your friends and followers using this link: https://ine.buzzsprout.com/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury
Content Warning: Please note that this episode contains conversations of violence, sexual violence, misogyny and language that might offend or disturb some people.
In episode 2 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces another important topic - injury in youth. This episode explores traumatic injury in youth, how and why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics and are experiencing injury and perpetrating sexual violence within the intoxication culture.
Shari is joined by a special guest, Kevin Vowles, who is the P.A.R.T.Y. Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Coordinator and Injury/Violence Prevention Consultant at Island Health Authority in British Colombia. Kevin has over 1500 hours of facilitation/public speaking experience, written over a dozen nationally recognized curricula, and three books.
Shari and Kevin dive into several topics which effect youth today and the gender inequalities that influence them.
Call to Action:
“Awareness is extremely important! Having dialogue with young people, to give them the opportunity to engage in the conversation, around substance use, policing gender norms and what injury prevention looks like, will lead to positive change. The future is bright!”- Kevin Vowles
P.A.R.T.Y. Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) is a one- day injury awareness and prevention program for youth. Developed in 1986 at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and expanded across Canada and globally, with over 100 sites worldwide. The Goal is to teach youth to recognize injury risks and make informed and appropriate decisions to reduce injury risk. P.A.R.T.Y. Program is a vital component of the growing community effort to reduce alcohol, drug, crashes and risk-related traumatic incidents concerning youth. Calling all youth to take action and make every effort to live their best life, free of traumatic injury!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
• Centre for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
• P.A.R.T.Y. Program, Island Health Authority in British Colombia
• Statistics on DUI
• Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics
• Gender Based Violence Statistics
• P.A.R.T.Y. Program
Host & Executive Producer:
Shari Thompson-Ricci
P.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
@itsShariTR
Guest:
Kevin Vowles
P.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator & Injury/Violence Prevention Consultant
Island Health Authority in British Colombia
@gbvprevention
Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
- Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
- Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
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In this episode, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci is joined by colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a certified risk manager who works as a Program Coordinator in the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
They discuss what injury prevention is, its history, the social determinants of injury, and its inequalities in injury. They will also address “wicked problems”, its layers and the injury disparities they lead to.
Interesting Facts:
- Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians under the age of 45 years, and a leading cause of hospitalization and death for all ages.
- Injuries result in:
- 15,866 deaths
- 231,596 hospitalizations
- Nearly 3.5 million emergency room visits
- More than 60,000 people either partially or permanently disabled
- $15.9 billion in direct health care costs
- $26.8 billion in total economic costs
Call to action:
“If you are working in the field of injury prevention, we can no longer go forward without the lens of equity on, in anything that we do. Everything we do should be done with equity in mind.” – Brandy TanenbaumResources mentioned in this episode (hyperlinked):
- Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
- ACIP-Social Determinates of Injury (pdf)
- Wicked Problems
- Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen, by Dan Heath
- Poem: The Ambulance Down in the Valley, by Joseph Malins(1896)
- Parachute
Guest:Brandy TanenbaumProgram Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
@brantanHost & Executive Producer:Shari Thompson-RicciP.A.R.T.Y. Program Coordinator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
@itsShariTR
Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Music:
- Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
- Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
Share this podcast with your friends and followers using this link:
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Injury disproportionately affects vulnerable populations.
In this trailer, Season 1 host Shari Thompson-Ricciintroduces a new podcast: “Injury Is NOT Equal”. Injury can be a sensitive topic as it accounts for 16,000 deaths, 232,000 hospitalizations, and 60,000 disabilities each year. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals differently and is influenced by the social determinants of health and underpinned by systemic racism. Nothing is off limits as we uncover truths and realities about the impact of injury. We look forward to introducing you to some interesting guests who are specialists in their field and are willing to drop some gems and weigh in on the topic…why, injury is not equal.
Shari comes to you from the Centre for Injury Prevention, of the Tory Trauma Program at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. On this podcast, she will discuss injury prevention and the complex, intersecting factors (individual, community, structural, and societal) that set the stage for traumatic events.
Music: Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
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