Injury Is NOT Equal podcast

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

Injury is NOT Equal

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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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S3. Ep 5. Injury on Repeat: Navigating life after injury 25:57

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Send us a text Throughout this season of Injury is NOT Equal, we’ve heard from professionals about the systemic factors driving injury recidivism. But what about those who live this reality every day? In this episode we hear from Sarah Ginn—a longtime injury survivor and advocate. From a catastrophic injury over two decades ago to the many challenges she’s faced with repeated injuries since, Sarah reflects on the barriers, gaps in support, and resilience needed to navigate life after injury. Guest Speaker: Sarah Ginn Sarah is an injury survivor, advocate, and ambassador who has been courageously sharing her story for the last 15 years, including through Sunnybrook’s P.A.R.T.Y. Program. After experiencing a catastrophic injury over two decades ago, she has faced ongoing challenges with repeated injuries. Through her advocacy, Sarah sheds light on the long-term impacts of trauma, the resilience needed for recovery, and the many factors that have contributed to her experiences with injury recidivism. 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. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury…

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S3. Ep 4. Injury on Repeat: The BRAVE Program 38:12

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Send us a text 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. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury…

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S3. Ep 3. Injury on Repeat: The role of trauma recovery services and community resources 36:33

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Send us a text 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. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury…

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S3. Ep 2. Injury on Repeat: The link between human trafficking, IPV, and injury recidivism 39:39

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Send us a text 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 Magdalene House 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. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury…

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S3. Ep 1. Injury on Repeat: The link between mental health & injury recidivism 32:23

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Send us a text 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 (Heimke et al., 2023). 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. Interested in engaging in the conversation? Send a short voice note to preventinjury@sunnybrook.ca Your recording may be featured in a future episode! 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 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…

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Season 3 Trailer 3:08

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Send us a text 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 Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @letstalkinjury 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…

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Season 2 Recap 20:06

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Send us a text 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 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…

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S2. Ep. 8: TBI & Seniors (Part 2) 36:46

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Send us a text 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 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…

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S2. Ep. 7: TBI & Seniors (Part 1) 29:51

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Send us a text 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 & 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 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…

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S2. Ep. 6: TBI & the Justice System 27:10

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Send us a text 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, PhD Research 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 & Producer: 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…

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S2. Ep. 5: TBI & Mental Health 30:00

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Send us a text 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, 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 HSC Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Dr. Matthew Burke is a Cognitive Neurologist at Sunnybrook 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, UHN 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 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 & Producer: Shaelyn Fitzpatrick , RN, BScN Injury Prevention Educator Producer: Rheegan Goodale Student Journalist & Multimedia Reporter, Humber College Podcast Produced By: Centre for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook HSC 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…

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S2. Ep. 4: TBI & Intimate Partner Violence (Part 2) 25:18

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Send us a text 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 & Producer: 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…

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S2. Ep. 3: TBI & Intimate Partner Violence (Part 1) 29:00

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Send us a text 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 & Producer: 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…

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S2. Ep. 2: TBI & Specialized Services 30:17

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Send us a text 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 & Producer: 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…

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S2. Ep. 1: TBI & Socioeconomics 31:49

2 years ago31:49