Ep44: A Healthcare Advocacy to Heal Mentally Distressed and Substance-Dependent People with Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag

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For this week’s episode, Sinai Health System’s Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag details their counteraction against rising mental health issues and addiction problems. From medical facilities to personnel’s adaptability to community-based interventions, we’ll have you engaged in this topic. So, listen to this meaningful conversation to help your community and spread awareness!

Key takeaways to listen for

• What does “chair” means in emergency medicine addiction and mental health, and how it benefits the general community
• The alarming rise of mental health emergencies and substance abuse cases
• A great way to help emergency physicians cater to mental health and addiction problems
• Inspiring stories of recovery from substance addiction
• How to engage with a mentally distressed person and substance dependents

Resources mentioned in this episode

• LCBO
• Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM)

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About Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag

Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag is the Director of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) at the Sinai Health System, and a Clinician Scientist in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, where he holds the rank of Associate Professor. He obtained his PhD in pharmacology prior to attending medical school, and is the Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Sinai Health. He has been involved in a wide variety of ED related research projects including antibiotic and opioid prescribing, and the management of alcohol withdrawal.

He recently Co-Chaired the Health Quality Ontario quality standards committee for opioid prescribing in acute pain, and the Ontario e-CTAS Evaluation Committee. Dr Borgundvaag has practiced emergency medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto since 1995.

Connect with Dr. Bjug

• Website: Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) | Mount Sinai Hospital
• Foundation: Sinai Health Foundation

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