
MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions
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MAP is a world-leading research centre dedicated to creating a healthier future for all. Located at St. Michael's Hospital, a site of @UnityHealthTO.
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http://maphealth.ca 24-03-2010 01:05:53
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ICYMI: Dr. Tara Kiran , family physician at St. Michael’s hospital, was recently featured on White Coat Black Art, sharing insights from her trip to the Netherlands on what Canada can learn about primary care. Listen here: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Lactation consultant support postpartum helps to improve breastfeeding rates in high-income countries, a new systematic review led by Dr. Jonathon Maguire finds. Read the study in JAMA Pediatrics : jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…

This project, co-led by @UnityHealthToronto MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions , involved dozens of Indigenous leaders, HIV advocates, researchers, health care workers and people with lived experiences who first came together over a year ago to find a solution to HIV/syphilis in Canada. #cdnhealth


Historic HIV, syphilis testing initiative launches in Canada. Story via UM Today News news.umanitoba.ca/historic-hiv-s… #cdnpoli



Looking for a #research position? Check out these opportunities at Upstream Lab, based at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto: upstreamlab.org/get-involved/ #Upstream #SDOH


New study co-led by St. Michael’s researcher shows Black, Indigenous Canadians left behind in HIV medication uptake MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions Unity Health Toronto readytoknow.ca/2025/03/28/new… #HIV #healthcare #cdnhealth


ICYMI: New study co-led by St. Michael’s researcher shows Black, Indigenous Canadians left behind in HIV medication uptake Unity Health Toronto MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions readytoknow.ca/2025/03/28/new…



“We absolutely need more people to have access to primary care, and I think this proposal is trying to do it both fast and fairly,” said Dr. Tara Kiran, of St. Michael’s Hospital, on plans to add or expand up to 80 clinics in Ontario via Toronto Star thestar.com/news/ontario/o…

St. Boniface Hospital Closing Healthcare Gaps with new Our Healthbox with support from CANFAR BMO MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions Unity Health Toronto READ MORE: ourhealthbox.ca/post/st-bonifa…


Want to learn more about pharmacist prescribing for minor ailments — or have you used it and want to share your experience? Don’t miss this engaging conversation with pharmacist Mina T. 📅June 17 , 12:00–1:30 PM Reserve your spot: odprn.ca/town-halls/ MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions


The Navigator Program pairs patients experiencing homelessness with trained Navigators to offer support, prevent readmission & improve outcomes. It's now coming to hospitals in Vancouver and Montreal. Dr. Stephen Hwang of MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions spoke to CTV Your Morning. youtube.com/watch?v=NxcBX4…

Dr. Stephen Hwang, Director of MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s, spoke to CTV News about follow-up care needed for patients experiencing homelessness. The Navigator Program works with patients to provide them with resources & support after they leave hospital. ctvnews.ca/toronto/video/…

Just released: A new report by Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation offers actionable steps to strengthen inclusion and diversity in #Ontario’s #cannabis industry. Read the new report: cdpe.org/publication/on… #canpoli #onpoli #drugpolicy #diversity #representationmatters #cannabiscanada 1/3



Since Jan 2023, Our Healthbox vending machines have been visited over 122,000 times & distributed more than 52,900 health/harm reduction supplies. Dr. Sean B. Rourke, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Scientist MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael's spoke to The Globe and Mail about the initiative.