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Calm, Courageous, and Committed: Dr. David Tannenbaum, DFCM's Vice-Chair of Operations, has been appointed to the Order of Ontario in recognition of his academic leadership and dedication to his patients. More here ➡️ dfcm.utoronto.ca/news/calm-cour…

When discussions about the future of the NHS feel depressing and messy, it’s good to go back to core values. Here’s a great paper that does so bmj.com/content/384/bm…

We've pulled together the official government resources on how to find a family doctor for each province and territory in Canada If you're looking, these are worth a try. If nothing else, it registers the demand. ourcare.ca/find-a-family-…

Our team had an amazing time at the UofT Family Medicine Conference! We presented our projects on tackling social determinants of health, using AI, and conducting clinical trials. Read more about our research: upstreamlab.org/research/. #DFCMConference

Check out my latest article: Building Health System Resilience to Address the Rising Burden of NCD in SIDS- 36th Commonwealth Minister of Health Meeting linkedin.com/pulse/building… via LinkedIn @MJHogendorf Matthew Wilson Anselm Hennis

“As a family physician, PHC is the flagship of my flagships” says ⁦⁦Hans Kluge⁩. « We are here to talk about HOW to implement PHC for UHC » says ⁦Suraya Dalil⁩ . « Health is a political choice ». Uplifted by such inspiring leadership #phc #who

Some of the world’s foremost «cultivators », advocates and catalysts for PHC globally! #PHC, #WHO

Whereas learning is the pathway to improvement, this course provides a space for co-learning towards transformation! It starts with «What is PHC?» and ends with « PHC and Compassion? » Surely key ingredients to deliver health and equity! #PHC #WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) side event session on PHC was itself « health giving »! Well aligned views, genuine consensual conviction in PHC, commitment to equity and generalism, and awesome leadership including by many women! It is clear that we know what is needed. And now, onward! Peter Chin

The Dept of Family & Community Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital is hiring a Clinician Scientist! The successful candidate will lead a research program, obtain grants, publish high-impact papers, and engage with patients & policymakers. Learn more: jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-As…

Deep End Canada aims to improve the collection and use of social data to address social determinants of health at the individual, clinic, and policy levels. Join our next speaker series episode to find out how. Register now: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Implementing the Primary Health Care Strategic Framework in Ethiopia: Investment Plan Phase 1 - insightful workshop in Adama, bringing together representatives from several governmental departments and partner organisations faisal shaikh WHO Ethiopia Kassu Ketema Gurmu European Investment Bank African Development Bank Group

What is RTU you ask? Reaching The Unreached! A fundamental of health equity and #PHC for UHC-and a focus of rich reflection and co-learning among Western Pacific Region representatives this week in Manila. #WPRO #WHO #healthequity #colearning

Always inspired by the EURO region PHC Demonstration Platforms. Perhaps an idea to adapt by #Canadian provinces and other #PAHO colleagues? #PHC #DFCM

WHO Data expert and “practical data use advocate” #ChelseaTaylor leading a session with #WPRO colleagues. Grateful for those enabling access to and use of actionable data for #PHC for UHC especially to reach the unreached! ⁦Upstream Lab⁩ ⁦⁦

In New Zealand, a recent health reforme turned the Covid health record into a comprehensive, widely accessible health record!

We need a very big investment💰 if we’re going to attach every person to a primary care team. But in the end, it will cost less than what we’re doing now (delaying care) & all ppl will have health care! Here’s how I described it with Danielle Martin & Dr. Sarita Verma (She/Her): ottawacitizen.com/opinion/martin…

This work - led by Archna Gupta of Upstream Lab UofT Family Medicine - is a great example of international collaboration on a common challenge: increasing precarious work. Great opportunity to learn & engage #SDOH