Andrew Boozary MD
@drandrewb
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son of refugee/prisoner | primary care doctor | social medicine | founding editor @harvardchanSPH | public policy @princeton | IG: drandrewbb
Joined May 2012
Saw a patient recently without housing who was in and out of hospital. But how could we keep calling them “hard to reach” or “lost to follow-up” when they didn’t have a cell phone? Peer workers in the Stabilization Centre/ER set up a phone for him and the next morning I got a
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“You cannot heal in the same environment that made you sick.”
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What both grows and shrinks at the same time? The never-ending riddle of Canadian health spending, by @picardonhealth
https://t.co/UIy0v9VCHl via @GlobeDebate
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Annual costs have climbed to $400-billion, yet we struggle to provide timely care
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Remarkable photo Long ago, I lived at 30 Charles St in Toronto. Was an immigrant kid...didn't speak a word of English Years later, I mentored brilliant @drandrewb who grew up in same building where generations of immigrant kids had been raised Immigrants. We get the job done
on his last day @Harvard, wishing @ashishkjha only more strength success light in his new role @Brown_SPH leading a new era of public health champions. still unreal that we grew up in the same building in TO— and all continue to look up to him as children of immigrants/elsewhere.
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Real Unconstitutionality? The "Seditious Six" Undermining the Commander in Chief
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Canada: 3.5% of dwellings are social rental units. OECD average: 7.5% of dwellings are social rental.
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Max is one of the most special parts of Dunn House. And he’s doing a superb job as Monday morning clinic greeter 🐾
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These cozy knitted stockings are perfect for keeping your feet warm on chilly winter nights. Whether you’re lounging around the house, watching TV, or wearing slippers or shoes, they add comfort and style to your everyday moments.
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I’ll always fight for better because I love our city. Born into St. James Town, it’s surreal to be included on @torontolife’s list of the 50 most influential. I think back to where this started for my parents from Iran, and to everything I’ve seen since — how poverty, policy,
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Meet the inaugural class of the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) care worker program. The college certification course at UHN's @MichenerInst offers credentialing pathways for community health workers applying lived experiences professionally. https://t.co/y4QNRgnjfY
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Students in the course learn how to help marginalized communities access the health care system
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Canada no longer holds elimination status for measles. A sad day for science.
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I was in clinic today and saw a young patient who was recently evicted and now in the shelter system. They felt invisible. And managing their own health conditions was now harder than they ever imagined. During the visit, after reviewing their medications, I asked: what brings
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The deadline’s close, finish quests and increase your chances now
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“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” - MLK JR
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*my mother believes Yesavage is French Canadian and unhappy we pulled him.
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This is heartbreaking. But the Toronto Blue Jays never quit and put together one of the best post seasons in baseball history against a Goliath. They deserve all the love and respect across Canada.
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Magnesiacore. Indoor Pool Drywall and Ceilings is a True Marine Wallboard. When it comes to indoor pools, natatoriums, or other enclosed spaces with high humidity and the moist chemical exposure it entails, you need a construction board that can withstand these elements.
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*my mother believes Yesavage is French Canadian and unhappy we pulled him.
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my mother wants the blue jays to win more than anything but really doesn’t understand why there’s so much spitting.
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Become the Intelligent Operator. Early access for founding members is open.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is cheaper than accepting homelessness.”
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