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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join our team! We're hiring 3 Postdoctoral Fellows for the PREPARED initiative: preparedcanada.org/jobs/ Submit your application by email to upstreamlab@unityhealth.to with the subject line “PREPARED PDF” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of Nov. 15, 2026
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📣 Call for Abstracts deadline extended until Sept. 25, 2026 for 'Moving Upstream' conference 📣 Have you completed research on interventions to address structural determinants of health that you would love to share? Submit abstracts of your completed work to upstreamlab@unityhealth.to
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Reminder to register for the 'Moving Upstream' conference by Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET to get the Early Bird rate! ➡️ movingupstream2026.eventbrite.ca
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📣 Call for Abstracts deadline extended to Sept. 25, 2026 for Adaptive Platform Trials Conference 📣 Submit ongoing or complete research projects related to adaptive platform trials to TreatResp@unityhealth.to Learn more and register to attend: treatresp.org/aptconferenc...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Learn more about this project: upstreamlab.org/project/tran...
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Transforming Early Pregnancy Loss Care: Co-Designing Patient-Centred Solutions » Upstream Lab
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Help shape the future of early pregnancy loss care in Ontario. We're seeking people who have experienced an early pregnancy loss in Ontario during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy to join a Steering Committee for our research project, Transforming Early Pregnancy Loss Care: forms.gle/5Uds3cucBSyn...
Poster inviting people to join Transforming Early Pregnancy Loss Care project steering committee
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📣 Call for Abstracts: Moving Upstream conference, November 20, 2026, in Toronto 📣 Submit abstracts of your completed work on interventions to address structural determinants of health to upstreamlab@unityhealth.to by Sept. 10, 2026. Learn more: upstreamlab.org/movingupstre...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join us for a one-day conference – 'Moving Upstream: Advancing the science of structural determinants of health' – on November 20, 2026 in Toronto ➡️ upstreamlab.org/movingupstre... Hosted by Upstream Lab with partners including #CIHR – Institute of Population and Public Health
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📣 Call for Abstracts: Adaptive Platform Trials Conference, October 19-20, 2026, in Toronto 📣 Submit ongoing or complete research projects related to adaptive platform trials to TreatResp@unityhealth.to by Sept. 10, 2026. Learn more: treatresp.org/aptconferenc...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join us at the Adaptive Platform Trials Conference – October 19-20, 2026, in Toronto – to explore the latest advancements and best practices in adaptive platform trials. Learn more, register, and review the call for abstracts ➡️ treatresp.org/aptconferenc...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
SAVE THE DATE for our conference: Moving Upstream: Advancing the science of structural determinants of health: NOVEMBER 20, 2026 in Toronto ⭐ Sign up for email updates (like our upcoming call for abstracts): bit.ly/movingupstre... ⭐ More info about the conference: upstreamlab.org/movingupstre...
Poster says: Save the date! Conference 2026. Moving Upstream: Advancing the science of structural determinants of health. NOVEMBER 20, 2026. Toronto.
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Upstream Lab Director Dr. @andrewpinto.bsky.social was invited to be a guest on CBC Radio's Just Asking. He discussed Ebola, hantavirus, the upcoming World Cup, and our PREPARED research study to help Canada prepare for a future pandemic (preparedcanada.org). 📻 LISTEN: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🆕 Job Opportunity: Upstream Lab is hiring TWO full-time, permanent Research Coordinator IIs. Please apply through the Unity Health Toronto job portal by June 8: gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We welcome Dr. Anna Dare, who has joined Upstream Lab's team of scientists. Dr. Dare is a General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at St Michael’s Hospital, @unityhealthto.bsky.social, and the fifth Scientist to join Upstream Lab. Meet her in Upstream Lab's May newsletter: mailchi.mp/5d38a082bfd3...
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PSI Foundation @psifoundation.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Dr. @saadiasediq.bsky.social 's KT Fellowship grant focusing on shared medical decision-making in early phase psychosis and prevention and management of metabolic side effects of antipsychotic medication: www.psifoundation.org/2026-psi-gra... @unityhealthto.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social
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2026 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow at the Starting Line: Passing the Baton to Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah - PSI Foundation
Upon receiving their approval letters and sharing the exciting news of the award with their community, the PSI Knowledge Translation (KT) Fellows begin preparing to get settled in their place at the s...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Upstream Lab Director Dr. @andrewpinto.bsky.social is quoted in a new CBC story about addiction treatment programs. He spoke about the importance of investing in prevention and recovery, not only crisis management. Read & watch the report: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Toronto addiction centre says months-long wait times for beds will only get worse without more funding | CBC News
A non-profit treatment centre is sounding the alarm about wait times for publicly funded beds and what it says is a lack of funding for recovery. Renascent provides support for those impacted by addic...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Family Doctors: Driving Innovation in Health Care: vimeo.com/1192051129?f... #WorldFamilyDoctorDay
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World Family Doctor Day 2026
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📺 Driving Innovative Solutions to System Challenges: vimeo.com/1192678791?f... #WorldFamilyDoctorDay
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World Family Doctor Day - Dr. Andrew Pinto and Dr. Archna Gupta
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Happy #WorldFamilyDoctorDay! Upstream Lab Director Dr. @andrewpinto.bsky.social and Scientist Dr. Archna Gupta are featured in the @ocfp.bsky.social's videos celebrating World Family Doctor Day (May 19). 📺 Watch: ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/world-family...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Learn more ➡️ Prediction of Exacerbation of Asthma in Children using Machine Learning models (PEACH-ML: upstreamlab.org/project/peac...
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Prediction of Exacerbation of Asthma in Children using Machine Learning models (PEACH-ML) » Upstream Lab
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Learn more ➡️ Benita Hosseini: Stopping Asthma Before It Strikes: www.schulich.uwo.ca/pragmatictri...
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Benita Hosseini: Stopping Asthma Before It Strikes
Asthma remains one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children worldwide. Despite the availability of effective treatments, preventing severe asthma attacks continues to be a major challe...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Upstream Lab Scientist @benita-hosseini.bsky.social is developing a new tool that uses #machinelearning to predict the risk of #asthma attacks in children. Watch this video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuG... #HDRNCanada Pragmatic Trials Training Program @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Family and Community Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is seeking a qualified full-time Family Physician clinician-scientist: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44... Apply by May 29, 2026
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
📣 WE'RE HIRING a Research Projects Coordinator. Learn more & apply by May 21, 2026: gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/... 📣
Upstream Lab is hiring a Research Projects Coordinator
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Temerty Medicine @uoftmedicine.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Paxlovid doesn't reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19, research shows. However, the drug does help people recover a few days faster. bit.ly/4sXXR8u
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New research shows antiviral drug helps with COVID-19 recovery
The results of two clinical trials show that Paxlovid, an oral antiviral drug, does not reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19. However, the drug…
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Results of trials by @upstreamlab.bsky.social at St. Michael's Hospital & University of Oxford and published in the New England Journal of Medicine provide new info to consider when funding or prescribing Paxlovid for COVID. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2026/04/new-...
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St. Michael’s Hospital’s Upstream Lab uncovers new evidence which could shape decisions on Paxlovid use for COVID-19
The results of two clinical trials – led by the Upstream Lab at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and Oxford University, published in the New England Journal of Medicine – provide new evidence to…
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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences @oxprimarycare.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Paxlovid speeds COVID-19 recovery in vaccinated adults – but doesn't reduce hospitalisations or deaths, two large NEJM trials find. Led by our Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit and @upstreamlab.bsky.social www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/paxlovi...
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COVID antiviral speeds recovery but doesn't reduce hospitalisation in vaccinated patients, trials find
The PANORAMIC trial, led from Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, finds that Paxlovid speeds COVID-19 recovery but does not reduce hospitalisations or deaths in vaccinated hi...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Upstream Lab Director @andrewpinto.bsky.social was the Principal Investigator of the CanTreatCOVID clinical trial and Scientist @benita-hosseini.bsky.social was a Co-Principal Investigator: doi.org/10.1056/NEJM... @map-health.bsky.social #UnityHealthResearch #NEJM
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Oral Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir for Covid-19 in Higher-Risk Outpatients | NEJM
Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir has been shown to reduce progression to severe illness from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in unvaccinated high-risk outpatients. The effectiven...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
JUST PUBLISHED: The results of two clinical trials – led by the Upstream Lab and Oxford University, and published in the New England Journal of Medicine – provide new evidence to consider when funding, prescribing, or taking #Paxlovid: doi.org/10.1056/NEJM... @unityhealthto.bsky.social @nejm.org
Screenshot of New England Journal of Medicine article titled: Oral Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir for Covid-19 in Higher-Risk Outpatients
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PSI Foundation @psifoundation.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(1/6) 🔍 The report features our 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson #KT Fellows: • Dr. @saadiasediq.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social • Dr. Robert Simpson @uhnresearch.ca @unityhealthto.bsky.social • Dr. Archna Gupta @upstreamlab.bsky.social @map-health.bsky.social @unityhealthto.bsky.social
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Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research @dighr-yorku.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Join us for the 7th annual CPGH workshop on May 5! Hear from keynote speaker @andrewpinto.bsky.social (@upstreamlab.bsky.social) and researchers conducting global health research using critical social science perspectives. Share your ideas for feedback! 🌱 RSVP: www.yorku.ca/dighr/events...
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Saadia Sediqzadah @saadiasediq.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I'm still in *pinch me* mode. Thank you @psifoundation.bsky.social 🙏 @upstreamlab.bsky.social @map-health.bsky.social @unityhealthto.bsky.social
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Team Upstream Lab! Proud to represent Upstream Lab in our new matching sweaters. About our #research team: upstreamlab.org #SDOH
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Are you a healthcare provider who is interested in using the SPARK Tool (sparktool.ca) to collect demographic & social needs data from patients in #primarycare? Our study reports on barriers & facilitators to implementing the SPARK Tool in primary care clinics. New article ➡️ doi.org/10.1136/fmch...
SPARK Tool: A set of standardized questions to gather demographic and social needs data from patients in primary care: https://sparktool.ca
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Coming up today at 12 p.m. ET: Governance of demographic and social needs data: Lessons from the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team ➡️ REGISTER: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us on Monday February 9 at 12 p.m. ET, on Zoom, for Governance of demographic and social needs data: Lessons from the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team ➡️ Register: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SDOH #primarycare
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Check out our January newsletter for a recap of the start of the year at Upstream Lab and a look ahead to February ➡️ mailchi.mp/6cdcf2a6d114... ➕ Subscribe to our newsletter: eepurl.com/dcgbLH #SDOH #HealthResearch
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
You're invited to attend our Deep End Canada event: Governance of demographic and social needs data: Lessons from the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team February 9 12 p.m. ET Zoom REGISTER: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @map-health.bsky.social @unityhealthto.bsky.social
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Dr. Archna Gupta & colleagues examined how the distance between patients & their family doctor affected access to primary care, emergency dept. use & cancer screening. Explore the findings of this study in the infographic below & read more: www.ices.on.ca/publications... @icesontario.bsky.social
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Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics @uoftpandemics.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
📺 Watch our Jan 13 Catalyst Seminar exploring how social and economic conditions heightened vulnerability during COVID-19 with expert insights from @andrewpinto.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social and Shaun Morris (The Hospital for Sick Children). Available now ⬇️
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Session 4: Supporting Vulnerable Populations
This seminar explores how social and economic conditions heightened vulnerability during COVID-19. Featured speakers: 🔹 Andrew Pinto (St. Michael's Hospital)) – shared research on the social…
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Summer student opportunity with Upstream Lab Scientist @benita-hosseini.bsky.social: Apply for the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC)'s Inspire Summer Studentships: epic.utoronto.ca/opportunitie... Deadline: January 30, 2026 @unityhealthto.bsky.social @map-health.bsky.social
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Coming up today at noon ET: Upstream Lab Director @andrewpinto.bsky.social will be speaking virtually in the Catalyst Seminar Series, showcasing his research funded by the @uoftpandemics.bsky.social's Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Join us: www.eventbrite.ca/e/catalyst-s...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Why Canada needs a ready-to-run adaptive platform trial before the next pandemic hits: Read @benita-hosseini.bsky.social & @andrewpinto.bsky.social's new article for @healthydebate.bsky.social: healthydebate.ca/2025/12/topi...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Upstream Lab scientists Dr. Archna Gupta and Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah awarded 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowships: upstreamlab.org/upstream-lab... @map-health.bsky.social @unityhealthto.bsky.social @psifoundation.bsky.social #UnityHealthResearch
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PSI Foundation @psifoundation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Congratulations to the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow, Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah @unityhealthto.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social who will improve the mental & physical health outcomes for youth with early phase psychosis in Ontario. www.psifoundation.org/dr-saadia-se...
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Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah: 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Recipient - PSI Foundation
“According to the Ontario Early Psychosis Intervention Program Standards, early phase psychosis (EPP) is defined as experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder between the ages of 14 and 35, who are...
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PSI Foundation @psifoundation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Congratulations to the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow, Dr. Archna Gupta @unityhealthto.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social who will transform primary care in Ontario. www.psifoundation.org/dr-archna-gu...
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Dr. Archna Gupta: 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Recipient - PSI Foundation
“Ontario’s primary care system is facing major challenges, with many people struggling to find a family doctor or primary care clinician and access the care they need. The new Primary Care Act (2025) ...
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PSI Foundation @psifoundation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
📢 PSI is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation (KT) Fellowship:
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
❄️ Our December newsletter is out! mailchi.mp/a5675713fc77... ❄️ In this issue: Yearend message ... upcoming events ... new publications & more! 📨 Subscribe to get next month's issue: upstreamlab.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
#OurCare is led by Dr. @tarakiran.bsky.social from @map-health.bsky.social, with collaborators including Dr. @andrewpinto.bsky.social and Dr. Archna Gupta from @upstreamlab.bsky.social: www.ourcare.ca
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What Primary Care Needs — OurCare
People across Canada have defined a new standard of primary care. Read the final report. Take the quiz. Become an advocate. Help make their vision a reality.
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