On September 30th, Canada marks its second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, serving as an important reminder that Indigenous Canadians continue to grapple with the longterm effects of intergenerational trauma and inequity. We all have a role to play in unravelling the ongoing injustices caused by the residential school system and our country’s […]
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May 8-14 is National Nursing Week in Canada, marked by the Canadian Nurses Association as an annual reminder of the critical role nurses play in health care delivery. There are currently 178 highly-skilled nurses working at CATC across our extensive network of 80+ rapid access outpatient and intensive inpatient addiction treatment centres. As core members […]
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May 1st is National Physicians’ Day, marked annually by the Canadian Medical Association in recognition of Dr. Emily Stowe: the first female physician to practice in Canada. Today, there are nearly 100 specialized doctors providing best-in-class, evidence-based addiction treatment at CATC across our growing network of over rapid access outpatient and intensive inpatient treatment centres. […]
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The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) has developed a new curriculum to better equip current and future physicians to respond to Canada’s opioid crisis. “AFMC is pleased to be releasing a competency-based curricula for medical students, residents and practicing physicians. This will lead to better care and more effective treatment for patients, […]
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“I am proud to treat all addiction patients with respect and compassion and I believe that I speak to patients no differently from how I speak to my friends and family, with empathy and without judgment.” Dr. Nathan Frank was recently appointed to our Physician Advisory Group. Comprised of seven leading specialists in addictions medicine, […]
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Opioid use disorder treatment without Hepatitis C care puts you at risk March is Liver Health Month in Canada, when we’re all reminded to think about our livers and the various behaviours that effect the health of this vital organ. For people who inject drugs, getting screened regularly for Hepatitis C (a common disease that […]
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Our pharmacists are helping end the overdose crisis in Canada March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month in Canada, when we all take the time to acknowledge the incredibly important role pharmacy teams play in providing health care close to home. Most of us live within 5 kms of a pharmacy, making pharmacists pillars of care in […]
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