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Tara Gomes

@Tara_Gomes

Epidemiologist, Scientist @ Unity Health Toronto and ICES (she/her)

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@ONgov, the Government of Ontario, has announced that it plans to close #SupervisedConsumptionSites. What can we expect if this happens? We studied this for Toronto in a new report released today. maphealth.ca/effects-of-clo… 🧵


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There is still time to apply for our 2025 Drug Policy Student Training Program! Free access to online training and incredible networking opportunities with expert leaders in the field of #drugpolicy. Learn more and apply at: odprn.ca/about-us/stude…

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Hey #yyc, we are hiring a full time RA based in Calgary who will have the chance to work on substance use research with an excellent group of local collaborators. Please apply or RT! apps.ualberta.ca/careers/postin…


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Want to learn more about drug interactions but not sure where to start? Great upcoming conference by @DavidJuurlink @JonZipursky @CarolynTanMD @AlexKumachev @Pete_Wu et al! eventbrite.com/e/the-drugs-we…


I’m so sorry to hear this - Peter, you will be so missed 💔

Rest in Power & Peace, Peter. Last night, with family by his side, Peter Leslie ended his journey in this world. Peter played a significant role in Toronto’s harm reduction community - he will be deeply missed.

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Additional lessons learned: 1. Pretty sure Mina has a PhD in BBQing! 2. There should always be at least one baby at any work function 😍 3. Work is so much fun when you get to work with such wonderful people! Thanks again for hosting Mina!

Two lessons/reminders yesterday (in pics): 1. I am so lucky to work with such amazing colleagues and students @ODPRN_Research @UofTPharmacy 2. When half of your colleagues are vegetarian/vegan you figure out that you can smoke tofu and mushrooms.

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Tara Gomes Reposted

📢WEBINAR ALERT📢 Join us alongside @CATIEinfo as we discuss opioid-related toxicity deaths in #Ontario's shelter system, exploring findings from an upcoming report by the ODPRN and @PublicHealthON 🗓️June 27, 2024 ⏰12:00 - 1:30pm EDT catie.ca/opioid-related…

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Join us at our next Health Equity & Research Talks (HEaRT) on June 20th where a team of researchers will present research on "Bridging Holy Water Healing with Biomedical Practice in Ethiopia: Embedding Equity Principles in Global Mental Health Research" t.ly/II1r4

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Tara Gomes Reposted

Over the last 7 years, our team has undertaken the largest study of disability and pregnancy in Canada. We analyzed data on ~150,000 births to people with disabilities and talked to 62 people about their experiences of pregnancy care. 1/16


Huge congratulations to the incredible Shaleesa Ledlie for this achievement! It is an absolute pleasure to see her recognized for her important contributions to understanding how to improve hospital-based care for people who use drugs! Way to go Shaleesa! 🎉 @ODPRN_Research

We’re pleased to announce the @ihspr_isps_cihr & @CAHSPR 2024 student poster prize winners! 1st place Marie-Eve Tittley (U Ottawa) 2nd place Shaleesa Leslie (U of T) 3rd place Amarildo Ceka (UBC) #CAHSPR24

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Tara Gomes Reposted

“Everybody is impacted. Everybody's hurting”: Grief, loss and the emotional impacts of overdose on harm reduction workers" by @GillianKolla et al (2024) via @ijdrugpolicy...how is your community dealing with grief in regards to the overdose crisis? LInk: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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There has been a lot of media attention about substance use in hospitals lately. BC's new policy is positive and will help to ensure safety for staff and patients - including people who use drugs. And we have several models in Canada to draw from to help implement them - a 🧵

B.C. to require hospitals to have designated space for substance use dlvr.it/T5NjTS



Tara Gomes Reposted

Call for Submissions: The Public Health Response to the Overdose Crisis in Canada Guest editors: David Moore, @ehyshka, @CoryNeudorf, Karen Urbanoski and @dr_rknight Due date: 1 August 2024. Learn more: ow.ly/ieju50R9ysa

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Ontario is in the midst of a drug crisis. These 7 charts tell us who’s being hit hardest. New research looking at four years of opioid overdose deaths in Ontario offers a revealing glimpse of the face of these victims. trib.al/FvUODSj


Congratulations @YvonneBombard! The work you’re doing is so important and impactful and it’s exciting to see it recognized with this award!!! 🎉

Congratulations, Dr. @YvonneBombard, scientist at St. Michael's Hospital, for being recognized with a @UofT 2024 President's Impact Award! 👏 Dr. Bombard was chosen for her contributions to ending genetic discrimination and advancing genomics research. artsci.utoronto.ca/news/five-rese…

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Congratulations @NavPersaud on the renewal of your Canada Research Chair! I’m so glad that your incredible contributions to Health Justice are continuing to be recognized and celebrated! utoronto.ca/celebrates/20-…


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