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What? Chronic loneliness has the same impact as smoking 15 cigarettes/day?! 🤯 But there's help: FHS Assistant Prof @kiffercard.bsky.social and team have developed social connection guidelines for individuals & communities. Check it out: youtu.be/SeEqHZOhD4Q?... #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #PublicHealth

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Social prescribing is transforming care across Canada! On March 19—𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲—join us for a panel discussion on innovative approaches, challenges, and cross-sector collaborations bridging health and social care.

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Social prescribing is transforming care across Canada! On March 19—𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲—join us for a panel discussion on innovative approaches, challenges, and cross-sector collaborations bridging health and social care.

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Le 211 est la porte d’entrée vers le soutien communautaire. ℹ️ Saviez-vous que 27 % des besoins non satisfaits signalés au 211 sont liés au logement et aux refuges?

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It's 211 Day! 211 is the front door to community support! ℹ️Did you know 27% of unmet needs reported to 211 are related to housing & shelter? 211 helps Canadians navigate available resources. Need help? Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca

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This week, we had the chance to welcome Bobbi Symes, a leading champion of social prescribing for healthy aging in BC.

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📣Calling all healthtech innovators! Submissions are open for @kiteuhn.bsky.social Power Play Pitch Competition. If you're developing preventative solutions, diagnostic tools, assistive devices, or other game-changing healthcare innovations, this is your chance to pitch to top industry leaders.

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How can innovation in healthcare, rehabilitation & age-tech shape the future? Find out at #ICAIR2025, hosted by @kiteuhn.bsky.social where experts, researchers & startups will share insights and breakthroughs in aging & rehabilitation. 📅 May 1-2, 2025 🔗 Register here: kite-uhn.com/icair/info/r...

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🚨 Loneliness is a health crisis. 43% of Torontonians never see their neighbors. Chronic loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. How do we fix this? #Publicspaces + #socialprescribing = connection.

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📢 Critical Insights on Aging in Canada Yesterday, we joined the National Institute on Ageing for the launch of findings from its 2024 Aging in Canada Survey, the largest ongoing research initiative focused on Canadians aged 50 and older.

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The Social and Nature Prescribing Playbook is here! Developed in collaboration with CASCADES and with the support of our advisory committee🙌 📖 Explore how to integrate equity-focused, patient-centered approaches and amplify the critical role of link workers. ➡️ bit.ly/3Ehm3za

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We're proud to share that the @cspsc.ca just published a significant contribution in the January 2025 issue of the Canadian Family Physician journal on how #socialprescribing is transforming Canadian healthcare. 🍁 👏 👏 👏 We’re thrilled to see this work shaping the conversation.

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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 If you are actively involved in #socialprescribing as a practitioner, implementer, or researcher. This is your space. 👉Register: bit.ly/4jx5TBA

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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 Open to all individuals and organizations in Canada interested in #socialprescribing, the Exchange offers the opportunity to learn about social prescribing developments and the chance to connect and collaborate. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4gbxiX5

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Passionate about healthy ageing? Join the IFA’s Global Cafe this Friday! Sonia Hsiung, Director of CISP at @redcrosscanada.bsky.social, will discuss “Supporting Healthy Ageing through Social Prescribing.” 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #socialprescribing #ageing

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"A year later, Orla has regained much of her mobility, along with a new sense of purpose, agency & belonging that she didn’t have before her brain injury. While her journey will be lifelong, Orla’s experience shows why social supports should be a routine part of clinical care."

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Check out the front page of @macleans today! #SocialPrescribing macleans.ca

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🔗 Resource Spotlight: Resource Guide to Ontario Health's SDOH Framework We're proud to see #socialprescribing highlighted under “Listen to What Matters”. This resource guide offers actionable tools, resources, and real-world examples to support implementation. 📖 Full guide here: bit.ly/3WlEnNE

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🌿 Halton, Ontario just took a big step for community health! Doctors can now prescribe nature through a partnership with Conservation Halton, Halton Healthcare & PaRx. Patients receive 10 free visits to local conservation areas! 🥾 #SocialPrescribing #NaturePrescriptions bit.ly/3Ca0Ypu

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💡 Are you curious about #socialprescribing and how you can be part of this growing movement? Our new FAQ page has answers to all your questions, including: 🔹What is social prescribing? 🔹Who can benefit? 🔹How can you get involved? 🔗 Learn more here: www.socialprescribing.ca/faq-page

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📢 Call for Papers: Social Prescribing in the Journal of Integrated Care Researchers, practitioners, and advocates are invited to contribute to this special issue on #socialprescribing led by @ificinfo.bsky.social 🗓️ Deadline: April 30, 2025 ℹ️ Learn more: bit.ly/3DIg0Dn

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Social Prescribing is apart of our future! Watch these highlights from Canada's Social Prescribing Conference to be inspired by those passionate about the integration of social care into health care. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk2Y...

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"When people come together and #volunteer, we are reminded of our capacity to actually get things done," says Kate Mulligan of @cisp-icps.bsky.social, adding that "makes a big difference and helps us feel like we matter." #SocialPrescribing

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Despite its challenges, Canada’s healthcare system is not broken. Dr. Joss Reimer of the @cmadocs.bsky.social discusses ER closures, wait times, & access issues—plus progress like team-based care & cutting red tape for doctors. 📖 Read the full story here:https://bit.ly/4gDP6uT

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📢 Exciting Opportunity for Students! The Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective is looking for a passionate and organized Administrative Lead to join their amazing team! Whether you're passionate about community health, social innovation, or building connections, this role is for you!👇

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Tackling social isolation one connection at a time🪢 The SEED program developed by St. Michael’s Hospital’s Academic Family Health Team is transforming care for older adults through #SocialPrescribing. Learn how link workers are building connections & improving lives. Read the story: bit.ly/40jv82I

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🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing! (Pictured: most of our team🥲) We're so grateful for your support this year and look forward to advancing health and wellbeing together in 2025. Wishing you joy, rest, and connection this season! ❤️ #SocialPrescribing

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🌟 New Resource for Educators 🌟 The "Teaching Social Prescribing: An Educator’s Guide" is your toolkit for crafting inspiring courses on #socialprescrbing, a transformative model of healthcare. Flexible formats, key resources, and more! Explore here: bit.ly/3VFnz3O

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💡 Des idées à l’action Nous avons rassemblé des leaders passionnés, des champions et des acteurs du changement afin d’explorer les solutions communautaires qui améliorent la santé et la résilience.

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💡 From Ideas to Action We brought together passionate leaders, advocates, & changemakers to explore how community-driven solutions enhance health & resilience. The learnings from the conference are just the beginning. Explore the highlights: bit.ly/4fvPcUh @redcrosscanada.bsky.social

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Back in September, the @cspsc.ca team spoke at the @cisp-icps.bsky.social conference in Toronto. Grateful to have been part of such a meaningful event that brought together scholars, practitioners, and champions of #SocialPrescribing!!!

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✨ Faits saillants de la conférence maintenant en ligne! ✨ Découvrez les principales conclusions, les idées et les moments marquants de la Conférence sur la prescription sociale au Canada. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici👉 bit.ly/4fi7fNr

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✨ Conference Highlights Now Available! ✨ Dive into the key takeaways, insights, and memorable moments from Canada's Social Prescribing Conference. Explore how we’re shaping the future of health and wellbeing through #socialprescribing. Get the scoop here 👉 bit.ly/4fvPcUh

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Today is Human Rights Day 🌍💙 At CISP, we stand for equitable access to health & wellbeing as a fundamental human right. #Socialprescribing plays a key role in realizing this vision, connecting people to the community-based supports, fostering inclusion, equity, & belonging while addressing SDOH.

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🎥 ICYMI: Watch as our very own Srija Biswas shares how #SocialPrescribing has the power to transform healthcare by meeting people where they’re at📍 bit.ly/49uf94W We're thrilled to have participated in the Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit.

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