Earlier this week #queensuhealth researcher Dr. Claudio Soares was on #CBCOntMorning to discuss #ygk's new Centre for Psychedelics Health & Research at Providence Care and exploring therapeutic uses for psychedelics. Listen to the full segment:👂🎙️cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

"I am proud to be a part of a tradition that recognizes the potential for future contributions to healthcare and inspires a commitment to the highest standards of medical practice and research." @Queensu MD student Corey Fletcher on his Canadian Medical Hall Fame Award. Congratulations!🎉

Business as usual means 4.4 million Ontarians won't have a family doc by 2026. #Primarycare for everyone is possible AND affordable with immediate investment & policy action writes Jane Philpott Danielle Martin & Dr. Sarita Verma (She/Her)➡️ottawacitizen.com/opinion/martin…

Congratulations to Dr. Madhuri Koti Madhuri Koti & her team on the #research funding awarded from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research to help explore new ways to treat and diagnose bladder #cancer including the effects of chronic inflammation bit.ly/4dIvQL4

Through this new CIHR clinical trial grant, Dr. Muscedere John Muscedere & his team will recruit 1500 patients to assess the effectiveness of inhaled furosemide to treat serious #lung infections and improve patient outcomes. bit.ly/4dqtBwb

Two QHS researchers have received a CIHR clinical trial grant: Dr. John Muscedere John Muscedere will assess how inhaled furosemide can treat serious lung infections & Dr. Jagdeep Walia will conduct a gene therapy trial for infants with GM2 gangliosidosis bit.ly/4dqtBwb

New #research from Dr. Daniel Mulder Dan Mulder shows multifaceted challenges facing pediatric urgent care: increase # of visits, disease complexity & decreased access to primary care all creating pressure on the health care system: bit.ly/3YStGEt KingstonHSC

Applications are now open for the Principal’s Development Fund for Visiting Scholars. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 2. The fund will support visits scheduled between Sept. 2024 ➡️ March 2025: bit.ly/4cCSFP9

Welcoming a new class of MD Program students with their family and friends. Soon, 1st year classes in Nursing, PT, OT, life sciences and health sciences will be on campus too! Welcome to all new and returning graduate, professional and undergraduate students Queen's Health Sciences!

New research from #queensu researcher Dr. Robert Campbell finds that with changes to funding, access to cataract surgery has increased — but only for those who can afford to pay extra ⬇️

Today in Oshawa, we welcomed 20 new MD students at the ⁦Queen's Health Sciences⁩ Lakeridge Health⁩ campus. In this program, all the students are committed to becoming family doctors & they are immediately immersed in the #joy of #FamilyMedicine.🥳

New research led by #queensu researcher Robert Campbell finds that despite public funding for private centres, cataract surgery rates have fallen for the lowest socioeconomic group. Learn more: queensu.ca/gazette/storie…

#queensu researcher Dr. Dorothy Kessler has been appointed Scientist in Rehabilitation at Providence Care. Working closely with both patients & clinicians, she’ll lead research that supports individuals living with stroke & other health conditions: bit.ly/4dEJTBE

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Kessler to Providence Care as Scientist in Rehabilitation! This an exciting role which will expand research within our organization, enhance partnership and nurture the talent of our staff! Please help us welcome Dr. Dorothy Kessler!🎉

“It is the experiences of racism and segregation that have affected every single aspect of African American women’s lives.” #Queensu expert & epidemiologist Dr. Maria B. Ospina spoke w/ #nytimes about how social determinants of health impact pregnant women of colour in the U.S⬇️

Congrats to our four #QueensU researchers who have been elected to RSC // SRC, one of Canada's highest academic honours! Learn more about their groundbreaking work from mapping the brain's pathways to developing the fuel of the future | #QueensuResearch ➡️ queensu.ca/gazette/storie…

It’s the first day of classes for Fall Term 2024 at #queensuniversity and campus is bustling, with crowds of students finding their way to labs and lectures, meeting up with classmates, and building new friendships. Good luck to all for the academic year!

Had a wonderful time on Sunday morning at Richardson Stadium, where the fantastic student orientation leaders and I welcomed the Class of 2028 to #queensuniversity and Kingston. Always a favourite event with such incredible energy!

“It’s about forming meaningful relationships with patients.” Reflecting on their first year in the program, second year #Queensu Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine students are motivated by a desire to help people and their communities➡️bit.ly/4e5Y0zI Queen's University

The role of family physician goes beyond medical expertise; they are often the first point of contact for patients in their times of need, offering not only medical care but also empathy, support, and reassurance.