OpenLab @UHNOpenLab
We're a design & innovation studio at Toronto General Hospital @uhn. We operate the Friendly Neighbour Hotline during COVID-19. uhnopenlab.ca/hotline Toronto, Ontario Joined October 2009-
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Join @NORCCentre and @UHN on June 10 to discuss home care and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities. Learn about this transformative model with insights from @DrSamirSinha and @CarolynEGosse. Register now! ow.ly/GUVJ50S4wh0 #HomeCare #NORCInnovationCentre #UHN #NORC
Uncover the transformative potential of community-centered home care in "A Home Care Model for NORCs in Ontario." Ready to shape the future of care? Dive in now! Check out our latest policy paper ➡️shorturl.at/ckvxS #PolicyInnovation #HomeCare #NORCs #Ontario #AginginPlace
Calling all #healthcare providers across Canada! Join a series of workshops at the University Health Network to co-design resources/interventions to support your interactions with youth who are caregivers at point of care. Email [email protected] to learn more.
We're #hiring a NORC Operations Manager! Join our team and reimagine the way older adults are cared for in the community! linkedin.com/jobs/view/3776…
📢 WE'RE HIRING: Seeking a Community Manager for our peer-to-peer harm reduction initiative in Toronto. Ideal candidates have experience in grassroots community mobilization, community development and harm reduction. Apply by Feb 25. recruitingsite.com/csbsites/uhnca…
Many older adults fear the lack of appropriate resources to age in place with dignity and choice. The NORC Innovation Centre, an innovation hub being launched @UHN, has a bold mission to design the future of aging in place: ow.ly/FN8Q50M4QU2 #onhealth
📢 We're hiring a comms specialist! 📢 The NORC Innovation Centre (@NORCCentre) is looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to join the NIC as a communications specialist. Sound like you or someone you know? Check out the opportunity -> bit.ly/3VmrJuD
📢 We're hiring a comms specialist! 📢 The NORC Innovation Centre (@NORCCentre) is looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to join the NIC as a communications specialist. Sound like you or someone you know? Check out the opportunity -> bit.ly/3VmrJuD
Hiring opportunity: We are looking for a Healthy Cities Project Manager at the Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital. Join our growing team by applying here: Women's College Hospital Careers - Project Manager - J1122-1107 wch.njoyn.com/CL3/in/share/J…
“I want to talk about what it would be like to have seniors aging in the right place, aging where they want to.” – Dr. Howard Abrams, Medical Lead, NORC Innovation Centre, @UHN @HowardBAbrams
Today's the day! Join us at 12PM for a presentation on healthcare and architecture by @dochitect @StoweTeti @DavidDeemerMD @BillHercules Zoom details below 👇🏾
Today's the day! Join us at 12PM for a presentation on healthcare and architecture by @dochitect @StoweTeti @DavidDeemerMD @BillHercules Zoom details below 👇🏾
Congratulations to #WomensAgeLab & its partners on their @CIHR_IRSC award to identify new solutions to promote healthy aging within naturally occurring retirement communities! loom.ly/k3DjyA4 @UHNOpenLab @NORCCentre @cityoftoronto @cityofbarrie @UofT @savagera
Don't miss this special presentation on architecture and healthcare happening TOMORROW at 12PM via Zoom! Details below 👇🏾
Don't miss this special presentation on architecture and healthcare happening TOMORROW at 12PM via Zoom! Details below 👇🏾
Nearly all older Canadians want to age in their homes and communities, but many face obstacles to doing so. Our new report with @NIAgeing explains how NORCs can help. norcinnovationcentre.ca/wp-content/upl… #aging #NORC #Seniors
When looking for background and research on NORCs when in MOH I was delighted to find the best work was down the street @UHNOpenLab @HowardBAbrams, @taimhuynh & @jenrecknagel definitely 🇨🇦 pioneers & delighted they’ve created @NORCCentre Love that OpenLab open innovation!
When looking for background and research on NORCs when in MOH I was delighted to find the best work was down the street @UHNOpenLab @HowardBAbrams, @taimhuynh & @jenrecknagel definitely 🇨🇦 pioneers & delighted they’ve created @NORCCentre Love that OpenLab open innovation!
Through the @NORCCentre and partnership with @UHNOpenLab, we have an incredible opportunity to support older adults as we “integrate health, physical and social supports directly within the community”. #integratedcare
So pleased to see NORCs featured in the @TorontoStar. Ageing in place is important to support well-being, independence & health of older adults. Article features a newly released report from @NIAgeing, @UHNOpenLab & @NORCCentre thestar.com/news/canada/20… @WestEndSeniors @SFUGero

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