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No one enjoys being injured, especially when it could be prevented! No, not the bump on the knee or the scratch on the elbow. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals differently and is influenced by systemic racism, sexism and the social determinants of health. Join hosts from Sunnybrook's Centre for Injury Prevention, along with community experts, doctors, healthcare professionals, and follow stories from individuals living with injury. Injury is not equal is a podcast that’s digging deep to understand the “why”, highlighting the diverse journey of injury, and identifying ways to prevent it.
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Send us a text Throughout this season of Injury is NOT Equal, we’ve heard from professionals about the systemic factors driving injury recidivism. But what about those who live this reality every day? In this episode we hear from Sarah Ginn—a longtime injury survivor and advocate. From a catastrophic injury over two decades ago to the many challenges she’s faced with repeated injuries since, Sarah reflects on the barriers, gaps in support, and resilience needed to navigate life after injury.&...
Send us a textViolent injury is a pressing global public health issue, with survivors at a much higher risk of experiencing repeated injuries. At Sunnybrook, violent injuries make up approximately 19% of all trauma activations—a figure that has risen significantly over time. To combat this, the BRAVE Program (Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Empathy) delivers hospital-based violence intervention aimed at reducing injury recidivism and preventing retaliation. Through coordinated wraparound ...
Send us a text In 2021, Sunnybrook opened the Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic, aiming to provide coordinated, centralized follow-up care for all trauma patients up to one year after discharge. In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest Lindsay Witiuk to discuss the impact of tertiary prevention efforts, including trauma recovery services and community resources, in disrupting the cycle of repeat injuries. Lindsay shares insights from her work at the Trauma Recovery Clin...
Send us a text This episode contains discussions about human trafficking and intimate partner violence, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Listener’s discretion is advised. Human trafficking in Canada is a serious human rights violation that can lead to emotional, physical, and psychological trauma. Between 2012 and 2022, nearly 4000 incidents of human trafficking have been reported in Canada, however, many cases go undetected (Statistics Canada, 2023). In this episode, host Sh...
Send us a text In this first season 3 episode of "Injury is Not Equal," we explore the critical intersection between injury recidivism and mental health. Research has found that one of the greatest predictors of unintentional injury recidivism is Mental illness. One study that analyzed injury recidivism following orthopedic trauma, found that mental illness was present in 57% of recidivists (Heimke et al., 2023). In this episode, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick is joined by guest speaker Dr. S...
Send us a text Have you ever thought about traumatic injury as a chronic disease? We often perceive injury as a one-time event, but the reality is that the effects of traumatic injury can last a lifetime. In season 3 of Injury is NOT Equal, we delve into injury recidivism—when survivors of traumatic injuries return to the emergency department with repeated injuries. We’ll explore the psychological and physiological aspects of re-injury and the social determinants that perpetuate this cycle. S...
Send us a text This is season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to complex cognitive, behavioural and physical changes. These changes can have significant impact on cognition, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, and employability. In addition, TBI can be a chronic and life-long condition requiring long-term supports and health care costs that may not be covered. As ...
Send us a text Injury is not experienced equally across all communities or individuals. In fact, some groups are impacted by injury more than others. Injury risk and outcome is influenced by the social determinants of health and intersecting marginalization’s. In this trailer, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick introduces season 2 of “Injury is NOT Equal.” This season, Shaelyn will be sitting down with experts and individuals with lived experiences to discuss the many factors that disproportionately a...
Send us a textOn the final episode of Season 1 of Injury is NOT Equal we focus on the topic of post-injury and marginalization. Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci, is joined by Corey Freedman, manager of Trauma Services at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and together with their guests, Dr. Barbara Haas and Dr. Stephanie Mason, explore how inequity is persistent and even after an injury incident, particular individuals and groups are even further at risk and significantly disadvantage...
Send us a textThe Injury is NOT Equal podcast introduces you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal (including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or its host.**DISCLAIMER: A warning to our listeners, this episode contains ...
Send us a textTrigger warning: This episode contains coarse language and content that may be alarming to some listeners. LISTENERS’ DISCRETION IS ADVISED!On this episode of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci passes the baton to colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. In this episode Brandy takes you on a special journey, shedding light on homelessness and injury. We focus...
Send us a textThe Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series of Injury is NOT Equal.YOUTH VOICES initiate a dialogue among youth about multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal(including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of...
Send us a textIn episode 5 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci welcomes two guests - Michael Lewis and Casey Schapel. This dynamic trio set out to unpack the complex and many nuances of gender identity, and how it interacts with interpersonal violence and trauma. In a passionate conversation they unravel the complex question on “What is a Man?”. They explore stigmas, childhood experience, and the social support that are available, but also question “are those enough?”,...
Send us a text“Youth Voices”Special Series from INJURY IS NOT EQUALChapter 1: Teen Dating ViolenceThe Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to tune into a special series from Injury is NOT Equal called YOUTH VOICES. YOUTH VOICES is all about initiating a dialogue about injury, Social Determinants of Injury and multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed du...
Send us a textIn episode 3 - Part 2 of Injury & Gender, the conversation continues between, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci and special guest Kevin Vowles. They explore deeper into why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics. This time they focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), discuss how males are affected by toxic masculinity which is brought on by stereotypes based on cultural and social expectations, and how this often leads to prevent...
Send us a textContent Warning: Please note that this episode contains conversations of violence, sexual violence, misogyny and language that might offend or disturb some people. In episode 2 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces another important topic - injury in youth. This episode explores traumatic injury in youth, how and why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics and are experiencing injury and perpetrating se...
Send us a textIn this episode, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci is joined by colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a certified risk manager who works as an Injury Prevention Coordinator in the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.They discuss what injury prevention is, its history, the social determinants of injury, and its inequalities in injury. They will also address “wicked problems”, its layers and the injury disparities they lead to. Interesting Facts:T...
Send us a textInjury disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. In this trailer, Season 1 host Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces a new podcast: “Injury Is NOT Equal”. Injury can be a sensitive topic as it accounts for 16,000 deaths, 232,000 hospitalizations, and 60,000 disabilities each year. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals differently and is influenced by the social determinants of health and underpinned by systemic racism. Nothing is off limits a...
Send us a text This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Throughout season two we heard from many experts and individuals with lived experience who discussed the intersecting determinants of health associated with traumatic brain injury. In this season finale, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick reviews each episode this season and shines light on some of the key messages and common theme’s raised. Guest Speakers: S2. Ep. 1&nb...
Send us a text This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injury is observed in all age groups across the lifespan, but some groups are more vulnerable than others for a number of factors. Seniors aged 65 years and older are at a significantly higher risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Evidence suggests that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults. It is estimated ...
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