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Dr. Kevin Smith: The doctor who wants to prescribe housing

Dr. Kevin Smith: The doctor who wants to prescribe housing

Update: 2023-03-13

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The healthcare system is in crisis and Dr. Kevin Smith wants to improve it with “social medicine.” The President and CEO of the University Health Network speaks to Duncan about health equity, ongoing efforts to transform Canada’s care, and how Covid-19 forced the sector to make some technological changes.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Dr. Kevin Smith: The doctor who wants to prescribe housing

Dr. Kevin Smith: The doctor who wants to prescribe housing