Project PROTECH would love to highlight our volunteer of the month: Ms. Dong Yao. Dong Yao is a Bachelor of Social Work Program student in York University. Her research interests include newcomers’ mental health, women’s reproductive rights, LGBTQ youth homelessness, elder abuse prevention, housing, employment, etc. Being a visible minority immigrant, she has a strong…
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Josephine Wong is Appointed as the New Research Chair in Urban Health, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
The primary purpose of this endowed chair is to develop and disseminate new knowledge in the area of urban health, incorporating the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice. More specifically, the chair has four main objectives: To develop and expand an innovative program of research in urban health that can be used to inform…
Ryerson Researchers Secure $2.7 million in Canadian Institutes of Health Research Grants
Two projects led by Ryerson University researchers have been awarded a combined $2.7 million in Project Grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), supporting research that seeks to evaluate and implement programs that will enhance well-being. Professors Josephine Wong and Mandana Vahabi of the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing and a team…
Interview with OMNI on Provincial Government’s New Measures: Are they Sufficient to Cope With the Second Wave?
Ontario is implementing stricter public health measures as the province sets the COVID-19 case record. Additionally, Ontario has also changed the process of getting a COVID-19 test in an effort to allow Ontario’s network of labs to work through a backlog of tests. However, there are no new restrictions to temporarily close any restaurants or…
Volunteer of the Month: Patricia Quan
PROTECH team would like to begin highlighting the outstanding contributions of our diverse group of volunteers. Without them, we would not be able to implement our project with success. This month, we would like to recognize Patricia Quan, a livechat volunteer who has also participated in webinars, community events, and helped with graphic designs. Why…
Update on Social Gathering Size Limitations
The new limit on the number of people allowed to attend an unmonitored private social gathering across the province is: 10 people at an indoor event or gathering (previous limit of 50); or 25 people at an outdoor event or gathering (previous limit of 100). Indoor and outdoor events and gatherings cannot be merged together….
12 Ways to Prepare for the Second Wave of COVID-19
Are flare-ups of COVID-19 across the country and elsewhere early warning signs of a second wave? Epidemiologists warn it may be inevitable, but the severity could depend on how ready we are. “Now is the time for workplaces to take action,” says Stephen Shaw, WSPS’ Director of Integrated Operations. “The goal is to help you…
Linking Hearts is hiring for research project coordinator
The Linking Hearts is a trans-national implementation research project between Canada and China. The project was developed in response to the observed mental health needs amongst university student populations in Jinan, Shandong, China. Professor Josephine Wong, Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Alan Li are part of the Research team. Linking Heart is hiring for a…
Chinese caregivers to elderly research recruiting participants
A research study (SSHRC funded) that aims to explore the social network of Chinese caregivers to elderly within the GTA. It is jointly organized by Ryerson University, York University, Southlake Regional Health Centre and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The study is looking for primary caregivers to Chinese elderly. Please see the flyer below for more…
New Materials About the EI/CERB Program in Four Languages
Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic have created some new materials about the EI/CERB program to help people to get more informed, including videos in Cantonese and Mandarin. A lot of Q & A in the documents and it’s helpful for the ones who need it. Please share it with your network or pass it…