S3. Ep 3. Injury on Repeat: The role of trauma recovery services and community resources
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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 Clinic, highlighting how these services address gaps in care and exploring areas where there is still room for improvement.
Guest Speakers:
Lindsay Witiuk, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Lindsay is a Registered Social Worker with nearly 10 years’ experience in the social services field. She is an advocate in supporting individuals in various settings living with a myriad of psychosocial challenges including, mental health and substance use, homelessness, child welfare involvement and individuals accessing the health care system.
Lindsay enjoys her role as a Social Worker at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in the Outpatient Trauma Recovery Clinic working with survivors of traumatic injuries once they have transitioned from acute care and into the community. Lindsay believes in health equity and the importance of ensuring a safe and trauma-informed environment for patients and families to heal.
Resources:
Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic
Host:
Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN
Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention
Podcast Produced By:
Centre for Injury Prevention
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Producer:
Cassandra Matchett
Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University
Music:
Klimenko Music at Premium Beats
Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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