Improving health by facilitating equitable access and linkage to primary care for vulnerable populations in Canada and Internationally. Director: @GinaAgarwall
Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Interested in the research that happens at the VIP Research Lab?
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Dr. Gina Agarwal and Jasdeep Brar are attending the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting in London, UK! 🌍
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We're excited to share 3 posters highlighting research on chronic disease prevention, community health & implementation science.
Take a look! 👇
A poster on the eCHEC study presented at #GACDASM2026 with collaborators from Khon Kaen University explored a community-based program promoting fruit and vegetable consumption for cancer prevention in rural Northeast Thailand.
Presented at #GACD with collaborators from Khon Kaen University was the evaluation of the Enhanced Community-based Health Education and Communication (eCHEC) program aimed at reducing bile duct cancer risk and supporting cancer prevention in Thailand.
The Scale Up Research Reporting Checklist (SPARK) and Critical Appraisal Tool (SUCAT) was showcased at #GACDASM2026 !
These tools aim to improve how research on scaling up health interventions is reported and evaluated, supporting greater consistency and quality in research.
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Congratulations to our summer MPH student, Audrey, who presented her research poster at Trillium Research Day 🎉
She presented research on how the CP@clinic Program can successfully support smoking cessation for older adults living in social housing in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Félicitations à notre étudiante MPH d'été, Audrey, qui a présenté ses recherches au Trillium Research Day ! 🎉
Son affiche portait sur le soutien au sevrage tabagique chez les personnes âgées en logement social grâce au programme pc@clinique, à Sault Ste. Marie, en Ontario.
Congratulations to our summer MPH student, Audrey, who presented her research poster at Trillium Research Day 🎉
She presented research on how the CP@clinic Program can successfully support smoking cessation for older adults living in social housing in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Read our paper here ⬇️
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📢 New Study!
We found that paramedic-led assessments identified cognitive impairment risk in 1 in 5 CP@clinic and CP@home participants. Having community paramedics using a structured program can help identify dementia risk and enable early intervention.
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Dr. Gina Agarwal shares research findings at #IRCP conference!
CP@clinic’s cluster RCT found increased initiation of antihypertensive meds, primary care visits and home care use, less LTC transfers, and shorter hospital stay, keeping older adults healthy at home.
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It’s #WorldHeartDay ❤️
Today, we’re highlighting cardiovascular health and the importance of prevention and early detection.
Through CP@clinic, community paramedics support older adults with blood pressure checks and assessments that help spot cardiovascular risk early.
Congratulations to Dr. @GinaAgarwall on her election as a Fellow of the @CAHS_ACSS! 🎉
This prestigious honour recognizes her outstanding leadership and contributions to improving health and access to care for populations across Canada and globally.
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🌏 New research explores the scale-up of the CP@clinic Program in Victoria, Australia!
Key factors supporting successful implementation included:
🔹 Understanding local needs
🔹 Building community relationships
🔹 Strong communication networks
🔹 Planning for sustainability
📢 We're hiring!
There’s a new opening for a Clinical Research Nurse supporting a community-based research project onsite at a Toronto social housing building.
📆 Apply by August 3, 2026
🆔Job ID: 77280
⬇️ Details below!
bit.ly/4wsAyGx
📢 We're hiring!
There’s a new opening for a Clinical Research Nurse supporting a community-based research project onsite at a Toronto social housing building.
📆 Apply by July 26, 2026
🆔Job ID: 77280
⬇️ Details below!
bit.ly/4ylbZwx
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It was a pleasure welcoming delegates from Victoria Health Association (Australia) to McMaster University this May!🇨🇦🇦🇺
They observed a CP@clinic session in action and learned more about the program’s impact and scalability in Australia through a presentation by Dr. Gina Agarwal
📢 NEW!
We examined the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults living in social housing:
🔹 87% reported issues in 1+ health dimension
🔹HRQoL scores were lower compared to the general population across all age groups
🔹Social support linked to better outcomes
Read our paper here ⬇️
bit.ly/43RWGxr
