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        • Fighting Seniors' Social Isolation with Music

          A medical student is seen playing the piano in his living room.

          SSIPP hosts a virtual talent night in collaboration with the Geriatric Interest Group (GIG) at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine.

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        • News & Events

          Medical Alumni Association (MAA) - The Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership

          SPRING 2022

          The two siblings of the author are pictured in front of a medical school building on a snowy day.

          Toronto Star | My brother’s early death is a reminder that doctors must care for themselves,...

          MARCH 9, 2021

          SSIPP is mentioned in a Toronto Star opinion piece. Read the heart-warming piece by Moses Shuldiner here.

          A medical student is seen playing the piano in his living room.

          Fighting Seniors’ Social Isolation with Music

          MARCH 4, 2021

          SSIPP hosts a virtual talent night in collaboration with the Geriatric Interest Group (GIG) at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine.

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          YorkU’s Bethune College Council’s Dragon Jobs

          NOVEMBER 5, 2020

          SSIPP Co-Founder and YorkU Alumni Geoffrey Sem spoke at YorkU’s Bethune College Council’s Dragon Jobs.

          An elderly woman is seated in her living room and is happily talking on the phone.

          Medical students unite to alleviate seniors’ isolation during COVID-19

          OCTOBER 9, 2020

          Joule CMA shares the story of how our volunteers unite to provide companionship to seniors.

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          SSIPP received a $1,500 grant from Rising Youth’s Taking It Global grants

          SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
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          SSIPP Canada was awarded $50,000 through the Joule CMA COVID grants

          AUGUST 27, 2020
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          SSIPP x Stay in Touch Message for Seniors

          AUGUST 6, 2020

          SSIPP had the pleasure of partnering with Stay in Touch to create this video sent to senior care facilities across Canada.

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          COVID Kindness | University of Saskatchewan medical students connect with isolated seniors

          MAY 27, 2020

          University of Saskatchewan SSIPP was recently featured in COVID Kindness' Helping Hands section.

          A female medical student.

          University of Saskatchewan | USask unites - Medical students connecting with isolated seniors

          MAY 12, 2020

          University of Saskatchewan SSIPP and USask medical student, Madeline Parker, are discussed in the University of Saskatchewan News.

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          The Regina Leader-Post | U of S medical students connecting with isolated seniors

          MAY 11, 2020

          University of Saskatchewan SSIPP was recently featured in the Regina Leader-Post.

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          NGIG 2020 Publication | The Fight Against Frailty

          APRIL, 2020

          SSIPP was recently mentioned in the National Geriatrics Interest Group's publication "Fight Against Frailty". See pages 23-24.

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          Education News Canada | U of T students in medicine, public health put their education to wo...

          APRIL 28, 2020

          ENC's article featuring students at University of Toronto's Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the Dalla Lana School for Public Health who are rushing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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          In The Hammer | Here's how medical students are helping during the COVID-19 pandemic

          APRIL 27, 2020

          SSIPP is featured in local Hamilton media outlet, In the Hammer.

          A row of 3 photos of a male and 2 female medical students.

          UofT Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation | SLI students demonstrate leadershi...

          APRIL 20, 2020

          U of T students leading the COVID-19 response are part of IHPME’s System Leadership and Innovation (SLI) Program.

          A female medical student sits beside her grandmother.

          UOttawa | New pairing program brings caring and comfort to isolated seniors

          APRIL 17, 2020

          UOttawa SSIPP was recently featured in the UOttawa Faculty of Medicine News.

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          CTV News | Community Connection

          APRIL 16, 2020

          University of Manitoba SSIPP student Kaleigh Ducas had an interview with CTV News.

          A row of 3 photos of 2 male and 1 female medical students.

          U of T Students Work to Combat Social Isolation in Seniors During COVID-19

          APRIL 15, 2020

          UofT SSIPP co-founders were recently featured in the UofT Faculty of Medicine News.

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          Winnipeg Free Press | U of M students answer call to fill seniors social-distance gap

          APRIL 13, 2020

          University of Manitoba SSIPP was recently featured in the Winnipeg Free Press.

          2 hands typing on a laptop keyboard.

          COVID-19 Central | Connecting with Loved Ones - Part 2

          APRIL 12, 2020

          Sylvie, a UofT SSIPP Volunteer Coordinator co-authored this COVID-19 Central article which includes SSIPP as a resource to support older adults.

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          McMaster Daily News | A friendly voice to keep isolation at bay

          APRIL 10, 2020

          McMaster University SSIPP was recently featured in the McMaster Daily News.

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          Canadian PA | Melissa Holm, Canadian PA on the Frontlines of COVID-1

          SPRING 2020

          Melissa Holm, a Canadian Physician Assistant, talks about her experience on the frontlines of COVID-19 and mentions the McMaster University SSIPP program.

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          CBC | Who is your COVID-19 hero?

          MARCH 6, 2020

          Listen to SSIPP co-founder and University of Toronto MD student, Geoff Sem, talk with Duncan McCue on CBC's Cross Country Checkup at 1h:18m:44s.

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