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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 38 MIN

Dr. Gary Bloch on social prescribing

from Family Medicine Matters

What if treating patients meant addressing their social needs too? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Cook speaks with Dr. Gary Bloch about social prescribing. It’s an innovative model that brings community and social supports into health care. They discuss how addressing the social determinants of health can improve patient outcomes while also supporting physicians. You can learn more about the work Dr. Gary Bloch is doing by exploring St. Michael's Academic Family Health Team Social Interventions Booklet. You can also contact Dr. Bloch at [email protected] podcast series is eligible for non-certified Mainpro+ credits. Participants may also earn additional Certified Assessment credits by completing a Linking Learning exercise.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if treating patients meant addressing their social needs too? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Cook speaks with Dr. Gary Bloch about social prescribing. It’s an innovative model that brings community and social supports into health care. They discuss how addressing the social determinants of health can improve patient outcomes while also supporting physicians. You can learn more about the work Dr. Gary Bloch is doing by exploring St. Michael's Academic Family Health Team Social Interventions Booklet. You can also contact Dr. Bloch at [email protected] podcast series is eligible for non-certified Mainpro+ credits. Participants may also earn additional Certified Assessment credits by completing a Linking Learning exercise.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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