Health Care for the Whole Person

There are many ways to think about health; it's multi-faceted, multi-sectoral, and influenced by the social determinants of health. So, what does it look like to care for the whole person, and what are different ways to be well? Today, we speak with two leaders to explore how these factors shape health and wellness – as individuals and communities. Guests:  Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director, Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine, University Health Network Pam Nolan, Executive Director, First Nations Digital Health Ontario Learn More: Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine - UHN Social Medicine Housing Program First Nations Digital Health Ontario (FNDHO) Indigenous Digital Health Ecosystem  Music:  RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons. Episode Summmary: 00:00 Introduction to Digital Health in Canada 00:54 Introducing the Guests: Pam Nolan and Dr. Andrew Boozary 01:37 Pam Nolan's Journey in Digital Health 04:55 Dr. Andrew Boozary's Path and Social Medicine 07:35 Housing Initiatives and Health Outcomes 14:47 Understanding Community Needs and Digital Integration 19:15 Social Medicine and Policy Decisions 21:38 The Role of Hospitals in Social Medicine 32:31 The Power of Data and Partnerships 41:10 Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways