@VIPResearchLab

Improving health by facilitating equitable access and linkage to primary care for vulnerable populations in Canada and Internationally. Director: @GinaAgarwall

 Hamilton, ON, Canada
vipresearchlab.ca/
Joined December 2020
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Replying to @CPatClinic @McMasterU @McMasterFamMed @machealthsci @GovCanHealth @_OAPC
Read our paper here ⬇️ bit.ly/3VDetYp

Use of dementia risk assessment in community paramedicine (CP) programming: an observational study...

BMC Health Services Research - Early detection of dementia risk is crucial for timely intervention and management. This cross-sectional study investigated how the evidence-based Community...

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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.
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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. news.mcmaster.ca/nine-mcmast…

Nine McMaster faculty members inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

McMaster researchers are recognized as Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellows for their contributions to health research and innovation.

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Read our paper here ⬇️ bit.ly/4cUVf5Z

Community Paramedics in Australia: A Case Study Adapting the Canadian Community Paramedicine at...

Objectives Community Paramedicine (CP) is a rapidly expanding subset of paramedicine where paramedics work in primary care and community settings. The Community...

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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
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📢 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
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📢 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
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Read our paper here ⬇️ bit.ly/43RWGxr

Health-related quality of life of older adults residing in social housing: a cross-sectional...

This paper addresses the critical knowledge gap of describing and examining the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of older adults living in social housing, highlighting their unique health...

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📢 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
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Please join us in welcoming our new students to the VIP Research Lab! 🎉 We're excited to have Alexandra, Raeanna, and Audrey (MPH students), along with Zoya (an undergraduate student), joining our team. We look forward to working together this summer!
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Visit our poster ! The CP@clinic team is at Community Paramedicine Knowledge Exchange Main Expo 2026 this week presenting our smoking cessation pilot in collaboration with Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services. #OCPKEE
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🌟Last week, Dr @GinaAgarwall presented @CAHSPR on ‘Healthcare utilization and preventive care among social housing residents compared to the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada’ Read the paper here: frontiersin.org/journals/pub…
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Happy #ParamedicServicesWeek! 🚑 Behind every response, there is compassion, teamwork, and dedication. CP@clinic would like to thank our paramedic service partners for their continued commitment to strengthening our communities. Let's keep “Improving Outcomes, Together” ! 💙
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On #DoctorsDay, discover new ways to help support patients in collaboration with community paramedics. Join our FREE, 1‑hour CME to learn how programs like CP@clinic improve access, prevention & chronic disease care. ☑️ Mainpro+ accredited Register ➡️ forms.office.com/r/y5aHwrZ4v…

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Happy #DoctorsDay to all the incredible physicians across Canada, including the amazing doctors in our Department of Family Medicine! 🩺💙 Today we celebrate your dedication, compassion, and commitment to your patients and communities.
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On International Social Prescribing Day, McMaster Community Paramedicine Research team members joined the Hamilton Paramedic Service at the Red Cross Community Fair to showcase our joint collaboration on a social prescribing module within the CP@clinic program.
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Dr. @GinaAgarwall & PhD candidate @Jasdeep_B, working with colleagues Dr. @HarrietElizab15 & Dr. Amogh Mudbhaktal today at the Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) on a collaborative project in the UK
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