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Injury is NOT Equal

No one enjoys being injured, especially when it could be prevented! No, not the bump on the knee or the scratch on the elbow. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals differently and is influenced by systemic racism, sexism and the social determinants of health. Join hosts from Sunnybrook's Centre for Injury Prevention, along with community experts, doctors, healthcare professionals, and follow stories from individuals living with injury. Injury is not equal is a podcast that’s digging deep to understand the “why”, highlighting the diverse journey of injury, and identifying ways to prevent it.

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S3. Ep 5. Injury on Repeat: Navigating life after injury

February 24, 2025 • Centre for Injury Prevention • Season 3 • Episode 5

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Throughout this season of Injury is NOT Equal, we’ve heard from professionals about the systemic factors driving injury recidivism. But what about those who live this reality every day? In this episode we hear from Sarah Ginn—a longtime injury survivor and advocate. From a catastrophic injury over two decades ago to the many challenges she’s faced with repeated injuries since, Sarah reflects on the barriers, gaps in support, and resilience needed to navigate life after injury.

Guest Speaker:

Sarah Ginn

Sarah is an injury survivor, advocate, and ambassador who has been courageously sharing her story for the last 15 years, including through Sunnybrook’s P.A.R.T.Y. Program. After experiencing a catastrophic injury over two decades ago, she has faced ongoing challenges with repeated injuries. Through her advocacy, Sarah sheds light on the long-term impacts of trauma, the resilience needed for recovery, and the many factors that have contributed to her experiences with injury recidivism.

Host:

Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN

Injury Prevention Educator, Centre for Injury Prevention

Podcast Produced By:

Centre for Injury Prevention

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Producer:

Cassandra Matchett

Media Production Student at Toronto Metropolitan University

Music:

Klimenko Music at Premium Beats

Alexander Blu Music at Orangefreesounds.com

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers own and do not represent Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

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