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Move over Sir William Osler! The ascent of rural and remote medicine in Canada by Amaratunga, Carol

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Building community disaster resilience through a virtual community of practice (VCOP) by Ann Amaratunga, Carol

“…Purpose – This paper aims to discuss a pilot in-progress project to promote community-based research (CBR) as a tool for disaster resilience planning in rural,…”
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Infectious Respiratory Disease Outbreaks and Pregnancy: Occupational Health and Safety Concerns of Canadian Nurses by Phillips, Karen P., O'Sullivan, Tracey L., Dow, Darcie, Amaratunga, Carol A.

“…Introduction: This paper is a report of a qualitative study of emergency and critical care nurses' perceptions of occupational response and preparedness during…”
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Disaster and Emergency Management: Canadian Nurses' Perceptions of Preparedness on Hospital Front Lines by O'Sullivan, Tracey L., Dow, Darcie, Turner, Michelle C., Lemyre, Louise, Corneil, Wayne, Krewski, Daniel, Phillips, Karen P., Amaratunga, Carol A.

“…Three years following the global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), a national, Web-based survey of Canadian nurses was conducted to assess…”
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In the Path of Disasters: Psychosocial Issues for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery by Amaratunga, Carol A., O'Sullivan, Tracey L.

“…The psychosocial impacts of disasters are profound. In recent years, there have been too many reminders of these impacts and the dire needs of the people…”
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Are We Ready? Evidence of Support Mechanisms for Canadian Health Care Workers in Multi-jurisdictional Emergency Planning by O'Sullivan, Tracey L., Amaratunga, Carol A., Hardt, Jill, Dow, Darcie, Phillips, Karen P., Corneil, Wayne, Gibson, D.

“…Background: Federal, provincial and municipal leaders in Canada have adopted a culture of preparedness with the development and update of emergency plans in…”
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Ready, aye ready? Support mechanisms for healthcare workers in emergency planning: a critical gap analysis of three hospital emergency plans by Amaratunga, Carol A, O'Sullivan, Tracey L, Phillips, Karen P, Lemyre, Louise, O'Connor, Eileen, Dow, Darcie, Corneil, Wayne

“…In response to the 2003 global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and the threat of pandemic influenza, Canadian hospitals have been…”
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In Memoriam: Victor Semyonovich Koscheyev by Leon, Gloria, Amaratunga, Carol, Birnbaum, Marvin

“…Victor participated in numerous US federal and regional government and non-government committees and workshops in the general area of radiation and other types…”
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Editorial Comments—Comparative Study of Psychiatric Morbidity among the Displaced and Non-Displaced Populations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands following the Tsunami by Amaratunga, Carol

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First Aid by Amaratunga, Carol

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Community health workers in Canada: innovative approaches to health promotion outreach and community development among immigrant and refugee populations by Torres, Sara, Spitzer, Denise L, Labonté, Ronald, Amaratunga, Carol, Andrew, Caroline

“…This article provides results from an empirical case study that showcases a community health worker practice targeting immigrants and refugees in Canada. The…”
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Improving Health Equity: The Promising Role of Community Health Workers in Canada by Torres, Sara, Labonté, Ronald, Spitzer, Denise L., Andrew, Caroline, Amaratunga, Carol

“…This article reports findings from an applied case study of collaboration between a community-based organization staffed by community health…”
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Editorial Comments—Disasters, Women's Health and Conservative Society: Working in Pakistan with the Turkish Red Crescent following the Earthquake in Southeast Asia by Amaratunga, Carol

“…From time to time, one has the opportunity to read a truly informative and sensitive piece of work on disasters and women's health. This article deserves both…”
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Editorial Comments—Mental Health Problems following Earthquake in Kashmir: Findings of Community Run Clinics by Amaratunga, Carol

“…The article by Chadda et al is particularly deserving in that it describes a universal, social imperative to address the mental health and well-being of…”
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Mental Health Emergency Preparedness by Amaratunga, Carol

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Disaster Management and Farm Family Mental Health: The BSE Crisis as a Case Study by Thurston, Wilfreda E., Patten, Scott B., Lynn Williams, Keri, Amaratunga, Carol

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“In Gauze We Trust”: Lessons Learned from a Gendered Profession during Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome by Amaratunga, Carol, O'Sullivan, Tracey

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If Schools Are Closed, Who Will Watch Our Kids? Family Caregiving and Other Sources of Role Conflict among Nurses during Large-Scale Outbreaks by O'Sullivan, Tracey L., Amaratunga, Carol, Phillips, Karen P., Corneil, Wayne, O'Connor, Eileen, Lemyre, Louise, Dow, Darcie

“…The global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) brought attention to the role of healthcare professionals as "first receivers" during infectious…”
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Nurses Perceptions of Occupational Reproductive Risks Associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and the Implications for Future Outbreaks by Phillips, Karen P., O'Sullivan, Tracey L., Amaratunga, Carol A.

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The Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Consequences of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE): A Community Impact Study by Mitra, Debjani, Amaratunga, Carol, Sutherns, Rebecca, Pletsch, Vera, Corneil, Wayne, Crowe, Sarah, Krewski, Daniel

“…The detection of the first indigenous case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada on May 20, 2003, had significant consequences for the livestock…”
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