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

 Hamilton, ON, Canada
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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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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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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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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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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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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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From all of us at the McMaster Community Paramedicine Research Team, we want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️
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Thank you to our paramedic service and social housing partners for their commitment to the CP@clinic Program!
Community Paramedicine at Clinic@CPatClinic26 Nov 2025
The CP@clinic Program, led by @GinaAgarwall, won the Ontario Health System Quality & Innovation Award for Improved Population Health. This recognizes positive health changes, addressing health disparities through culturally responsive care and strong community partnerships
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The CP@clinic Program, led by @GinaAgarwall, won the Ontario Health System Quality & Innovation Award for Improved Population Health. This recognizes positive health changes, addressing health disparities through culturally responsive care and strong community partnerships
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The CP@clinic Program would not be what it is without the support of all the incredible patients that utilize it. We want to say THANK YOU to all patients for their participation in CP@clinic and the paramedics who implement it! Here's what patients have said about CP@clinic:
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Today is #NationalSeniorsDay! At CP@clinic, paramedics help seniors manage their health so they can live independently and thrive at home 🌟 @McMasterU @McMasterFamMed
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📣 The CP@clinic Program, and Dr. Gina Agarwal have been highlighted as one of the @CIHR_IRSC Faces of Health Research 2025! 🇨🇦Check out the story here: bit.ly/3HCecy6 @McMasterU @McMasterFamMed @GinaAgarwall
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‼️New on our CP@clinic Website! Check out the ‘For Family Physicians’ tab to find details about our Community Paramedicine CME course designed for physicians and the link to register 🩺 Click here to find more: cpatclinic.ca/education/
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Read about CP@clinic’s impact in our 2024 Annual Report! A few highlights: 2,034 patients helped 18,544 Health Risk Assessments completed 33 Canadian Paramedic Services 122 Paramedic Training Microcredentials issued Read the whole report here 👉cpatclinic.ca/media/2024-Ann…
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We’re celebrating & expressing gratitude to our CP@clinic community paramedicine teams! Thank you for your commitment to providing care to our communities #EMSrecognitionday ♥️🩺
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