Metro Morning's Ismaila Alfa on Nucleus' Companion Call Program
December 6, 2022
An antidote for loneliness: this program matches seniors with young volunteers for ongoing conversations
CBC's Metro Morning host Ismaila Alfa spoke with Nucleus client Joselyn on her experience with the Companion Call Program. Take a listen to the impact the experience has had on both her and her volunteer.
About the Companion Call Program:
To reduce isolation among our clients, Nucleus launched the Virtual Companion Call (VCC) program earlier this year. In partnership with CompanionLink and the Seniors Life Enhancement Centre (SLEC), the program created virtual social connections between isolated, frail seniors and trained volunteers through technology (phone, tablets).
Want to make a referral to the Virtual Companion Call Program? Access our referral form here.
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Vaccination Update: Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose Availability
Rising COVID cases present significant challenges to the healthcare system.
Effective November 30, 2021 all Nucleus staff, volunteers and contractors (including agency staff) must be fully vaccinated to be scheduled for work and deliver care. This is to ensure both client, staff and community safety against COVID-19.
Since the pandemic began, Nucleus has delivered over 200,000 visits without any transmission of COVID.
Your safety and that of our staff remain our constant priority.
Dr. David Burt is an immunologist with more than 30 years research experience in universities and vaccine companies. He has led scientific teams involved in the development of vaccines against various infectious diseases including influenza and SARS. He received his Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Birmingham, UK and a BSc. in Biological chemistry from Essex University, UK. David received the African Canadian Achievement Award in Science in 1997 and the Harry Jerome Award for Health Sciences in 2006 for his professional work and promotion of science in the community. Currently, Dr. Burt is President of D. S. Burt, R&D Consulting, offering independent consulting advice in biotechnology and vaccine research and development. Dr. Burt is a member of the City of Toronto’s Black Scientist Task Force on Vaccine Equity whose mandate is to engage the communities most impacted by the pandemic around issues related to COVID-19 and vaccines.
Your safety and that of our staff remain our constant priority.
