From mitigating violence in emergency departments to the latest maternal health research, Unity Health experts offered insights this week into our rapidly changing world. Here are our top media hits from September 3-9.

Ontario nurses facing rising rates of violence from patients
CityNews on September 2, 2022
Interview with Dr. David Kodama

Violent incidents in hospital Emergency Departments have increased during the pandemic. Dr. David Kodama speaks to CityNews about how St. Michael’s Hospital is using a dashboard to mitigate potentially violent episodes in the ED.

ED visits pre-pregnancy red flag for future mother and baby outcomes
Toronto Sun on September 2, 2022
Feature of research by Dr. Joel Ray

Dr. Joel Ray speaks to Toronto Sun about a new study that found that Emergency Department use in Ontario before pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of severe maternal and neonatal health outcomes.