Lady Eaton College and the Trent-Fleming Nursing Students' Association Present: The Art & Science of Health & Healing Speaker Series
Being home-less in a time we are told to be home more: Making the argument for housing as a basic public health need
"There is an underlying assumption in public health messaging during pandemic outbreaks, such as COVID-19. We are commonly told to stay home, keep our distance, wash our hands, and get plenty of rest yet achieving these goals is only possible if one has the private space in which to do so. Pandemics highlight the existing cracks within our social systems, including the lack of affordable housing. What if – rather than creating separate pandemic plans for people experiencing homelessness – we put our efforts into finding people housing before an outbreak even began?" - Dr. Kristy Buccieri
This semester's speaker series will be held via Zoom. All registrants will receive a link via email to attend the event.
More about Dr. Kristy Buccieri:
"Kristy Buccieri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly in pandemic times. She is co-editor of a book entitled Pandemic Preparedness & Homelessness: Lessons from H1N1 in Canada and is currently part of a team conducting research on the impact of COVID-19 on homeless-serving agencies in rural and remote communities."
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