Compass North
Clinic
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Compass North members organize and participate in provision of health services and research towards meeting the unmet health needs of under-served populations in Thunder Bay. Students are under supervision of faculty at NOSM and LU who are registered health professionals and in partnership with community organisations.
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Students who participate in student-led clinics become more proficient members of interprofessional health care teams through the development of skills in communication, conflict resolution and shared decision-making, and by familiarising themselves and colleagues with the roles and responsibilities of other health providers. Fostering a sense of social accountability and awareness of disparities in health service delivery is a core value of Compass North.
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Recent health promotion workshops have been conducted covering a wide range of topics such as mental health, diabetes management, healthy eating, and oral health. Other activities have included research presentations (eg., Northern Constellations, North-West MD Survival Skills conference), the Social Accountability Speaker Series, and the WellU podcast.
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