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Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits, Life in canada

A Toronto hospital network is set to greatly expand its unique permanent housing program that largely serves homeless people who visit hospital emergency departments an inordinate amount of time.Dunn House has seen great success in the early days for its 51 residents, a model that will expand to help 300 people. Dr. Andrew Boozary of the University Hospital Network says it’s a more humane approach to helping the vulnerable and is also cost effective.Preliminary data has shown that 48 residents of Dunn House visited emergency rooms 52 per cent fewer times a year after they moved in, along with a 79…

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