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Born and raised in Toronto, Mila is a registered nurse that has been involved in helping refugee and homeless populations navigate the healthcare system. She is passionate about wound care and community health. With her background in psychology she also works closely with at-risk youth involved with guns, drugs and gangs to help offer positive paths forward.

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Pottie, K., Greenaway, C., Feightner, J., Wlech, V., Swinkels, H., Rashid, M., Narasiah, L., Krimayer, L.J., Ueffing, E., MacDonald, N.E., et al. 2011. Evidence-based clinical guidelines for immigrants and refugees. CMAJ. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.090313

Wiebe, E. 2013. Contraceptive practices and attitudes among immigrant and nonimmigrant women in Canada. CFP MFC. Doi: 59 (10) e451-e455.

Aptekman, M., Rashid, M., Wright, V., & Dunn, S. 2014. Unmet contraceptive needs among refugees. CFP. Doi: 60 (12) e613-e619;

United Nations. Contraceptive Use by Method (2019). Link: https://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/sites/www.un.org.development.desa.pd/files/files/documents/2020/Jan/un_2019_contraceptiveusebymethod_databooklet.pdf

Government of Canada. Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022. 2023. Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/12/canada-welcomes-historic-number-of-newcomers-in-2022.html