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Dunn House 2.0: How Toronto’s New ‘Social Medicine’ Housing is Saving Lives and Millions in Healthcare

Dunn House 2.0 represents a breakthrough in urban policy, merging healthcare with housing to address the crisis facing Toronto’s at-risk seniors. By utilizing rapid modular construction and on-site clinical support from UHN, this project moves beyond traditional shelter models. Early data reveals a staggering 79% reduction in hospital stays for residents, proving that stable housing is the ultimate preventative care. Read more to see how this rare collaboration between three levels of government is setting a new gold standard for the GTA.

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