Optimal Sleep Health for Health Care Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 15, 2020 University of Toronto
With the uncertainty and complexity of the pandemic, many health care workers are experiencing sleep disruptions. In this webinar from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, learn about optimal sleep and practical tips to optimize sleep from speakers Dr. Mamta Gautam and Dr. Mandeep Singh.
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