Mississauga physician received antisemitic 'death threat': hospital
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Trillium Health Partners said one of its staff received an antisemitic death threat on Tuesday, and police are now investigating.
Trillium Health Partners said one of its staff received an antisemitic death threat on Tuesday, and police are now investigating.
“This threat was targeted towards a team member who identifies as Jewish,” the Mississauga hospital network said in a statement. “Immediate supports and a safety plan were activated to ensure safety for the impacted person and our broader THP community.”
THP noted that threat against the doctor was made on non-hospital work premises.
The hospital has boosted its security presence and said it is continuously working with community partners, including police and other hospitals, on how to assess and respond to all security risks.
“We also have several supports and wellness resources in place for our people, as we always strive to ensure a sense of personal and psychological safety for our teams,” the statement reads.
In a news release Thursday, Peel Regional Police said it is investigating a hate-motivated threat toward a physician affiliated with THP. However, officers did not provide any details about the threat or who made it.
“We have zero tolerance for hate, threats or violence against anyone in our community, and all reported incidents will be investigated to the fullest extent,” Chief of Police Nishan Duraiappah said in a release.
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