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opinion: how to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department
while the healthcare team is there to help, parents and caregivers play a critical role in ensuring their child has the most positive experience possible.
dr. justina marianayagam, md and dr. samina ali, md, frcpc
opinion
dec 16, 2024
as parents and caregivers, you are your child’s strongest advocate. by planning ahead, staying informed, and speaking up for their needs, you can help create a more positive experience—even in the often-chaotic environment of the emergency department.

opinion: canada’s mental health crisis needs more than just patchwork solutions
“every day we witness a patchwork of mental health services resulting in inconsistent care and inequities in access to treatments and medicines for canadians.”
mood disorders society of canada
opinion
dec 13, 2024
the failure to provide appropriate access to mental health treatments comes with enormous human, health system and broader economic costs, which burden employers and taxpayers.

bottaro: a return to first-touch care can rebuild trust in emergency rooms
these changes won’t address the high number of canadians that seek out emergency care, but having more hands on deck and funding for first-aid tools in the emergency room can provide a better care experience.
angelica bottaro
caregivers
dec 09, 2024
prior to the pandemic, as many as 83 hospitals across the country were operating beyond 100 per cent for over 30 days, with 39 of those hitting 120 per cent for at least one day.

opinion: workforce planning essential to righting our primary healthcare ship
canadians deserve to know where we’re headed on this primary care ship and how we’re going to get there.
dr. ivy bourgeault and dr. sarah simkin
opinion
nov 15, 2024
a new report released by the canadian institute of health information (cihi) details how 12 to 27 per cent of adults across canada are not attached to a primary care provider.

opinion: precision medicine opens door to new possibilities for cancer treatment
by leveraging genomic information, doctors can craft tailored treatment strategies that target cancer more effectively while minimizing side effects.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
cancer
nov 15, 2024
this #knowvember we want you to understanding how your genomes can help you make more informed choices. visit knowyourgenome.co.

opinion: the financial stress of cancer is real, but patients don’t have to face it alone
practical and informational support can significantly alleviate the financial burden of cancer.
rosie rattray, wellspring cancer support
opinion
oct 31, 2024
despite publicly funded healthcare in ontario and alberta, families and individuals are struggling to keep up with the hidden cancer-related costs.

exploring the connection between menopause and arthritis
research continues to shed light on the connection between arthritis and menopause, but more needs to be done to help those who have both conditions.
trish barbato, arthritis society canada and menopause foundation of canada
arthritis
oct 30, 2024
research indicates that more than 70 per cent of women transitioning to menopause will experience musculoskeletal symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness.

opinion: ontario needs culturally sensitive, self-collection hpv screening for all women
the ontario provincial government’s current hpv screening strategy has left many structurally marginalized women on the sidelines.
mandana vahabi, phd, rn, fcan
human papillomavirus (hpv).
sep 27, 2024
although early detection through screening can save lives, pap test uptake remains extremely low among structurally marginalized women, such as racialized immigrants, indigenous people, 2slgbtqi+ individuals, and sex workers.
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opinion: how to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department
while the healthcare team is there to help, parents and caregivers play a critical role in ensuring their child has the most positive experience possible.
dr. justina marianayagam, md and dr. samina ali, md, frcpc
opinion
dec 16, 2024
as parents and caregivers, you are your child’s strongest advocate. by planning ahead, staying informed, and speaking up for their needs, you can help create a more positive experience—even in the often-chaotic environment of the emergency department.

opinion: canada’s mental health crisis needs more than just patchwork solutions
“every day we witness a patchwork of mental health services resulting in inconsistent care and inequities in access to treatments and medicines for canadians.”
mood disorders society of canada
opinion
dec 13, 2024
the failure to provide appropriate access to mental health treatments comes with enormous human, health system and broader economic costs, which burden employers and taxpayers.

bottaro: a return to first-touch care can rebuild trust in emergency rooms
these changes won’t address the high number of canadians that seek out emergency care, but having more hands on deck and funding for first-aid tools in the emergency room can provide a better care experience.
angelica bottaro
caregivers
dec 09, 2024
prior to the pandemic, as many as 83 hospitals across the country were operating beyond 100 per cent for over 30 days, with 39 of those hitting 120 per cent for at least one day.

opinion: workforce planning essential to righting our primary healthcare ship
canadians deserve to know where we’re headed on this primary care ship and how we’re going to get there.
dr. ivy bourgeault and dr. sarah simkin
opinion
nov 15, 2024
a new report released by the canadian institute of health information (cihi) details how 12 to 27 per cent of adults across canada are not attached to a primary care provider.
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diabetes canada

opinion: precision medicine opens door to new possibilities for cancer treatment
by leveraging genomic information, doctors can craft tailored treatment strategies that target cancer more effectively while minimizing side effects.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
cancer
nov 15, 2024
this #knowvember we want you to understanding how your genomes can help you make more informed choices. visit knowyourgenome.co.

opinion: the financial stress of cancer is real, but patients don’t have to face it alone
practical and informational support can significantly alleviate the financial burden of cancer.
rosie rattray, wellspring cancer support
opinion
oct 31, 2024
despite publicly funded healthcare in ontario and alberta, families and individuals are struggling to keep up with the hidden cancer-related costs.

exploring the connection between menopause and arthritis
research continues to shed light on the connection between arthritis and menopause, but more needs to be done to help those who have both conditions.
trish barbato, arthritis society canada and menopause foundation of canada
arthritis
oct 30, 2024
research indicates that more than 70 per cent of women transitioning to menopause will experience musculoskeletal symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness.

opinion: ontario needs culturally sensitive, self-collection hpv screening for all women
the ontario provincial government’s current hpv screening strategy has left many structurally marginalized women on the sidelines.
mandana vahabi, phd, rn, fcan
human papillomavirus (hpv).
sep 27, 2024
although early detection through screening can save lives, pap test uptake remains extremely low among structurally marginalized women, such as racialized immigrants, indigenous people, 2slgbtqi+ individuals, and sex workers.
powered by
breast cancer canada
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