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living with kidney disease: learning to cope with a life i didn’t choose
there’s something uniquely painful about grieving the version of your future you always assumed was certain.
christina mangiola
kidney diseases
mar 11, 2025
"this experience has reshaped the way i see life. i can’t change my diagnosis, but i can choose how i respond to it."

opinion: the language you speak shouldn’t impact the healthcare you receive
several studies show that patients with limited english proficiency often experience lower quality care in our healthcare system.
dr. christina reppas-rindlisbacher, dr. shail rawal, dr. paula rochon
opinion
jan 15, 2025
as global migration continues to shape canada’s cultural and linguistic landscape, our healthcare system must be prepared to meet the needs of all our aging patients, particularly those who face linguistic barriers and disproportionate risks.

opinion: how to empower those at greatest risk of heart failure to pursue testing and treatment
despite the best efforts of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, care for heart failure can be fragmented for many reasons. care quality can suffer, and health outcomes are often impacted.
dr. sean virani, president, canadian cardiovascular society
heart health
jan 15, 2025
those who are 65 years and older are at the greatest risk of heart failure. their symptoms may include bloating or loss of or change in appetite, swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, sacrum, or abdomen, or lingering cough or cold symptoms, to name a few.

2024 year in review: editor picks
from groundbreaking medical pursuits to deeply personal journeys, these stories left a lasting impact on us. here are healthing's editor picks for 2024.
angelica bottaro, karen hawthorne, andrew robichaud
opinion
dec 31, 2024
david illiatovitch-owen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 and his sister sarah illiatovitch-goldman was with him every step of the way until he passed two years later.

opinion: provinces need to come together to make pharmacare a reality for all canadians
the october passage of canada’s historic pharmacare bill deserves celebration – but let’s save the real kudos for when pharmacare is a reality for canadians across the country.
doug roth
patient advocacy
dec 20, 2024
with swift action, through the signing of provincial/federal bilateral agreements by spring 2025, it will be a reality for many millions of canadians.

opinion: what we can learn from covid-19 to prepare for the next influenza pandemic
rather than revisiting the successes and failures of the most recent global pandemic, learning from the experience is more crucial.
cameron groome
influenza (flu)
dec 20, 2024
examples from the covid-19 pandemic should be used to prepare for the next global health crisis, instead of as a weapon to divide our communities.

opinion: people living with diabetes need support, not shame, over the holidays
in other, very real ways, the holidays can be fraught with stress and anxiety (for many reasons), including if you live with a chronic condition like diabetes—as i do.
laura syron, president & ceo, diabetes canada
diabetes
dec 18, 2024
simple empathetic and non-judgmental support could be the greatest gift you give someone with diabetes or any other chronic condition this season.

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.
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living with kidney disease: learning to cope with a life i didn’t choose
there’s something uniquely painful about grieving the version of your future you always assumed was certain.
christina mangiola
kidney diseases
mar 11, 2025
"this experience has reshaped the way i see life. i can’t change my diagnosis, but i can choose how i respond to it."

opinion: the language you speak shouldn’t impact the healthcare you receive
several studies show that patients with limited english proficiency often experience lower quality care in our healthcare system.
dr. christina reppas-rindlisbacher, dr. shail rawal, dr. paula rochon
opinion
jan 15, 2025
as global migration continues to shape canada’s cultural and linguistic landscape, our healthcare system must be prepared to meet the needs of all our aging patients, particularly those who face linguistic barriers and disproportionate risks.

opinion: how to empower those at greatest risk of heart failure to pursue testing and treatment
despite the best efforts of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, care for heart failure can be fragmented for many reasons. care quality can suffer, and health outcomes are often impacted.
dr. sean virani, president, canadian cardiovascular society
heart health
jan 15, 2025
those who are 65 years and older are at the greatest risk of heart failure. their symptoms may include bloating or loss of or change in appetite, swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, sacrum, or abdomen, or lingering cough or cold symptoms, to name a few.

2024 year in review: editor picks
from groundbreaking medical pursuits to deeply personal journeys, these stories left a lasting impact on us. here are healthing's editor picks for 2024.
angelica bottaro, karen hawthorne, andrew robichaud
opinion
dec 31, 2024
david illiatovitch-owen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 and his sister sarah illiatovitch-goldman was with him every step of the way until he passed two years later.
powered by
wellspring cancer support

opinion: provinces need to come together to make pharmacare a reality for all canadians
the october passage of canada’s historic pharmacare bill deserves celebration – but let’s save the real kudos for when pharmacare is a reality for canadians across the country.
doug roth
patient advocacy
dec 20, 2024
with swift action, through the signing of provincial/federal bilateral agreements by spring 2025, it will be a reality for many millions of canadians.

opinion: what we can learn from covid-19 to prepare for the next influenza pandemic
rather than revisiting the successes and failures of the most recent global pandemic, learning from the experience is more crucial.
cameron groome
influenza (flu)
dec 20, 2024
examples from the covid-19 pandemic should be used to prepare for the next global health crisis, instead of as a weapon to divide our communities.

opinion: people living with diabetes need support, not shame, over the holidays
in other, very real ways, the holidays can be fraught with stress and anxiety (for many reasons), including if you live with a chronic condition like diabetes—as i do.
laura syron, president & ceo, diabetes canada
diabetes
dec 18, 2024
simple empathetic and non-judgmental support could be the greatest gift you give someone with diabetes or any other chronic condition this season.

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.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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