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family health coordinators in fort severn first nation advocate for better care and timely diagnosis
diabetes and fatty liver disease is on the rise, but not always detected in fort severn. a novartis grant will help community members advocate for families’ medical needs and improve access to timely diagnoses, treatment and preventative care.
karen hawthorne
patient advocacy
mar 17, 2025
there’s a renewed focus on encouraging young people to learn more about their first nations culture and traditional foods. “we’re still living off the land. we need to go back more to our traditional diet in order to be healthy,” says meena singh, not pictured, co-founder and chair of the learn and uplift foundation.

new nursing student spaces in canada reveal deeper problems
new nursing student spaces across canada have exposed issues of data standards and transparency, poor student experiences and a lack of resources to support students, schools and clinical placements.
sheila gordon-payne rn, bscn, ma
caregivers
mar 06, 2025
there are many recommendations from experts to improve the experience for nursing students in canada, from hybrid learning for in-person and virtual classes as well as mentorships with working professionals in the field.

why quality of life deserves a spot in every treatment plan
what does quality of life actually mean? and how do we define it when we cope with life’s challenges?
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
mar 03, 2025
quality of life needs to be a critical part of how doctors and patients approach health because of its profound mental and physical impact on overall well-being and condition management.

national caregiving strategy: a call to action for support and recognition of canada's caregivers
the national caregiving strategy, released today by the canadian centre for caregiving excellence (ccce), outlines policy solutions to overhaul caregiving systems, reduce financial and workplace stress, and make caregiving an integral part of canada’s health and social policies.
karen hawthorne
caregivers
feb 19, 2025
just about everything brenda lenahan does is inspired by her son cole and her unwavering commitment to his needs, including reaching out to other families who face similar caregiving challenges of kids with complex needs.

first national black physician database paves the way for better access and representation in healthcare
“black patients are even more likely to agree to aggressive medical treatment if they’re treated by a black physician, so that trust is there and it’s vital. you need to trust your doctor.”
karen hawthorne
patient advocacy
feb 12, 2025
dr. somto ibezi, left, is the vice president of black physicians of canada and a community-based family physician in saskatoon. dr. julie sobowale, right, is the executive director of black physicians of canada and a lawyer focused on diversity and inclusion.

new leaf project expansion: new funding fuels the fight against health inequalities from homelessness and poverty
unhoused individuals and those living in poverty face significant challenges regarding health, and foundations for social change aims to improve health outcomes for those marginalized individuals.
angelica bottaro
patient advocacy
feb 11, 2025
vulnerable populations, including those living without set addresses or those who have homes but live below the poverty line, are subjected to a host of different challenges that are beyond their control simply because of their socioeconomic status.

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.

health and homelessness: understanding the stats, barriers to care and solutions
people experiencing homelessness are subject to higher rates of health declines due to lack of access to care.
angelica bottaro
patient advocacy
jan 09, 2025
as many as 300,000 canadians live without homes, making access to healthcare near impossible.
powered by
pancreatic cancer canada
powered by
wellspring cancer support
powered by
diabetes canada

family health coordinators in fort severn first nation advocate for better care and timely diagnosis
diabetes and fatty liver disease is on the rise, but not always detected in fort severn. a novartis grant will help community members advocate for families’ medical needs and improve access to timely diagnoses, treatment and preventative care.
karen hawthorne
patient advocacy
mar 17, 2025
there’s a renewed focus on encouraging young people to learn more about their first nations culture and traditional foods. “we’re still living off the land. we need to go back more to our traditional diet in order to be healthy,” says meena singh, not pictured, co-founder and chair of the learn and uplift foundation.

new nursing student spaces in canada reveal deeper problems
new nursing student spaces across canada have exposed issues of data standards and transparency, poor student experiences and a lack of resources to support students, schools and clinical placements.
sheila gordon-payne rn, bscn, ma
caregivers
mar 06, 2025
there are many recommendations from experts to improve the experience for nursing students in canada, from hybrid learning for in-person and virtual classes as well as mentorships with working professionals in the field.

why quality of life deserves a spot in every treatment plan
what does quality of life actually mean? and how do we define it when we cope with life’s challenges?
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
mar 03, 2025
quality of life needs to be a critical part of how doctors and patients approach health because of its profound mental and physical impact on overall well-being and condition management.

national caregiving strategy: a call to action for support and recognition of canada's caregivers
the national caregiving strategy, released today by the canadian centre for caregiving excellence (ccce), outlines policy solutions to overhaul caregiving systems, reduce financial and workplace stress, and make caregiving an integral part of canada’s health and social policies.
karen hawthorne
caregivers
feb 19, 2025
just about everything brenda lenahan does is inspired by her son cole and her unwavering commitment to his needs, including reaching out to other families who face similar caregiving challenges of kids with complex needs.
powered by
pancreatic cancer canada

first national black physician database paves the way for better access and representation in healthcare
“black patients are even more likely to agree to aggressive medical treatment if they’re treated by a black physician, so that trust is there and it’s vital. you need to trust your doctor.”
karen hawthorne
patient advocacy
feb 12, 2025
dr. somto ibezi, left, is the vice president of black physicians of canada and a community-based family physician in saskatoon. dr. julie sobowale, right, is the executive director of black physicians of canada and a lawyer focused on diversity and inclusion.

new leaf project expansion: new funding fuels the fight against health inequalities from homelessness and poverty
unhoused individuals and those living in poverty face significant challenges regarding health, and foundations for social change aims to improve health outcomes for those marginalized individuals.
angelica bottaro
patient advocacy
feb 11, 2025
vulnerable populations, including those living without set addresses or those who have homes but live below the poverty line, are subjected to a host of different challenges that are beyond their control simply because of their socioeconomic status.

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.

health and homelessness: understanding the stats, barriers to care and solutions
people experiencing homelessness are subject to higher rates of health declines due to lack of access to care.
angelica bottaro
patient advocacy
jan 09, 2025
as many as 300,000 canadians live without homes, making access to healthcare near impossible.
powered by
wellspring cancer support
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