Last year, more than 23,000 Canadians lost their lives while waiting for medical care. That’s mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends who never made it because our healthcare system is under strain. And yes, Canada’s healthcare system is supposed to be free. We all appreciate that relief the freedom to walk into a doctor’s office, get Read More…
A Black medical student’s frightening misdiagnosis has reignited urgent conversations about the dangers of ignoring race in medicine — and the lifesaving importance of having Black doctors in the healthcare system. The student, who had been feeling unwell, sought medical attention and underwent routine bloodwork. Her results showed a low white blood cell count, which Read More…
A Nigerian doctor is taking a Saskatchewan hospital to court after he was allegedly forced to perform life-saving surgery on his own daughter. Dr. Amos Akinbiyi is suing the Saskatchewan Health Authority, claims that hospital administrators and staff forced him to operate on his daughter, who was in need of emergency surgery, despite his objections. Read More…
A devastating incident has shaken the Montreal community, sparking widespread outrage and calls for accountability. A young Black woman, who had been admitted to a Montreal hospital for routine surgery in hopes of becoming a mother, tragically lost her life.
MOVEMBER IS HERE! It’s Men’s Health Month! Myself and Rosemarie Havsom break down what Black men need to know: Prostate health: Know the risks, know the signs!Mental health: Break the stigma, prioritize self-care!Get tested: Take control of your health! Watch till the end for key takeaways! https://youtu.be/U6OrZoY0sy4?si=emnH_tMCO0m-WTAR
by Anne Thompson Premise As part of Canada’s total diversity, ability- and age-diverse persons add value to society and so ought not to be treated as though a burden and a catastrophe in social, economic or even health terms. Accepting these facts means adjusting our structures and services to this now-accepted reality as we make Read More…
Nobody escapes the effects of time; we all get older. But getting older should not necessarily mean losing our mental acuity, happiness, or zest for life. As we get older, mental and physical health are equally important. It molds our attitudes, emotions, and behaviors, affecting how we respond to pressure, interact with others, and make Read More…
Canada’s Healthcare is Failing Our Seniors: a change in administrative focus may fix it By: Anne Thompson Enforceable standardization of guidelines, regulations and expectations for elders’ care ought to begin by working in cooperation with provinces, territories, and stakeholders to remove seniors’ care from the purview of healthcare, then developing legislation to integrate elder care Read More…
