Jeff Powis

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Jeff Powis is an infectious disease specialist at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto.

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by Nikhila (Nikki) Butani Stuart McKinlay Megan Werger Vishva Shah

The urgent need for reception centres for refugees in Ontario

Delays in the opening of reception centres for refugees are significantly impacting the health of refugees and wellbeing of local communities.

by Andre Skipper Claire Barber

Fossil fuels make us sick: Let’s ban ads that greenwash the issue

The passage of Bill C-372 is not merely a matter of legislative reform; it is a moral imperative in the face of escalating climate catastrophe. We must dismantle fossil fuel green washing and disinformation.

by Leigh Chapman

Nursing is harm reduction: Providing care in the midst of our overdose crisis

"In the face of Canada’s overdose crisis, I see harm reduction as a fundamental aspect of nursing practice – it is a necessity, in addition to treatment and prevention."

by Alykhan Abdulla

We have lost our way in Ontario

Ontario's government has pursued a "populist" agenda, focusing on privatization, deregulation and profit-driven models. These have had devastating effects on health care and public safety.

by Joe Vipond David Keegan

Protecting HCWs and patients: An essential duty health-care leaders are neglecting

It is beyond time for our health-care leaders to empower an objective review of our system’s handling of this deadly and disabling airborne pandemic. It’s their duty to ensure a safe environment for patients and workers alike.

by Timothy Caulfield

Politics and vaccine misinformation: A horrifyingly bad mix

Antivaccine rhetoric and beliefs reside most often on the political right. It is essential we confront this reality and devise evidence-informed strategies to counter this trend constructively.

by Kathleen Ross

We need to keep talking about public and private health care

"We are in a watershed moment for our health-care system — this is just the beginning, let’s continue talking about the health care we all want."

by Nichole Sanchez Diaz Sanja Kostov Erin Bearss Milena Forte

Bridging generational divides in medical education: Gen Z med students’ POV

Adapting medical education for Gen Z learners isn’t about coddling – it's about evolution.

by Leisha Toory

‘Menstrual hygiene products are a basic necessity’: Addressing accessibility gaps for people with disabilities

Public awareness campaigns must be tailored to address the unique menstrual health needs of individuals with disabilities, including the financial burden of menstrual products.

by Alexandra Campbell

Excuse me for living: MAiD, autonomy and feeling like a burden

With the option of MAiD squarely on the table for so many, is staying alive becoming a path that requires justification?

by Karla Machlab

What is ‘normal’? Lab-based inequity in hematology

Inappropriate reference ranges are a significant issue in various areas of medicine and perpetuate systemic racism.

by Talia Ng

Facing up to life’s challenges

"Despite setbacks like injuries and losses, I am eager to embark on a new chapter of my life, transitioning from being a professional athlete to pursuing academia and becoming a doctor."

by Danyaal Raza Karen S. Palmer

Private equity and health care: Should Canadians be concerned?

As Canadians, we should be asking questions about why private equity investment firms are so interested in owning parts of our health-care system.

by Jennifer Zeifman

Trust and risk resilience in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence is pushing boundaries of what we thought possible. For organizations that use it, AI also ushers in a new dimension of reputational risk.

by Darren Cargill

Public health and restoring the theatre experience

Cinephile and palliative care expert Darren Cargill examines whether a public health approach can quiet the boors during movie screenings or whether a more drastic approach is needed.

by Maddi Dellplain

Telegraph hit job a prime example of how not to report on drug policy

The Telegraph story depicts Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in a way that maximizes the harm done to their most vulnerable sources. But as journalists, we don't need to punch down to do our jobs.

by Neeloufar Grami

Staying ahead of the curve – fentanyl, xylazine and the growing syndemic

Xylazine and other contaminants have made their way into the illicit drug supply complicating overdose response. We cannot afford to sit back and watch what happens.

by Kathleen Finlay

It’s time to make compassion more relevant in our world

A generative compassion approach looks at the bigger picture and proactively asks the question: What more needs to be done to prevent more harm from occurring?

by Bhavya Gandhi Samantha Keow Daniel Olteanu

Medical education’s next frontier: Space

As technology evolves and the need for medical expertise in space becomes more apparent, the incorporation of space medicine education into medical curricula is essential.

by Maddi Dellplain

Vaping: A valuable harm reduction tool or a public health concern? Experts weigh in

What is Canada to do about e-cigarettes? Does vaping pose a legitimate public health threat or is it a far safer alternative for those who would otherwise be vulnerable to the known harms of cigarettes?

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