5132 Results for

Meeting patients where they are: Why medical training must include social media literacy

All contributions by Simron Sidhu

Simron Sidhu is a graduate student currently focusing on implementation science with particular interests in psychosocial oncology and improving healthcare accessibility for diverse populations.

Queering the curriculum: Sexual orientation and gender identity in Canadian comprehensive sexuality education

All contributions by Amber Hussain

Amber Hussain is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, with more than a decade of academic and clinical experience in Pakistan and Canada, whose research focuses on adolescent motherhood, mental health and women’s and children’s health, with an emphasis on equity and the experiences of vulnerable populations.

All contributions by Neelam Punjani

Dr. Neelam Punjani is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, where she leads innovative research on sexuality education, technology-facilitated sexual violence and mental health among diverse populations. 

From Miami to Mississauga: The Golden Girls and Ontario’s $1.1B homecare plan

All contributions by Nilanee Koneswaran

Nilanee Koneswaran, MPP, is a senior policy analyst at the NORC Innovation Centre, University Health Network in Toronto. Her work aims to ensure that policy decisions drive positive social impact, particularly for underserved communities.

All contributions by Stephanie Hatzifilalithis

Stephanie Hatzifilalithis, PhD, is a scientist at the Women’s Age Lab based at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. Her research examines the relationship between social and environmental determinants of health and their adverse impacts on older adults.

Fail-first drug rules defy logic, deny timely access for people with rare diseases

Canadian student abroad questions Ontario’s exclusionary residency rule

All contributions by Youssef Garras

Youssef Garras is a third-year Canadian medical student studying in Ireland. He is interested in health policy and surgery.  

Needle phobic? Nasal spray flu vaccine allays fear but has limited access in Canada

All contributions by Hanan Hammad

Hanan Hammad is a writer and strategist exploring how communication and innovation shape public understanding, particularly around health misinformation. She has worked across public, corporate and research sectors, contributing to organizations including Deloitte and the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Hanan is currently a fellow in Journalism & Health Impact at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Canada needs a women’s health strategy: Lives depend on it

All contributions by Sofia B. Ahmed

Dr. Sofia B. Ahmed, MD MMSc, is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the Academic Lead – Women’s Health for the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute at the University of Alberta. 

All contributions by W. Glen Pyle

Dr. W. Glen Pyle, PhD, is a Professor of Molecular Cardiology and a member of the IMPART Network at Dalhousie Medicine and the Women’s Health Research Institute at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.

Self-regulation, eh? Regulatory colleges’ Quality Assurance a time tax on health professionals

All contributions by Igor Gontcharov

Igor Gontcharov, PhD, is a policy researcher and consultant in professional regulation and quality assurance based in Toronto. He has worked with health profession regulators across Canada.

The words we use: Why inclusive language in health care is about safety

All contributions by Jess Taylor-Calhoun

Jess Taylor-Calhoun is a Communications Coordinator (Editor) at Education, CAMH. Jess draws on her lived experience with neurodivergence, injury, queerness, and mental health to inform her perspectives on writing, editing, and inclusive language. She was co-author of the Health Equity and Inclusion Framework for Education and Training | CAMH, and is passionate about integrating the patient experience into mental health and substance use education and communication.