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Wild, Wild West – Conceptions of Self-Care Beyond The Self
Author: Michelle Lee Editors: Ajia Shahzad, Sumairaa Ahmed, Anisah Ali Graphics: Rubbat Ahsan, Sumairaa Ahmed Click into Instagram and...
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Jul 24, 20253 min read
Diagnosing Erasure: Pride, Power, and the Historical Legacies of Care
Author: Anisah Ali Editor: Ajia Shahzad Pride’s Roots In 1969, the Stonewall Uprising signified a catalyst in the liberation of the...
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Jun 28, 20253 min read
Cancer Wellness Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Author: Sumairaa Ahmed Editor: Turjo Rafid Closing the gates to oncology treatment plans does not equate to the end of a patient’s battle...
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Jun 26, 20254 min read
Happy Earth Day: Environmental Health is Human Health
Author: Anisah Ali Editor: Sumairaa Ahmed Today, we celebrate Earth Day as part of the continued efforts to extend our collective...
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Apr 22, 20252 min read
Comparing Healthcare Policies for Low-Income Canadians: The Recent Proposals Ahead of the Upcoming Canadian Federal Election
Author: Anisah Ali Editors: Nabiha Rahman, Sumairaa Ahmed Amid recent discussions of an impending federal election, Canadians are called...
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Apr 18, 20257 min read
Trailblazers in Medicine: Black Canadian Healthcare Pioneers
Author: Sumairaa Ahmed February is Black History Month, the month where we recognize history that has imprinted the backbone of our...
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Feb 24, 20253 min read
Examining Abortion Legislation with Canada's Conservative Party
Author: Harmehar Bhutta The Liberal party under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been governing Canada since 2015. This party has not...
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Feb 20, 20253 min read
Consequences of the Language Barrier in Health Care
Author: Sabin Ghimrey For many individuals, going to the doctor for sickness, prescription refills, or regular checkups is usually not...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read
Mistreatment of BIPOC in Healthcare Centers around Canada
Author: Abrar Hossain Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, otherwise known as BIPOC, face unconventional challenges every day in...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read
Analyzing the consequences of the high turnover rate ofhealth providers in Nunavut
Author: Sabin Ghimirey Whenever I ask my parents or family friends for their reasons for moving to Canada, quality universal healthcare...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read
Health Disparities Faced by Indigenous People in Rural Areas
Author: Aleeza Cheema Paul Edward Farmer – a renowned medical anthropologist in the States, spoke of global health equity as “the idea...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read
Acknowledging The Importance of Indigenous Medicine
Author: Abrar Hossain In Canada, medicine is governed by allopathic methods, which focuses on patients' biological and physiological...
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Nov 20, 20233 min read
Is Canadian Healthcare Actually Free?
Author: Ali Mohammad It is commonly believed that Canadians are fortunate to have a free healthcare system. While the system offers...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
The Disparities in Maternal Health Faced By Black Women
Author: Sanjana Kapuria Maternal health is a crucial component of healthcare that should be accessible to all women, irrespective of...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read
Bridging the Gap: Improving Mental Healthcare Access for South Asian Communities in Canada
Author: Andre Wijesekera Shreya Kumar, an Indian-born resident of Ontario, is familiar with the challenges that South Asians encounter...
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Oct 15, 20233 min read
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