Where are the memorials? The commemorative days? The monuments in honour of the frontline workers, scientists, caretakers, who looked death in the eye to make the world go round while the rest of us sheltered in place?
How to Deal With a Bully
Bullies use intimidation, misinformation and divisiveness to create fear and helplessness.
Bullies use intimidation, misinformation and divisiveness to create fear and helplessness.
End of Substance Use and Addiction Program Funding ‘Very, Very Short-Sighted’
Studies show that 75 per cent of opioid overdose deaths in 2024 (between January and September) were linked to unregulated fentanyl from the unregulated drug market.
Studies show that 75 per cent of opioid overdose deaths in 2024 (between January and September) were linked to unregulated fentanyl from the unregulated drug market.
Trade Tensions and the Case for Homegrown Health Tech
As the U.S. Canada trade tensions rise, potential tariffs could drive up software costs, putting patient care at risk.
As the U.S. Canada trade tensions rise, potential tariffs could drive up software costs, putting patient care at risk.
Health, Wealth and No One Left Behind
Our emergency response to COVID-19 included vital income supports, new paid sick day programs and policies to reduce homelessness.
Our emergency response to COVID-19 included vital income supports, new paid sick day programs and policies to reduce homelessness.
In the Face of Growing Uncertainty, Canada Needs to Double Down on Innovation
Canadian health-care quality outcomes are ranked among the highest in the world, with a strong public health infrastructure , effective management of preventable diseases, and some of the best hospitals in the world.
Canadian health-care quality outcomes are ranked among the highest in the world, with a strong public health infrastructure , effective management of preventable diseases, and some of the best hospitals in the world.
Ontario Must Address the Autism Crisis. 60,000 Children Are Waiting for Care
Are we investing in solutions that work, or merely throwing money at the problem?
Are we investing in solutions that work, or merely throwing money at the problem?
The Case for AI in Health Care: Efficiency or Patient Connection?
Despite the increasing complexity of care and rising administrative demands, the time allocated for patient visits has remained largely unchanged.
Despite the increasing complexity of care and rising administrative demands, the time allocated for patient visits has remained largely unchanged.
New Models of Care Are Nice but Funding Is What We Need
The good news – the highly respected Jane Philpott will serve as chair and lead a new primary care action team with a mandate to connect every person in Ontario to primary health care within the next four years.
The good news – the highly respected Jane Philpott will serve as chair and lead a new primary care action team with a mandate to connect every person in Ontario to primary health care within the next four years.
Without an Independent COVID Inquiry, We Are Doomed to ‘Rinse and Repeat’ Past Errors
During these past five years of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has experienced some form of trauma.
During these past five years of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has experienced some form of trauma.
To Make Health Care Better, We Must Hold On to Our Rage
Certainly, they are important enough to keep fighting for. But we stopped fighting.
Certainly, they are important enough to keep fighting for. But we stopped fighting.
Canada’s First Clade I Mpox Case a Wake-up Call for Public Health
Mpox is zoonotic, with animal reservoirs primarily in rodents and non-human primates.
Mpox is zoonotic, with animal reservoirs primarily in rodents and non-human primates.
Protecting the Canada Health Act Comes at the Expense of Patients
Politicians love to trumpet the phrase “universal healthcare,” but that’s not what we have. What we actually have is a doctor-and-hospital system that ignores the full spectrum of health-care practitioners capable of delivering care.
Politicians love to trumpet the phrase “universal healthcare,” but that’s not what we have. What we actually have is a doctor-and-hospital system that ignores the full spectrum of health-care practitioners capable of delivering care.
No Reinforcements: The Consequences of Ignoring Primary Care Doctors
There are many other options for family medicine trained doctors, from working in the emergency department to hospitalist work, palliative care, sports medicine and more.
There are many other options for family medicine trained doctors, from working in the emergency department to hospitalist work, palliative care, sports medicine and more.
Failing Those in Need
“Thank you, doctor.” He says in English and shakes my hand. I can barely meet his eyes.
“Thank you, doctor.” He says in English and shakes my hand. I can barely meet his eyes.
‘We Might Die Because You Won’t Wear a Mask’: A Plea to Health-Care Workers
Maskers are none of those things. They’re simply people who understand the science. They are trying to do whatever they can to safeguard their health and the health of those around them in this “you do you” era of viruses gone wild.
Maskers are none of those things. They’re simply people who understand the science. They are trying to do whatever they can to safeguard their health and the health of those around them in this “you do you” era of viruses gone wild.