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Not all people in Canada have equitable access to cancer care. Our national cancer strategy is working to change that.
RECENT ARTICLES
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Lupus and Mental Health: Understanding the Overlap
Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, presents physical symptoms like fatigue and chronic pain, but its impact on mental health is often overlooked. Diagnosing lupus can…
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Taking Steps to Thrive with Arthritis
Living with a chronic condition involves enduring illness for prolonged periods. In the case of arthritis, however, it means having a serious disease for life.…
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Patient Choice a Top Priority: Why Pharmacare Must Put Canadians First
Canada needs a pharmacare solution that expands access without limiting choice or disrupting care for those who rely on critical medications. Kathy is a new…
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Public Health: A Key to Resolving Canada’s Healthcare Crisis
Public health initiatives enhance well-being and reduce hospital visits. Across the country, hospitals are overburdened, emergency rooms are closing temporarily due to staff shortages, and…
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Providing Hope to Lung Cancer Patients with the ALK Subtype
Perceived as a smoker’s disease, lung cancer is increasing among non-smokers with a specific gene mutation. New targeted therapies are improving outcomes. In early 2019,…
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Back-To-School with Asthma: Keeping Your Child Safe This September
Asthma and Children in Canada In Canada, approximately 12% of children, or about 900,000, live with asthma, making it the most common long-term respiratory disease…
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Say Hello to a New Way of Accessing a Critical IBD Biologic Therapy
For years, people living with moderate to severe IBD needed to access a foundational critical therapy at an infusion centre. Now they can have it…
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Why More Research Into Brain Function Is Needed To Better Understand Mental Health
With more Canadians struggling with depression and anxiety, the need for expanded knowledge and improved solutions has never been greater. Canada is in the midst…
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Say Hello to a New Way of Accessing a Critical IBD Biologic Therapy
For years, people living with moderate to severe IBD needed to access a foundational critical therapy at an infusion centre. Now they can have it…
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Living Holistically to Balance Health and Responsibilities
Sasha Exeter shares insights on managing FSGS and fibromyalgia holistically, prioritizing mental well-being, and advocating for comprehensive health strategies.
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Choose to Stay: Age Well and Live at Home with Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists empower those living with chronic illness or struggling with age-related changes to stay connected and continue engaging in daily activities. In 2019, the…
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Digesting the Facts with Andy De Santis, Registered Dietitian
Mediaplanet sat down with Andy De Santis a Registered Dietitian to shed light on optimizing gut health and managing digestion conditions.
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Understanding Mental Health
Mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but it’s important to note that they are not the same. We know that 5 in…
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Why Increasing Access to Mental Health Care in Canada Is Key
Teladoc Health Canada’s virtual solutions help to bridge the gap to access mental health support.
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Dr. Danielle Paes Discusses How the Role of Pharmacy is Growing To Meet Our Health-Care Needs
Mediaplanet sat down with Dr. Danielle Paes, the Chief Pharmacist Officer (CPO) at the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), where she’s helping to support and advance…
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Travel Safely by Making Sure You Have the Necessary Vaccines
Canadians are eager to travel abroad again. But before booking that trip, have a plan to protect yourself against infectious diseases.
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Better Cardiovascular Health Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis
Exercise and mindfulness can help people with rheumatoid arthritis manage their disease and improve heart health. Carrie Barnes has always been active. She used to…
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Learn How Physiotherapy Can Help With Inflammation
Inflammation is how the body’s immune system responds to harmful stimuli. These stimuli can range from pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds, or foreign substances, and…
