Meet Our 2022 Health Heroes

1 / 10 Image: Julie Harmsen Rolanda Ryan For advocating for accessible abortions As the owner and operator of Newfoundland and Labrador’s only abortion clinic, Rolanda Ryan and her team are crucial to ensuring reproductive rights and bodily autonomy in the province. She opened her St....

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The True Cost of an Abortion in Canada, According to an Expert

Abortion is typically covered by insurance for people with a Canadian health card, but there are additional costs that are often disregarded and can make the procedure inaccessible for some. In 1988, abortion became legal in Canada, and today, new initiatives continue to be introduced to improve...

Why Trans People Are Forced to Self-Advocate for Decent Healthcare

In this candid essay, Jacklynne shares their experience and advice for trans individuals navigating the Canadian health care system. Image: G.C. Houle From the first phone call with my doctor, I knew there’d be obstacles ahead. Seconds after picking up, he started asking questions about my...

Why Is It a Challenge for Women to Get Flat Closure After Mastectomy?

More and more women are choosing flat closure after mastectomy to avoid the additional risks and complications of breast reconstruction surgery. But it can be a struggle for them to get the procedure they want. In the waiting room at the breast imaging centre, there is a sea of women in blue gown...

Jeanne Beker on Finding Community and Support Through Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Since being diagnosed with breast cancer in May of this year at age 70, beloved fashion journalist Jeanne Beker has been candid about her journey. Canadians know her as the stylish icon from Fashion Television, and Beker has been focusing on staying positive and making others less afraid of c...

These All-Natural Home Remedies Can Help Boost Your Energy

1 / 8 photo credit: shutterstock Tired of feeling tired? Feeling bone-tired, as so many people do, is disheartening, demoralizing, and frustrating. You want to race like a thoroughbred, but you feel stuck in the mud. Half the time you’re struggling just to stay awake. Life is passing...

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I Need You to Know: Being Trans Means Being Your Own Health Care Advocate

In this candid essay, Jacklynne shares their experience and advice for trans individuals navigating the Canadian health care system. Image: G.C. Houle From the first phone call with my doctor, I knew there’d be obstacles ahead. Seconds after picking up, he started asking questions about my...

“It Sometimes Seems Illogical to Stay in Nursing When I Could Earn More for Much Less Effort in Another Job”

Why Doctors Should Be Versed in Linguistics and Sociology

Education scientist Nicole Woods on making sure doctors don’t just know what to do—but why they’re doing it A few years ago, Dr. Nicole Woods’ father needed a medical test. The physician was clear: no carbs beforehand. He rattled off a lengthy list of foods to avoid. Woods’ mother struggled to f...

Can You Reprogram an Injured Brain?

An expert explains how we can reprogram cells, why the gut-brain connection is so exciting and what personalized medicine means for women’s health. Maryam Faiz’s path to neuroscience wasn’t exactly a straight one. She considered architecture. She flirted with urban planning. She took a summer of...

4 Ways Universal Basic Income Could Change Canadian Health Care, According to Health Economists