While Canada has made progress in decreasing overall breast cancer mortality, disparities remain for Black women. Research and community-led programs show that equitable health care is not only about reducing barriers to accessing tests and treatments, it is about being seen, heard and believed.
Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers to adjust their policies around headlights because there needs to be a better balance between solutions to help drivers see while not compromising other’s safety. They say political will can drive the conversation forward.
Policies dating back to the 1980s likely still play a role in the distrust some in Quebec's Black communities feel toward donating blood, but people like Stanley Étienne, working with Héma-Québec, strive to encourage more people to look past that history to save lives today.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has threatened Canada with annexation and economic ruin, leaving some Canadians feeling anxious and concerned. A Winnipeg therapist offers strategies for coping with those emotions.
Manitoba saw 44 confirmed cases of measles during the first week of February, as well as an exposure at the Feb. 4 Winnipeg Jets game, the province's latest measles reports say.
Suishanie Brooks helps Black patients navigate LHSC's healthcare system, improving the communication and trust between patients and staff.
Welland Hospital’s long-term care unit is expected to close by June as the outdated facility no longer meets safety and accessibility standards, Niagara Health says. One family says they understand the decision but have not secured a new home for a resident they care for.