Cultural Competence

Poll: Is public health messaging on monkeypox doing a good job of avoiding stigma against gay men while informing?
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Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support
In a recent media release, CHFM said that when the COVID-19 virus first arrived in Manitoba in the spring of 2020, the uncertainty and lockdowns that followed led to more youth in Manitoba seeking mental health services.

Mask up or face the consequences

Dr. Noorali Bharwani speaks to the effectiveness of good-quality masks, even with boosters.
Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

Dr. Genevieve Bergeron of Montreal public health says that while the situation in the city has stabilized in recent weeks, she fears the busy tourist and travel season could compromise efforts to contain the disease.
Michigan medical students walk out of white coat ceremony in protest of anti-abortion speaker

A video of some students walking out was posted to social media and has received more than 11 million views.
Newfoundland and Labrador to cover licensing fees for Ukrainian doctors fleeing war

Health Minister Tom Osborne said in an interview today his department will also name someone to help Ukrainians who have healthcare expertise navigate the licensing process.
Case study: My patient with opioid-use disorder has terrible cancer pain

Dr. Marcus Greatheart gives his take on best practices when communicating with patients with these concurrent issues.
Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection

The 28-year-old Toronto resident had only just returned to work as a dancer and physical trainer in late May when he developed a fever.
Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse

Dr. Jabir Jassam says, ‘We try to do everything for our patients, but we unfortunately forget their spouses. We may even sometimes get annoyed by their complaints and their many questions, fears and anxieties.’
'Inappropriate' attire? Nurse says it's her figure, not her scrubs, that's under attack

'I’d never allow that on my floor,' said one critic, a healthcare worker in a management role. 'I don’t want to see nails, [perfume], or style—keep that at home where it belongs.'

Poll: Is public health messaging on monkeypox doing a good job of avoiding stigma against gay men while informing?

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support

Mask up or face the consequences

Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

Michigan medical students walk out of white coat ceremony in protest of anti-abortion speaker

Newfoundland and Labrador to cover licensing fees for Ukrainian doctors fleeing war

Case study: My patient with opioid-use disorder has terrible cancer pain

Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection

Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse

'Inappropriate' attire? Nurse says it's her figure, not her scrubs, that's under attack