Cultural Competence

In Nova Scotia, about one-third of patients get home visit, but only 18% receive info about symptom management

The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancers—mainly basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—continues to rise in the U.S., researchers reported here.

In this Healthcare Interview, Rebecca Puhl advocates for interventions and policy changes to reduce the impact of weight bias and discrimination

Alberta Medical Association backs calls for inquiry into allegations of hush-money payouts

For her inspiring work to ensure women’s issues are at the forefront of health care policy and delivery, Joan Lesmond is the YWCA 2011 Woman of Distinction for Health Leadership.

Welland, Ont.–based physician Dr. Omar Bengezi treated “almost every kind of wound you can imagine” among dozens of Libyan civilians and rebels injured in fighting with troops loyal to dictator Moammar Gadhafi.