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Learn, Connect, Make an Impact: Deaf & Deafblind Studies
Explore George Brown Polytechnic’s leading Deaf and Deafblind Studies work-integrated learning opportunities, and discover a rich, impactful career. Are you a member of the Deaf community, or are you interested in a helping career that puts your communication and creative skills to work? In Ontario, approximately 5,900 people currently work as translators, terminologists and interpreters....
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How We Can Help Improve Anaphylaxis Management in Canada
Making epinephrine more accessible in public spaces and easier to administer can protect the health and well-being of Canadians with severe allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be fatal, but it’s treatable. Timely epinephrine (adrenaline) is the standard treatment and is very effective, but in real-life situations its administration is often...
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Strengthening Primary Care and Canada’s Health Workforce
Investments in primary care and workforce mobility are helping Canadians access timely, high-quality health services where they live. Our government recognizes the essential role that primary care plays in the delivery of health services, including the prevention and treatment of common health problems and the management of ongoing health issues, and role of the health...
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Biologics Can Increase Life Span for Lupus Patients — Access Is Needed
Biologics can improve health outcomes and increase life span for people living with lupus, but timely access in Ontario remains limited. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. Lupus can damage any organ in the body, leading to a...
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ALS Treatment Access Must Keep Pace with Advances in Research and Care
For Canadians living with the SOD1 genetic variant of ALS, access to this new therapy is having a positive impact. In July of 2023, Pam Skinner learned she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord to die. Over time, people with ALS...
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Indigenous Kidney Care: An Urgent Call for Change
Indigenous Peoples face higher rates of kidney disease and barriers to care. Closing the gaps requires listening to communities and investing in equitable care. Imagine receiving a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis that requires specialized treatment. What might mean a subway ride or short drive in a city can become a 900 kilometre journey, taking ...
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Why Accessibility Shouldn’t Be Seen as Just a Check Box
This Canadian company prioritizes human-written captioning over AI-generated captions, and encourages organizations to think of captioning as more than a check box. Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly changed the way we operate as a society. In many cases, it has added to the human experience, making certain tasks easier or more manageable. However, just because AI exists, it...
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How Canada’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Enables Fair Access
Ensuring Canadians can access the medicines they need starts with a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain built through collaboration. Patient access and health equity are key priorities that guide Canada’s health care system. Both depend on a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain. “The pharmaceutical supply chain is an essential part of Canada’s health care system because access to medicines...
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Build A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere
On International Day of Sign Languages, we celebrate sign languages as human rights and call for a world where deaf people can sign anywhere. Sign language is more than communication Every day, millions of deaf people around the world use sign languages to communicate, learn, work, build relationships and participate in their communities. National sign languages are not simply...
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Bob Rumball: Providing Opportunities for Deaf in Communication-Rich Environment
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf provides critical support to deaf communities through all phases of their lives. As a deaf person, navigating a world where most people don’t know sign language can be challenging. That’s why organizations that provide accessible and community-focused support for the Deaf are a critical lifeline. One of those is the Bob...