Health Insight
Advocacy
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The Heroes of the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society
The legacy of Cst. Bruce Denniston lives on as retired RCMP officers volunteer their time to transport life-saving bone marrow transplant materials.
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Transplantation: The Story of My Blood Brother
The beautiful story of a stem cell donor and a match, and the lifelong friendship that it began. Learn about the effects bone marrow transplants can have.
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Molly Burke Opens Up About Life With Vision Loss
Molly Burke, motivational speaker and blind advocate, on what it's like to live with retinitis pigmentosa, and how she uses her voice to inspire others.
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Life with Eczema: “There’s So Much Suffering”
What's it like living with eczema? Tanya Mohan, Torontonian and life-long sufferer of the skin disease, explains the physical and psychological impacts.
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See the Opportunity with Assistive Technology
Assistive tech helps people with sight loss excel despite their visual challenges — so why don't more employers know about the available resources?
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Why Seniors Should Take Advantage of These Vaccines
It may not take long for youngsters to recover from pneumonia, but for vulnerable populations like the elderly, the risk of fatality is a serious reality.
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From Addiction to Advocate: Guy Felicella’s Story
After spending twenty years homeless and battling substance use addiction, “Toxic” shares Guy Felicella’s compelling story of how he overcame adversity to become the advocate he is today.
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Joseph Neale: Living with Lung Cancer
Around 15% of lung cancer patients have never smoked — like Joseph Neale, the Toronto-based musician-turned-activist who spreads awareness with his music.
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BC Bears Brunt of Opioid Crisis, But With Limited Access to the Best Defense Against It
The opioid epidemic is a national emergency, and data shows that the rate of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in BC is the second highest in Canada.
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Eric McCormack’s Personal Connection with Cancer
Eric McCormack's a star, but did you know that he uses his celebrity status to raise awareness of initiatives for cancer patients and their families?