Health Insight
Advocacy
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One Family’s Fight for Community Immunity Against the Flu
It may seem like the flu is a personal decision, but not taking the flu shot can affect anyone in your community. Learn how you can do your part.
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Dr. Drew Encourages Men to Get Their PSA Tests
Men may avoid doctors, but waiting until it goes away is not a good strategy. Learn firsthand why Dr. Drew believes in early prostate cancer diagnosis.
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Innovative Brain Research Breaks Disciplinary Barriers
The Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform is bringing leading Canadian scientists together to form an interactive network of collaborations in brain research.
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Addiction Care Guide Fights Opioid Crisis with Education
Education about Canada's opioid crisis, substance use disorder, and effective treatment is critical — and a new addiction care guide is here to help.
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Country Star Tips His Cap to Canada’s Most Deserving Caregivers
Learn how country music star Paul Brandt pursued a career in both nursing and music in order to raise awareness for medical support staff.
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Kathy Bates on Her Toughest Role Yet: Cancer Advocate
Kathy Bates, Oscar-winning actress and American Horror Story star, speaks up about her struggle with ovarian cancer and her resulting advocacy work.
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Why Can’t Children with Rare Diseases Get Access to Treatment?
Parents with children with rare diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are fighting for equal access to treatment.
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The Most Painful Condition You’ve Never Heard Of
Learn about one young man's life with the rare disease doctors have referred to as 'the most painful condition you’ve ever heard of': epidermolysis bullosa.
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Research Is the Key to Unlocking Better Diabetes Care
Over 11 million Canadians have diabetes or prediabetes. Invest in research today to help provide better care for everyone who needs it.
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The Star Of Women’s Heart Health: Star Jones
Star Jones is an attorney, author and a TV personality, but one role she holds especially close is being an American Heart Association National Volunteer.