Posts Filed Under: “health care”

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CAMH announces McCain Complex Care and Recovery Centre


New facility emphasizing integration feels more like a home than a hospital.

By The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Oct. 26th, 11:15 am

Greening Hospitals and Saving Money

Over the past 13 years, the TRCA has helped 60 hospitals cut a combined 100,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, saving close to $28 million.

By Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Aug. 14th, 4:46 pm

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Planned Parenthood Toronto: A Short History of Choice

Toronto has long been a nucleus of women's rights activism.

By Sarah Hobbs Blyth Mar. 8th, 9:00 am

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Now and Then: Toronto General Hospital

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Jan. 5th, 12:30 pm

How Libraries Are Helping Newcomers Adjust to Life in Toronto

This free program offers job assistance, workshops, and interpretation referrals.

By Nikhil Sharma Nov. 16th, 2:15 pm

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In Legalizing Prescription Heroin, Canada Supports Ethical, Evidence-Based Medical Care

The decision comes at a critical time in the national opioid overdose crisis.

By Kate Fane Sep. 19th, 12:00 pm

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Why Torontonians Without a Family Doctor Miss Out on Mental Health Care

For many, barrier-free clinics are their best bet.

By Miranda Newman Sep. 9th, 1:00 pm

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Saying Goodbye to David McKeown, Toronto’s Unflappable Medical Officer of Health

Why his position matters so much to the city—and how McKeown lived up to the hype.

By Wayne Roberts Jul. 22nd, 12:00 pm

The Struggle With LGBTQ Health Care Options

They're among the most vulnerable—but they're not receiving the adequate care they need.

By Samira Mohyeddin Mar. 15th, 2:00 pm

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Hundreds Gather To Demand Equal Health Care for Refugees

Protestors marked the one year anniversary of cuts to the Interim Federal Health program for refugees.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 17th, 4:40 pm

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“Bravo for the Women of Canada”

Outside Henry Morgentaler's clinic and across the country, first reactions to the Supreme Court of Canada's 1988 ruling on abortion.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 30th, 10:30 am

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Henry Morgentaler, 1923-2013

By Christopher Bird May. 30th, 9:30 am

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Council Wants to Strengthen Supports for Medically Uninsured Residents

Those who are ineligible for OHIP often avoid seeking treatment, even for serious illnesses and injuries.

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaMay. 10th, 11:00 am

Duly Quoted: Ontario Medical Association

"The government’s decision to proceed unilaterally and cut programs and fees, and continued resistance to negotiate fairly and bring a conciliator left the OMA with no choice but to ask the court to step in and proceed with a Charter challenge."

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 12th, 2:02 pm

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New Study Recommends that Toronto Open Three Safe Injection Sites

Four years of research lead authors to conclude that we'd benefit from a comprehensive drug strategy that includes community-based safe injection sites.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 11th, 12:30 pm

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Free and Accessible Health Care, No ID Required

At IMAGINE, a clinic organized and run by U of T students, multidisciplinary teams provide medical care to patients who would otherwise go without.

By Krista Simpson (Guest Contributor) • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaJan. 4th, 10:30 am

Queen’s Park Watch: Pinching the Health Care Penny

With the federal contribution to Ontario's health care funding set to slow down in five years, it's time to look for better ways of keeping us well.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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Platform Primer: Health Care

Health care accounts for almost half of the provincial budget, and that number is only going to rise. Here's what the parties are proposing to do with all that money.

By Patrick Metzger • Graphic by Michael ChrismanSep. 29th, 2:00 pm