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Threads of Insight: Exploring the Interconnected World of Cancer Care
My journey over the last few months throughout my Master’s in Health Studies has been humbling and enlightening. As I reflect through...
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Apr 2, 20249 min read


TechTrek: Navigating the Future of Healthcare in Oncology
To be honest, I couldn’t resist engaging with this week's learning activity in my Masters program; the research and future of healthcare...
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Mar 24, 202410 min read


Navigating the Rapids: Contrasting Indigenous Health in New Brunswick and Ontario
In the vast landscape of Canada's healthcare challenges, the disparities faced by Indigenous communities are troubling and complex. My...
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Mar 17, 20247 min read


From Strangers to Neighbors: Fostering Inclusivity in New Brunswick
Immigration has been and remains an important force in beautifully shaping Canadian demography and identity (Gushulak, 2011)....
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Mar 15, 20247 min read


Confronting Complexity: Chronic Diseases Amidst Cancer Diagnosis
In cancer care, the presence of pre-existing chronic diseases among individuals with suspected cancer symptoms can significantly impact...
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Mar 4, 20244 min read


Exploring Chronic Disease Management and Surveillance: A Comparison of B.C. and N.B. Approaches
Across Canada, chronic diseases present a formidable health challenge. Viviane, my classmate, and I conducted a comparative analysis of...
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Mar 4, 20244 min read


Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care: Embracing Multilevel Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow
Navigating the Transition: Understanding the Shift As a healthcare professional specializing in cancer care, each day I'm reminded of the...
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Feb 17, 20248 min read


"Examining the Consistency of Health Determinants Across Different Regions"
It is clear each province prioritizes the respective Determinants of Health differently. Simply assessing Canadian provinces like Ontario...
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Feb 11, 20245 min read


Health Equity Matters: Unveiling the Determinants of Health
Research and literature suggest many factors that influence human health. Determinants of health globally, as noted by the World Health...
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Feb 3, 20243 min read


What is Health? Is defining health more complex than we think?
February 3rd, 2023. Spiritual Saints, Mystics, and philosophers have tried to explain health and all its forms for thousand of years,...
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Feb 3, 20243 min read


"The State of Universal Healthcare: How Equitable is the System?"
"How universal is our health care system?" My short and quick answer is that our health care system is no longer universal for all...
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Jan 28, 20244 min read


"Exploring the Layers of My Professional Identity: A Journey of Self-Discovery"
I certainly consider it a true privilege to work in Health Care. As the Director of Oncology and Ambulatory Care for Area 3 within...
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Jan 23, 20243 min read
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