When Health Services Harm More Than Help

 The dangers of overdiagnosis “First, do no harm,” as suggested by Hippocrates, is a vital principle that should always guide physicians, but they are also well aware that in modern health care, whether in the form of drugs, operations, radiotherapy or any other form of treatment, there is always the

The Great Canadian Experiment to House the Homeless

 That health is more than health care was a point I heard many times on my recent Fulbright fellowship visit to Canada. Right now in the U.S., you'd never know that though, what with all the hullaballoo over dysfunctional websites and failed efforts to get more people covered by insurance.

Time for Another Look at the Social Factors that Affect our Health

 How looking ‘upstream’ can help Canada tackle complex social issues Health care is only one element of what can make a significant difference in health outcomes, with social factors, such as education or affordable housing or a safe working environment, playing a much more significant role in determining whether we

The Winds of Change and Canada's Health Care System

 The 2011 Census of Canada revealed that continued immigration is changing the face of our country. Not only is Canadian society increasingly multicultural, we are becoming one of the fastest-growing populations in the G8. Wendy Nicklin is the President and CEO of Accreditation Canada, a not-for-profit organization that develops and

Volunteering for Your Eye Health – Diabetes

 Dr. Thomas A. Noël There is a pressing need to promote inter-professional collaboration to optimize eye care for Ontarians. For the past three years, I have served as co-chair of the Eye Health Council of Ontario (EHCO), which has the mandate to support provisions of accessible, quality eye care to

The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre

 By Dr. Christine Davis, B.Sc., Naturopathic Doctor, Magna Health Centre, Aurora, Ontario Today, it is challenging to find someone whose life hasn’t been touched by the effects of cancer. Cancer is immensely prevalent and it permeates all cultural and social divides. Attorneys such as the ones found at www.baronandbudd.com have been protecting cancer victims for

Eye See You Series: The University of Ottawa Eye Institute at the Ottawa Hospital

 Proper eye care is something that must be approached from many different perspectives. Individual eye care is just as important as surgical, clinical, and preventative care for maintaining proper vision and healthy eyes. At the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, eye care is top priority, with a dedicated staff of

Who’s Responsible for the Health of Canada’s Health Care System

 “Our health outcomes, with a few exceptions, are among the best in the world and a strong majority of Canadians who use the system are highly satisfied with the quality and standard of care they receive. Medicare has consistently delivered affordable, timely, accessible and high-quality care to the overwhelming majority

Canada’s Presence in Afghanistan: Why We Are There And Why We Would Do A Disservice To The United Nations And Ourselves If We Didn’t See The Mission Through

 The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is that august organization's single largest special political mission. Nineteen UN agencies are in Afghanistan to help the Afghan people and its democratically elected government establish a solid and secure democratic society. Twenty thousand troops from 37 countries (including over 2,500 Canadians

In opposition against “a Phantom Prime Minister”: An interview with Stephen Harper

 By: Peter Gill Ottawa Life Magazine: If you were Prime Minister, how would you deal with Canada's declining military? How much money do you think needs to be invested in it? Stephen Harper: A lot. Numbers have been thrown around by various groups. The consensus seems to be you need