Read the original article A former registered nurse assistant, mother of three, sexual abuse and breast cancer survivor, Diane talks about growing up on a reserve, the racism she witnessed in the hospital and how she began to heal, in part, by finding her screaming voice. “When I was a little girl my dad was … Read More
Read the original article After struggling to get pregnant, Sonal and her partner were given a 5% chance that in-vitro fertilization (IVF) would work. They decided to brave the odds, despite their first doctor’s lack of support for their decision. She spoke to Faces of Health Care about how she got through the failed … Read More
Read the original article As a porter who moves patients around a hospital, Louise has developed bonds with many of her patients, and has seen firsthand how financial pressures have affected care over the years. “I have worked in this hospital for 16 years. I started off in nutrition services, where I … Read More
Read the original article George is a retired family doctor and geriatrician who talks about what it was like to go on the “other side of the gurney” when his wife of 53 years was diagnosed with rapidly spreading cancer. “Catherine worked as a public health nurse her entire career, in addition … Read More
Read the original article As the head of a busy rural emergency department and a family physician, Kristian talks about why his emergency department is seeing greater numbers and sicker patients, and how he thinks family medicine could evolve. “Has there been a change in the kind of patients you see in the … Read More
Read the original article Diagnosed with kidney disease at age 18, Karen Nicole has recovered from a kidney transplant, a cardiac arrest and, most recently, a rare cancer. She went from using a walker in her 30s to working out four times a week. As a patient advocate, she fights for the best … Read More
Read the original article David and Lisa think that reconnecting with traditional beliefs can help their communities heal physically, spiritually and emotionally. They’re part of a community movement to promote land-based activities, to revitalize language and to reconnect with cultural practices around birth, adolescence and death. David: “For 15 years, I worked at a healing lodge … Read More
Read the original article Cliff’s cardiac arrest would have likely resulted in death had it not happened where and when it did. The experience led the acclaimed Canadian artist to approach his music with a new-found joy and perspective. “I owned a cottage northeast of the city and I was driving to the … Read More
Read the original article After living in shelters for eight years, Harland was recently placed in a subsidized apartment. He is known as “Cowboy” by his friends, including the inner city health workers who help him get to his appointments. “I’ve been living in this one room for 14 months almost. Before that, … Read More
Read the original article “A guy who is part of the John Howard Society got me into this housing program that offers subsidized rent and services around the clock. He knew that I was having a rough time. I was lucky. I was on the list and got accepted before the place was even … Read More
