By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Recently, a patient visited my office with news that she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass and strength, and an increase your risk for fractures. She said that she started an exercise routine of swimming and yoga to improve her condition, and asked when she […]
In line with Black Mental Health Week, the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), Anchoring Minds Inc. and Delta Family Resource Centre have partnered to launch a new initiative, the Black Agency Network (BAN) in efforts to help Black families better navigate the child welfare system in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The goal of […]
Last Saturday, Taibu Community Health held a wellness fair in Scarborough to provide health education, awareness, and information on pertaining to various physical and mental well-being concerns to the community. The event was well-attended, attracting over 200 people to the Center for the event. The fair included a range of health information and activities, such […]
Collective healthcare advocacy key to better outcomes for Black women By Lincoln DePradine An appeal has been made for, who have historically faced unique and disproportionate health challenges. “If you have a trusted community around you, your collective can go further,’’ said Dr Na-Koshie Lamptey, who was a panelist at a virtual townhall organized by […]
Health and wellness issues are a major concern for people across the globe. In Canada, like in many other countries, there are certain groups that are disproportionately affected by health and wellness issues. One such group is Black Canadians, who face a range of health and wellness issues that are both physical and mental in […]
Up to a third of women who wear heels have permanent damage because of prolonged use. Poor posture, shortening of the Achilles tendon and low back pain are other ways that heels can harm your body. If you wear one or two-inch heels on a daily basis, you probably won’t experience serious health issues, says […]
While many people in Canada struggle with their mental health, certain groups face unique challenges because of systemic racism, discrimination, socio-economic status or social exclusion. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally impacted and exacerbated mental health challenges within these equity deserving communities. To that end, the Government of Canada has announced close to $1.5 million […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced additional support for the Caribbean, including security and other assistance specifically for Haiti. He made the announcement at the 44th Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in The Bahamas. Trudeau told Caribbean leaders at the Nassau summit that he wanted to mark the […]
Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), have announced new awards to support Black researchers in Canada. The Personnel Awards for Black Scholars will aim to promote Black representation within the heart and brain health research community. Heart disease and stroke […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall For children, black history, joy, and inspiration are necessary for healthy development. Kofi Annan once said, “literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” My Black history didn’t begin during the enslavement of my ancestors, it started in Africa, and to this day, we continue to make history. The younger generation […]
