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Supporting Indigenous communities in healing ways

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Dr. Allison Reeves is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist working within an anti-oppressive framework. Her research focuses on the well-being of communities that have been historically marginalized and continue to face systemic barriers to mental health equity.  Dr. Reeves recognizes racism and colonialism as social determinants of mental health and employs qualitative,
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Person-centred care

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Insights from a Canada-wide Study to Inform Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Clinical Practice Guidelines Individuals living with or at risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) face common challenges and often share similar priorities in their care. Yet, their perspectives are rarely represented in the clinical practice guidelines, which intend to standardize and
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Overheard

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If you’re cold, take one Kindness doesn’t always speak but sure can warm things up. Every winter as temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, ordinary people begin to do something extraordinary. They tie coats, scarves, gloves and hats to trees, fences and park benches. No signs, no cameras, no questions asked. Just a simple […]
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Setting the pace…

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A look at walking speed as a health indicator ‘”‘These boots were made for walking’ is an old, well-known song lyric that rings true. It has been said that walking is cheaper than therapy—good for solving problems, clearing one’s head and reconnecting with nature. A low impact and affordable way of getting in the recommended […]
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Return-to-work challenges addressed by Project ECHO telementoring program

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A collaborative medical education and telementoring program addressed some of the challenges providers face and improve their knowledge about return to work. Primary care providers are integral in supporting workers to stay at or return to work following an occupational injury or illness. They play a key role in communicating with workers’ compensation boards about […]
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Bone anchored prosthetics At the transfemoral and transtibial amputation levels, bone anchored devices are now considered sate of the science. This requires a unique approach to providing a control strategy for the user. In the absence of a traditional socket, experts utilize anchor points for body powered control cables and harvesting of electromagnetic signals that […]