Belen Febres-Cordero, Author at New Canadian Media

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Belen Febres-Cordero

Belen Febres is a Phd Candidate at Simon Fraser University with a focus on Community Media and Health Communication. Belen collaborates with historically silenced communities and communication initiatives to co-create spaces for self-representation and social change.

August 26, 2015
Health

Addressing Newcomer Maternity Health Concerns

Raquel Velásquez’s objective on her visit to a clinic was to have a prenatal check-up. Instead, the medical practitioner asked her if

September 14, 2015
Health

Midwives Attuned to Needs of Pregnant Newcomers

There has been an increased demand for midwifery in Canada over the past decade, with now over 1,300 midwives registered in Canada,

October 15, 2015
Health

Health-care Options for the Uninsured

As a signatory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canada acknowledges the right to adequate health care for all. However, uninsured

November 19, 2015
Health

Art Making Helps Newcomers Cope With Grief, Trauma

Immigrating to a new country can put a strain on a person’s mental health and well-being. Art therapy, one of the disciplines

December 3, 2015
Health

Hepatitis B Education Crucial for Newcomers

Immigrants from Asia are three to 12 times more likely to get hepatitis B than their Canadian-born counterparts, says a new public education

February 4, 2016
Health

‘Onus on Parents to Immunize Kids’

New approaches to immunization may help newcomers get the information they need to ensure their children’s records are up-to-date, though barriers still

May 2, 2017
Health

Allergies among Newcomers in Canada Increase Over Time

Upon arrival, immigrant populations in Canada tend to present less allergies than their Canadian-born counterparts, but prevalence increases with time, a national

April 26, 2016
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Helping Ecuador’s Earthquake Victims

As an Ecuadorian living in Canada, Lucy Guerrero felt powerless when she first learnt about the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador

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