Upon arrival, immigrant populations in Canada tend to present less allergies than their Canadian-born counterparts, but prevalence increases with time, a national study finds. However, exposing them to ethnic foods and cultural practices that they were…
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As an Ecuadorian living in Canada, Lucy Guerrero felt powerless when she first learnt about the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador last Saturday, April 16th. “I would have liked to take the next plane…
View More Helping Ecuador’s Earthquake VictimsNew approaches to immunization may help newcomers get the information they need to ensure their children’s records are up-to-date, though barriers still exist across the country. In June 2015, Ottawa implemented the immunization strategy Every…
View More ‘Onus on Parents to Immunize Kids’Immigrants from Asia are three to 12 times more likely to get hepatitis B than their Canadian-born counterparts, says a new public education campaign launched by S.U.C.C.E.S.S., an immigrant-serving organization in British Columbia. Dr. Eric Yoshida,…
View More Hepatitis B Education Crucial for NewcomersImmigrating to a new country can put a strain on a person’s mental health and well-being. Art therapy, one of the disciplines being recognized in November as part of arts and health month, can have…
View More Art Making Helps Newcomers Cope With Grief, TraumaAs a signatory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canada acknowledges the right to adequate health care for all. However, uninsured individuals living in Canada still face barriers that limit their access to appropriate…
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There has been an increased demand for midwifery in Canada over the past decade, with now over 1,300 midwives registered in Canada, while in 2005, there were just 500. Alix Bacon, elected president of the Midwives…
View More Midwives Attuned to Needs of Pregnant NewcomersRaquel Velásquez’s objective on her visit to a clinic was to have a prenatal check-up. Instead, the medical practitioner asked her if she was sure she wanted to keep her baby. Raquel was also encouraged…
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