Tag Archives: disparity
Being (a) Patient?
In this article by Keith Gerein, describes the double meaning of “patient”
as it relates to Alberta hospitals.
Elephant in the Room – Private Healthcare
If you do not have access to X, you can read the article Picard is referring to here.
Without OB Services
What is it like to have no access to obstetric services? Join this discussion to find out.
There is a small grassroots organization in rural Alberta that is trying to improve access to OB care in their communities. Here is the information for their next meeting-community leaders are encouraged to join and listen to what living without access OB services is like. pic.twitter.com/fCcEqvctPC
— Andrea Dekeseredy (@AndieYEG) June 26, 2023
Feeling Left Behind?
Every so often there is a Twitter thread that is a definite must read. This thread by Katie Babcock is one of them. In addition to the thread, you might want to read the comments by fellow Twitter users as well.
A common theme in media is that vulnerable people “feel” left behind by the lack of COVID protections. We don’t feel left behind – we have been left behind and what being “left behind” means is that we’re either forced to isolate or forced into situations that could kill us. 🧵
— Katie Babcock (@katebabcock) July 13, 2022
Picture Worth 1000 Words
Provincial vaccination coverage. All provinces were given the opportunity to vaccinate their population, some did much better than others. The prairie provinces have the lowest vaccination coverage and also hold 3 of the top 4 spots in hospitalizations. #cdnpoli #covid19ontario pic.twitter.com/OptzrJDpEa
— Bill Comeau 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@Billius27) April 18, 2022
Innovative ways to combating food insecurity.
Food insecurity is a factor that can negatively impact a person’s health and well being. Some Calgary organizations have found some ways to help address this issue.
Podcast – Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Conversation Worth Having
Disparity in Healthcare?
WATCH NOW: #ATypicalHeart is a @STORYHIVE documentary exploring the deadly disparity between male and female heart disease, through the lens of healthcare professionals, researchers, patients, and their families. https://t.co/dO1dgbQVTW
— The Distillery Film Company (@distillery_film) July 15, 2019
