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A Summary of the Critical Foundations in Health Disciplines

The journey to pursuing my master's started right after graduating from nursing school. My professor’s wisdom and mentorship inspired me...

The Evolution of the Healthcare Field by Means of Telehealth

The health care system is constantly evolving. Advances are being made on a regular basis. In the past two years, we have seen these...

The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

This week, my focus will be on mental illness. Specifically, the stigma, policies and programs that directly affect those struggling with...

Chronic Disease Surveillance a Comparison Between Manitoba and British Columbia

In British Columbia, the Population and Public Health program collects, analyzes and shares all health data pertaining to health status,...

Utilizing the Social-Ecological Model as a Blueprint for Change

The Mental Health & Addiction Crisis is Real: Utilizing the Social-Ecological Model as a Blueprint for Change The social-ecological model...

Social Determinants of Health

Social Determinants of Health The World Health Organization (n.d.) defines the social determinants of health (SDH) as the “non-medical...

What is Health?

Health is a term used to describe a state of being. The World Health Organization (n.d.) describes health as a “state of complete...

My Professional Identity

As a professional, our identities are essential to practice. They provide us with a framework for which we work. This framework shapes...