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Digital Health Portals Could Actually Widen Health Disparities

01-08-2017 | New Canadian Media

By: Viji Sundaram in Mountainview, California A much heralded push toward digital patient portals, commonly integrated with electronic health records, may be exacerbating health disparities between rich and poor, instead of...

Allergies among Newcomers in Canada Increase Over Time
By Belen Febres-Cordero in Vancouver 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…
“I Almost Died from Genital Mutilation”
Commentary By Dr. Nanah Sheriff Fofanah-Sesay Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises of all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia such as the labia majora, labia minora…
Being a Great In-Law
ONE of the biggest sources of conflict between South Asian couples is the perceived over-involvement of in-laws. This belief that in-laws are “meddling” in the relationship is a perception that both…
Online Advice for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease Often Problematic: UBC Research
NEW UBC research finds that many online resources for preventing Alzheimer’s disease are problematic and could be steering people in the wrong direction. In a survey of online articles about preventing Alzheimer’s…
Yoga Embraces Historic and Cultural Divides
As diet and exercise become increasingly prominent in Canadians’ lives, many Vancouverites have turned to yoga to supplement their fitness regimen. It is now the second most popular leisure activity…
Beat High Blood Pressure with Yoga
By Dr. George I. Traitses If you are looking to lower your blood pressure, yoga might be the answer. A new study has found that yoga has countless benefits for…
Fraser Health’s Sehat Program Catching On
A program aimed at improving healthy living in the South Asian community – and being promoted in local temples – is catching on, thanks to the efforts of “wellness…
CMHA Invites British Columbians to Check In on their Mental Health
WE all have bad days, even bad weeks. Life takes its toll on all of us causing occasional sleepless nights, changes in appetite and mood. But what if they persist…
Medical Student Re-discovers Jaffna
by Gayathri Naganathan in Scarborough I was born at the Vavuniya General Hospital in the winter of 1988, in a town that is often referred to as the gateway to the…
GARY THANDI’S COLUMN: Honouring the Strengths of Victims of Violence
OFTEN victims of intimate partner abuse, especially immigrant women, are portrayed as completely powerless and helpless in addressing the abuse. What isn’t recognized is the enormous strength and intelligence…

Tips for New Couples
GIVEN we’re smack dab into the marriage season, here is another article for those about to get married and the newly married. In our community, marriage is not considered simply…
The Body is like an Onion
In my experience, the body is like an onion, with layer upon layer of past history beneath the visible surface. What does this mean? Let’s start at the beginning, with a pregnant…
Fraser Health and Surrey RCMP issue warning after 20 Overdoses in 24 hours
FRASER Health and Surrey RCMP on Saturday issued a warning to people who use drugs following a dramatic increase in the number of overdoses in the last 24 hours. “It is especially…
Canadian Pharma: Know Your Patient
Commentary by Rohit Phillips in Aurora, Ontario The fast-growing multicultural consumer segment of Canada represents a potential opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, especially if they can improve patient outcomes on a national…
Citizens of Democratic Countries Live 11 Years Longer: UBC study
LIVING in a democratic country may add 11 years to your life expectancy, according to new research from the University of British Columbia’s department of sociology. The study found that…
Nutritious Fasting Practices During Ramadan
By Huda Rashid, Registered DietitianWhen we prepare for the month of Ramadan, we think of it as a time of reflection, doing good deeds and most importantly fasting. The word…
Pregnancy Passport Helps Moms-To-Be Through Their Special Journey
WOMEN expecting a baby can access a new Pregnancy Passport to help them have a healthy pregnancy, track their progress, and prepare for their baby. Our Special Journey: Pregnancy Passport is a…
Are You Eating Produce or Pesticides?
Dr. George I. Traitses Pesticides are a class of biocide intended to attract, seduce and destroy pests, most commonly used to protect plant crops. That’s great for the plants and…
Nursing students develop toolkit to help recognize domestic violence, support victims
IF you don’t know what domestic violence looks like, nursing students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) can show you — and give you the tools to stop it and support…
Health Minister Announces Funding Package To Help Fend Off Zika Internationally
by Kyle Duggan in Ottawa As the world struggles against the rapid spread of the Zika virus, the Canadian government is opening its wallet to shell out nearly $5 million for…

Healthy Eating Not Just for White, Wealthy: Author
by Rosanna Haroutounian in Quebec City A trip to an organic dairy farm in Ontario was enough to inspire a former Wall Street banker to launch a global search for better…
The Importance of Fathers
Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. – Unknown author IN the past, both here in Canada and in India, mothers…
Ontario Expands Free Dental Care for Eligible Children and Youth
MORE than 323,000 children from low-income families are getting free dental care through the new Healthy Smiles Ontario program. Under the expanded program, Ontario is providing free dental care to help…
Canadian Dentists Expand Mission to Help Iraqi Orphans
by Shenaz Kermalli in Toronto Hossein is a 10-year-old Iraqi orphan with long hair, big olive-coloured eyes and a shy smile. He loves going to school and playing soccer. He also…
Exercise: Good for You, Good for Baby
Dr. George I. Traitses It’s common knowledge that regular exercise is all-the-more important during pregnancy. Why? Well, for one thing, because the combination of developing child, hormonal fluctuations, and other factors means you…
Anxiety and Stress Plague Temporary Foreign Workers
A pilot study underscores mental health strain as the greatest burden temporary foreign workers carry, caused by the changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program. In a study entitled “Interrogating the…
HOPE Symposium: Demystifying Mental Health and Addictions in the Canadian Muslim Community
TWO hundred people gathered on Saturday at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus to attend the HOPE (Healing Opportunities through Prevention and Education) Project’s 2nd Annual Symposium on Mental Health and…
Breaking Silence Around Elder Abuse
by Beatrice Paez in Toronto Asking seniors subtle questions about their daily routines opens up dialogue – and can point to signs of elder abuse, which rarely reveals itself in obvious…
Cultural Barriers Add to Immigrants' Dementia Struggle
by Jacky Habib in Toronto Joyce Chan suspected something was wrong with her husband when he started losing his way to their local Tim Hortons five years ago. “Instead of walking south…
Flash Mob Tackles Anti Bullying
Wednesday was Anti-Bullying and Pink Shirt Day and students from four schools from the Delta School District took part in a flash mob style dance on the grass-field at North Delta Secondary School. The…

Women Fleeing Abuse Need Culturally Specific Services
by Diba Hareer in Ottawa Lack of language skills, community support and cultural constraints prevent many immigrant and ethnic women from fleeing abusive relationships and seeking help. The most recent figures from Statistics Canada…
Spanking Leads to Resentment, Say Parents, Experts
by Florence Hwang in Regina, Saskatchewan Immigrants not only have to learn a new language when they arrive in Canada, but also adopt the values of Canadian society. This can often…
Active Indo-Canadian Seniors Are Enjoying A Healthy Social Life Style Thanks To Community Organizations
By Balwant SangheraA number of Indo-Canadian seniors enjoy their time at India Cultural Centre of Canada’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas. Jointly sponsored by the Gurdwara and Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS)…
Newcomers Can Benefit from Adding Salmon to Diet
by Carlos Tello in Vancouver A new food guide combines recipes from British Columbia’s immigrant communities with local seafood options to teach new Canadians how to incorporate B.C. fish into a…
Spanking Kids: Culture is No Defence
by Florence Hwang in Regina Cultural differences in childrearing require settlement organizations to provide newcomers with information and support in understanding Canadian laws on corporal punishment, also known as 'spanking', say…
'Onus on Parents to Immunize Kids'
by Belen Febres-Cordero in Vancouver 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 exist across the country. In…
Spanking: Lots of Studies; Little Change
by Florence Hwang in Regina Experts say revoking the law that allows parents to spank their children can help clarify for newcomers the "mixed messages" they receive about corporal punishment in…
Pulses: Good for the Palate, Good for the Heartbeat
The 68th UN General Assembly recently coined 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP) with the goal of increasing public awareness regarding food security and nutrition. According to the…
Immigrant Families Struggle to Deal with Disability
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga, Ontario According to the 2015 child poverty report for Toronto, newcomer children, children of colour and children with disabilities are among the largest groups living in…
CIC Will Not Pursue Appeal in Interim Federal Health Program Court Case
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship John McCallum and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould issued a statement today announcing that the Canadian government will not be pursuing its appeal…

Hepatitis B Education Crucial for Newcomers
by Belén Febres-Cordero in Vancouver 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…
Aging with HIV: Long, Healthy Lives are Possible with Treatment
FOR healthcare practitioners working in the field of HIV, the past three decades have been a rollercoaster, says Dr. Julio Montaner, Head of UBC’s Division of AIDS and Director of the…
New Wellness Program Supports Better Health Outcomes for South Asian Community
SOUTH Asian community members now have better access to health information through a new program delivered at local temples to raise awareness about common health concerns and actions people can…
Art Making Helps Newcomers Cope With Grief, Trauma
by Belen Febres in Vancouver Immigrating 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…
Advocates Look to New Government to Bring in Rare Disease Strategy
by Kyle Duggan in Ottawa The new minister of health can expect a flood of petitions on her desk on the topic of implementing a rare disease strategy for Canada. Durhane Wong-Rieger, president…
Hands-Free Technology? Not as Safe as you Think
Dr. George I. Traitses As reports of cellphone-related road fatalities make global headlines, automobile and mobile-phone manufacturers continue developing “safer” ways to communicate while driving. Unfortunately, recent research suggests any…
Antibiotics Don’t Work for Cold Symptoms
But many doctors still prescribe them By Dr. George I. Traitses According to a recent study published in the British medical journal Lancet, about a third of patients who go…
Food Performance Report Card Gives Canada a B-
A first-ever grading of Canada’s food system compared to 16 other OECD countries gives Canada a B- overall—not a bad score but one that leaves... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
South Asian Diabetes Expo Highlights Importance of Kidney Health
Some ethnic groups, such as people of South Asian descent, are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of a genetic predisposition. In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month…
Family Not the Best Interpreter of Maladies
by Lucy Slavianska in Toronto Language barriers can have a negative impact not only on initial access to health services, but also on the quality of health care and treatment outcomes. In…

Reframing Racism as a Public Health Issue
by Shan Qiao in Toronto Scholars and students recently gathered at Canada’s top health education institute to discuss racial health inequities experienced by immigrants, refugees and racialized groups. …
Volunteering Benefits Newcomers' Well-Being
by Maria Ikonen in Ottawa Moving to a new country can be stressful. It means leaving familiar places, people and aspects of everyday life behind. Whether arriving in Canada with their…
Reason for Lower Vaccination Among Immigrants? It’s Not Distrust
Stephanie Kowal, a researcher at the University of Alberta, thought lower immunization rates in immigrant communities might be due to distrust or conspiracy theories, such... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Helping People Cope with Dementia
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 47 million people are living with dementia worldwide, and that number is expected to reach 75... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish…
Jewish Men Among Thousands Awaiting Kidney Donors
Zac Zenith, a Calgary mortgage broker, needs a kidney donor for a transplant. Paul Jacobs of Toronto, who is known in the legal and business... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian…
Health-care Options for the Uninsured
by Belén Febres-Cordero in Vancouver As 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…
Calling for Racial Health Equity in Canada
by Lucy Slavianska in Toronto “Racism and racial health inequities are a hidden and serious concern with detrimental consequences for all people in Canada.” This is the position of the initiators of…
Brain-boosting Sleep Position
As compared to sleeping on your back or stomach, sleeping on your side may help to clear brain waste. By Dr. George I. Traitses The brain’s glymphatic pathway (the brain’s…
Walk Your Way to Health
By Dr. George I. Traitses Can’t imagine slaving away in the gym for hours at a time, but know you need to do something to get in better shape and…
Don’t Fill Up On Empty Calories
Dr. George I. Traitses Many of the health risks people face today are a direct consequence of eating too much processed, vitamin- and mineral-deficient foods high in calories. In general…

University of Alberta’s Professor Vinesh Gupta Pioneers Mental Health Support for Edmonton’s South Asian Population
EIGHTEEN years after leaving his home in India to begin a medical residency in England, Vinesh Gupta still remembers the loneliness and struggles of adjusting to a new life in…
Seeking Better Mental Health? Take this Test
Like a puzzle whose pieces continue to be assembled to reveal a larger picture, the brain divulges more and more of its secrets over time. Back when... -- Delivered by Feed43…
Navigating Health Care as a Newcomer
by Lucy Slavianska in Toronto When Jasmine, a young engineer from Iran, arrived in Toronto, she immediately applied for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). She knew she had to wait three…
5 Common Causes of Neck Pain
By Dr. George I. Traitses Neck pain can be acute (short term) or chronic (recurring or persisting for months and even years), but regardless, when you’re in pain, relief is…
De-stress at Your Desk
By Dr. George I. Traitses The phone is ringing nonstop. E-mails are pouring in. The boss just dumped a 50-page report on your desk that needs to be proofed by…
5 Smart Substitutions When Eating Out
By Dr. George I. Traitses There’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat-yourself trip to a fast-food or sit-down restaurant, but Americans are eating out at an ever-increasing (sometimes daily) rate…
Is Self-Compassion the New and Improved Self-Esteem?
In the late 1960s Canadian psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden unintentionally sparked what would become the self-esteem movement when he published his international bestseller, “The Psychology of... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
Surviving Your First Canadian Winter
by Florence Hwang in Regina, Saskatchewan When Fulera Dikki came to Canada last September, she was anticipating the worst about what the cold would feel like – even though it wasn’t…
Debunking the Racialization of Disease
by Lucy Oneka in Toronto There is an ever present bias in the historical theories of racialized people being more susceptible to disease, and these theories have been perpetuated by modern…
Multiple Sclerosis No Longer Considered A “White Man’s Disease”
VANCOUVER – The MS society estimates that 55,000-75,000 Canadians live with multiple sclerosis. Every day, three more people are diagnosed, which gives Canada one of the highest rates of MS in…

Youth Volunteers Support Chinatown Seniors
by Deanna Cheng in Vancouver One outreach worker is creating a bilingual volunteer program because there's not enough support for Chinese seniors, especially those in Vancouver's Chinatown. Chanel Ly, a 23-year-old outreach…
Addressing Mental Health of Resettled Refugees
by Leah Bjornson in Vancouver Canadian party leaders have all pledged to resettle thousands (if not tens of thousands) of Syrian refugees over the next few years, but little has been…
Midwives Attuned to Needs of Pregnant Newcomers
by Belen Febres-Cordero in Vancouver 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…
How to Live to 100+
50-year long study of Swedish men reveals specific factors that associate with extended longevity. By Dr. George I. Traitses For 50 years, Swedish researchers have followed the health of 855…
Project Asks: What Does It Mean to Belong?
by Kayla Isomura (@kaylaiso) in Vancouver, British Columbia A fourth-year university student in Vancouver, B.C. is asking residents to get to know their neighbours. Zakir Jamal Suleman, 22, launched The Belonging Project…
Addressing Newcomer Maternity Health Concerns
by Belén Febres-Cordero (@BelenFebres) in Vancouver, British Columbia Raquel Velásquez’s objective on her visit to a clinic was to have a prenatal check-up. Instead, the medical practitioner asked her if she…
Canadian Medical Association: Country Needs a National Seniors Strategy
by Selina Chignall The results of the Canadian Medial Association’s report card on health care shows Canadians strongly believe in the need for a national strategy for seniors’ health. According to the report…
Calm Down Your Kids, Keep Away the Soda
Dr. George I. Traitses What does soda have to do with your child’s aggressive behavior? Quite a lot, according to a new study. Researchers recently found that children who consumed…
A 2-minute Anti-aging Activity
Dr. George traitses Add 2 minutes of walking each hour to your routine, to offset the health hazards of sitting for extended periods of time. Amassing published studies show that…
Beyond PTSD: Some Vets Tormented by ‘Moral Injury’
Although the horrors of post-traumatic stress disorder are better understood than ever before, experts say some war veterans are misdiagnosed and may instead be suffering... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…

Canadians May Not Be Eating Enough Protein, Study Finds
Canadians’ protein intake levels may not be adequate to promote optimal muscle health in different age groups, according to new research from Canada and the... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
South Asian Men Show Greatest Decline in Heart Health Rates Over Past Decade in Ontario
Prevalence of diabetes doubled among South Asian men SOUTH Asian men as well as black women and men in Ontario today face levels of heart disease risk factors that…
The Brewing Backlash Against Busyness
You awake on a regular Tuesday morning, check the time, and realize you’ve overslept. You were up late answering work emails in preparation for an... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
Responding Differently to Newcomer Mental Health
by Ajamu Nangwaya in Toronto, Ontario Mental health experts are calling for more culturally appropriate services for racialized immigrants in Canada in light of the recent death of a Sudanese-born father…
Antibiotics: Not as Safe as You Think
By Dr. George I. Traitses Antibiotics have been credited with saving thousands of lives, these days antibiotics are also in the news for not being as effective. According to the…
Infertility Consultant Serves as a Link for Families
Infertility could be a problem for you, your friend, your co-worker, people who are Jewish, non-Jewish, straight, gay, secular or religious. All... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read Full…
Plastics Chemicals Linked to Earlier Menopause
By Jasminee Sahoye There is speculation that chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items and the environment can affect our wellbeing. A study is confirming that women whose… --…
The Function of a Running Shoe
By George I. Traitses The function of a running shoe is to protect the foot from the stress of running, while permitting you to achieve your maximum potential. Selecting the…
Raise Your Hand If You Have Back Pain
By Dr. George I. Traitses As adults, we get used to a variety of daily or near-daily aches and pains, particularly as we age. But what about our children? Don’t…
Think About Brain Health Throughout Life
By Jasminee Sahoye In a surprising discovery, Munich brain researcher Ernst Peoppel found that a healthy brain just keeps getting better with age. He found that vocabulary, verbal memory and… --…

UBC Team Tracks Measles Cases Introduced to B.C. During the 2010 Games
THE Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games brought more than just athletes to B.C. It also left the province with a bad case of the measles. In research outlined on Tuesday in…
Concerned Activist Dharam Paul Pushes For Clean Environment
What Kajjal, who worked as a former IES commissioned officer in India, admires about Canada the most is health care and clean environment.However, Kajal is concerned about the pressures on…
It’s Safe to Eat India’s Maggi Noodles
New Delhi (IANS): The Canadian food regulator on Friday announced that Nestle India’s Maggi noodle products were safe for consumption. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) investigation did not find any…
Canada and Asbestos
BY KATHLEEN RUFF RightOnCanada.ca THE position of the Canadian government is the same as that of the asbestos industry: that chrysotile asbestos can be safely used and that exposure…
Blood Pressure Meds May Forestall Alzheimer’s
By Jasminee Sahoye High blood pressure or hypertension is associated with stroke and heart disease but a new study reveals that people with a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure… --…
Community Garden is Therapeutic for its Users
TORONTO — In the living room of the Kensington Market home he’s lived in since 1927, David Pinkus, 91, watches television. People... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read Full…
Ottawa Funds Joint Israeli-Canadian Medical Research
TORONTO — Thanks to a new investment by Ottawa in the Canada-Israel Health Research Program, the best and brightest of the Canadian and Israeli... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish…
Three Reasons to Limit TV Time
By Dr. George I. Traitses Say what? You’re suggesting I back away from the boob tube and finding something else to do with my valuable time? These days, that’s an…
You Are What You Drink
By Dr. George I. Traitses Not all calories are the same, especially when it comes to the calories you drink. Most people tend to revolve their diet plans around the…
Ethnicity May be Factor in Sleep Disorders
By Jasminee Sahoye Sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea occur more frequently among racial /ethnic minorities and they are common among middle-aged and older adults in the U.S., according to… --…

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