The Black Creek Community Health Centre is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Black Community Health Strategy, accompanied by the introduction of a state-of-the-art Mobile Health Unit. This initiative is aimed at addressing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities in the Black Creek- Humber catchment area. It is a […]
By Lincoln DePradine A reemergence is being reported in Canada and abroad, especially in Africa, of cases of mpox — formerly known as monkeypox. As a result, Toronto Public Health (TPH) officials are urging city resident to get vaccinated against mpox. Trinidad-born health specialist, Dr Akwatu Khenti, says members of the Black and Caribbean community […]
In an era where technology is increasingly integrated into our daily lives, smartwatches have evolved beyond their traditional roles of text messaging, music control, and timekeeping. They are now central to many individuals’ health and fitness regimens, offering features that can potentially track heart rhythms, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. According to Insider Intelligence/eMarketer, more […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Ontario government has an ambitious plan of connecting everyone living in the province to a doctor, nurse and other primary healthcare providers. The government, through health minister Sylvia Jones, last week announced an investment of $14 million under the plan. Among those benefitting from the investment are TAIBU Community Health Centre […]
Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW), Injured Workers Action for Justice (IWA4J), and the Migrant Farmworker Legal Clinic (MFWLC) are collaborating to organize a solidarity rally demanding justice for Garvin Yapp, a migrant farmworker who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident on August 14, 2022. Yapp had been employed for 34 years in Canada […]
By Vibert Cambridge, Professor Emeritus, Ohio University I start by suggesting that Norman Cameron’s 1951 book, A History of the Queen’s College of British Guiana, which aggregated existing knowledge of the then 107-year-old institution, “launched” what we can call Queen’s College Studies. Although a minor stream in contemporary Guyanese historiography, QC is an important institution […]
By Lincoln DePradine Caribbean countries, now being assisted by Canadians in rebuilding their economies and infrastructure from the ravages wrought by Hurricane Beryl, could have received more help with a collaborative mechanism that includes a “disaster fund’’ owned and operated by members of the Black and Caribbean community in Canada, says labour statistician and migration […]
Finding the right medication for individuals suffering from depression often involves a lengthy trial-and-error process that can exacerbate symptoms over months or even years. However, a new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that a breakthrough may be on the horizon. Researchers have identified six distinct subtypes of major depression using brain imaging and machine […]
The Black community in Ottawa highlights a pressing need for ethnically diverse blood donations in Canada. However, a lingering hesitancy exists within the community due to past experiences of being denied the opportunity to donate, rooted in historical stereotypes. Despite the potential for better outcomes in blood transfusions for individuals with rare blood diseases like […]
SISTAS CALLING announces its eagerly awaited return to the stage. Following its successful debut in 2023, the production will be showcased on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 7pm at the prestigious Greenwin Theatre in the Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto. Dr. Roz Roach, the driving force behind SISTAS CALLING, emphasized its origins: “SISTAS CALLING was conceived, […]
