Kristen Hopewell is the Canada research chair in global policy in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. As the number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration announced it was taking action to bolster protection for people whose weakened…
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Universities struggle with COVID-19 testing mandates
Major universities in Western Canada are still tinkering with the mechanics of their coronavirus vaccination and testing requirements for students, faculty and staff, even though classes resume next week and infections are climbing across the continent. The University of British Columbia, for example, said this past week it will require COVID-19 tests for students, faculty and staff…
School supplies — check. But have you looked into children’s back-to-class mental health?
With anxiety, depression issues among youth, mental outlook should be September focus, experts say Whether it’s a child who’s suddenly anxious and reluctant to leave the house, or a teen whose underlying depression has worsened because of social isolation and online schooling pressures, the mental health of young people has suffered during the pandemic, experts say. A…
10 best practices for productive, low-stress, virtual meetings
Virtual fatigue, Zoom gloom… these are just two terms that capture the mental and psychological exhaustion triggered by stressful, unproductive virtual meetings. While these meetings have allowed us to remain productive during the pandemic, who among us hasn’t felt tense, drained or extremely low-energy afterward, or at the prospect of yet another meeting? These meetings…
Vaccine passports are coming. Will they discriminate against the already marginalized?
Soon, those fully vaccinated against COVID will receive certification to travel, known as a “vaccine passport” — and most Canadians are in favour. A survey conducted in May found that 67 per cent of the population supported vaccine passports for indoor events. Following the announcement made by the Canadian government on Aug. 11, universities, provinces such as…
Here’s a COVID threat Justin Trudeau might want to address—pronto
Election Image of the Day: While the Liberal leader and his opponents sparred over vaccine mandates, photos of cheek-by-jowl crowds at Pearson Airport were flying around social media Since March 2020, Canadians have resigned themselves to lining up. As society became aware of what it meant to socially distance, these lines became more organized and…
Yee Hong’s Caregiver Education & Support Services: September’s Programs
Yee Hong has released their newest webinar calendar for September 2021. Caregiving can be immensely rewarding but can be emotionally and physically demanding too. Yee Hong’s Caregiver Education and Support Services helps caregivers fortify their love and patience, with up-to-date knowledge, essential skills and wellness support, to ensure positive and successful results. Please see the image below…
Wondering about the vaccine policy of a company or organization in the GTA? Here’s what we know
Toronto’s top doctor is recommending vaccination requirements for all workplaces in the city in order to protect employees and the public from further spread of COVID-19. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa made the announcement Aug. 20 and offered guidelines for how such policies should be structured. Toronto Public Health strongly recommends all employers…
How many lives did Canada’s COVID-19 Alert app save? This new study did the math
An independent analysis of the federal government’s COVID Alert smartphone app concludes that over five months it reduced the number of cases in Canada by between 6,284 and 10,894 — and saved between 57 and 101 lives — but that few Canadians actually used it. “With even relatively modest adoption, as in Newfoundland and Labrador,…
The e-health revolution: This doctor helps patients monitor their stats from home
Respirologist Victoria Chan figured out a way for Covid patients to keep track of their vitals on their phones “I’ve been working as a sleep specialist and respirologist at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill for 26 years; I currently serve as the hospital’s deputy chief medical information officer. In February of 2020, I was tasked…