January 2023

When disaster strikes, it’s more than first responders that spring into action. Doctors and other healthcare professionals can be crucial to successfully managing the crisis, saving lives, and maintaining order.

New guidance on alcohol surprised many Canadians last week and sparked a lively national debate over what is considered a safe level of consumption and whether people will change their behaviour as a result.

When Dr. Leah Jones was completing her medical degree and residency training, she recalls she was often one of the only Black people in the room.