From the Dean
Dean Trevor Young,
MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCAHS
The Consequences of Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias among health care providers about race drives disparities in care, and Black patients are especially vulnerable to this problem.
Dr. Onye Nnorom is our Black Health Theme Lead. As we move into Black History Month, she issues a call to action for systemic and individual changes in how we train health professionals and care for our Black patients.
Events
View All EventsMondays in The Star:
Inflammatory diseases can increase risk of heart disease
About 4 per cent of Canadians, the majority women, live with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis and other inflammatory diseases. Constant inflammation throughout the body is an important reason why plaques build up in our arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.
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How do we give a voice to kids who cannot speak?
We’re designing technologies that break down barriers for children with complex disabilities.