Links and Resources
Please take a moment to check out some of resources, links, and groups of curated resources on the topics that I'm interested in, and that I have been learning more about through the duration of my studies as a Masters of Health Science student at Athabasca University. The focus and themes range from nutrition/dietetics, to health definitions, to models of health.
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Professional Links
Dietitians of Canada The professional Association for Dietitians in Canada. This website provides helpful definitions on what it means to be a Registered Dietitian, along with health advice and education opportunities.
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College of Dietitians of Ontario The Regulatory College for Registered Dietitians in Ontario. This website explains what it means to be a regulated health professional, and why regulation is important in health care.
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Legislation
Canada Health Act the framework for how government funds are spent in provincial and territorial health insurance programs (also called "Medicare").
Regulated Health Professionals Act
Legislature that speaks to the scope and roles of regulated health professionals in Canada.
Bill 74; The Peoples Health Act Legislature relating to the integration of delivery systems and ensuring mechanisms for patient, family, employee and caregiver engagement as part of the planning processes
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Other Useful Links and Resources
This website provides credible diet and nutrition advice on a variety of healthcare topics. The website is run by the Dietitians of Canada.
This website contains many evidence based and credible links and tools to support mental health for Canadians. It is run by the Canadian Association for Mental Health
Provides up to date news, resources and links relating to home health care in Ontario.
This is the main website I use for curation of health resources. The website allows for themes groupings of topics to make it easy to keep resources in one space.
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MHST 601 Student Portfolios
Check out the portfolios of my MHST 601 classmates here
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Curated Resources; Click the highlighted link to take you to a group of resources including videos, infographics, peer-reviewed articles and websites related to the topic
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Link to articles and websites related to diet, nutrition and Registered Dietitians with a focus on Canadian and Ontario Dietitians
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A curated list with articles, videos and infographics answering the question; "What is Health" and explaining the Determinants of Health.
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Websites and articles examining the Social Determinants of Health with a focus on Northern Ontarians, Home Health Care and Covid 19
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Ecological Models of Health; Diet and Nutrition
A curated group of resources highlighting the Ecological Model of Health and its application to a variety of nutrition and diet related issues. Includes a Definition, video link and peer-reviewed studies.
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A selection of curated articles including an infographic on the causes and inequities of Obesity in Canada, a Peer reviewed article on treatments for Obesity and an opinion peice on the potential harm, stigma and bias by assuming Obesity is a simple lifestyle choices as opposed to a chronic disease with complex etiology.
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Indigenous People and Health in Canada
A selection of resources; Video, website and peer-reviewed journals looking at Indigenous Peoples and Health in Canada.
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Vulnerable Population: Older adults
Older adults in Canada are frequently cited as a vulnerable population. With research showign 4-10% of older adults experiencing abuse, healthcare workers play a role in prevention and reporting abuse.
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Future Directions; Indigenous healers in Health Care
A selection of resources on Indigenous Healing, Indigenous Medicine, and the inclusion of Indigenous healers in current Health Care Systems in Ontario and in Canada. Includes examples, definitions, and peer reviewed studies.
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