Prescribing a path to better health

Prescribing a path to better health

(As published by the Hamilton Spectator July 22, 2022) “Social prescribing” recognizes that good health is not only the absence of disease, but acknowledges the impact of social determinants of health, Pat Spadafora writes. “Social prescribing is the most exciting,...
Ageism a barrier in the job market

Ageism a barrier in the job market

(As published by the Hamilton Spectator April 28, 2022) Increasingly, employers are realizing that hiring and retaining older workers makes economic sense, Margaret Denton writes. After 18 years Wayne, in his late 40s, was given a buyout offer from his senior...
MAID and palliative care in Canada

MAID and palliative care in Canada

(As published by the Hamilton Spectator February 25, 2022) Samantha Winemaker and Hsien Seow I met Gerry for the first time in his home. Gerry suffered from a non-curable progressive lung condition. For the past year, he was becoming increasingly breathless and was...