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Dismantling cultural appropriation within the health and wellness

WebThe health and wellness industry’s history of toxicity and appropriation. The health and wellness industry is worth over $4.5 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The industry sees most of its profits go toward predominantly white countries like the United States ($52.5 billion), Australia ($9.5 billion), the United Kingdom ($9.0 …

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New app aims to get men talking about anxiety, personal issues

WebMen in particular have a difficult time dealing with personal or mental health issues. tethr is a free app that offers a peer-led online community for men to share their concerns and feelings and engage in discussions about mental health.

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New health sciences building to focus on sustainability

WebRyerson’s plans for its health sciences building emphasize sustainability and aim to make it a precedent for future campus development. The sustainibility focus will happen through leadership, design and the architecture itself.

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Rediscovering the joy of food through intuitive eating

WebFor many women, keeping up with shifting beauty standards, body dysmorphia and diet culture is exhausting. Society’s ever-evolving image of the ideal body encourages people to change themselves and leaves women hyper-aware of their bodies at a young age. As a result, people often find themselves turning to a restrictive diet.

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Ryerson Medical Centre says it’s prepared to meet the demands …

WebThere are still flu shots available at the Ryerson Medical Centre despite vaccine shortages throughout the province, says the centre’s lead physician. The centre has approximately 200 flu vaccines remaining, says Dr. Brooke Hogarth. Three flu shot clinics are planned for the coming weeks. The next clinic is Thursday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to

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New research suggests Covid-19 worsening mental health, …

WebA recent study conducted by a team of Ottawa researchers found that a majority of university students report that COVID-19 has negatively impacted their stress levels and mental health.

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Ryerson to launch a National Institute on Ageing

WebTed Rogers School of Management is launching a National Institute on Ageing (NIA) to tackle the health and financial realities of Canada’s aging baby boomer population. Ryerson University is partnering with the City of Toronto, Sinai Health System, Ontario Gerontology Association and the International Federation on Ageing to create …

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The news media play a part in rape culture and victim blaming

Web“The decision to order a sexual assault complainant to remove a piece of clothing in order to demonstrate that her ‘demeanour‘ is trustworthy, risks the kind of victim-blaming that feminists have fought against,” Khan wrote in a blog post immediately following the SCC decision.. N.S. spent almost 30 years battling for some form of justice in her experiences …

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Provincial government to fund Ryerson's Brampton medical school

WebIn February 2020, Lachemi presented a proposal to Brampton city council entitled United for Brampton – Leveraging Higher Education to Drive Brampton’s Economic and Health-Care Outcomes, which included a vision for the medical school which would operate as a partnership between Ryerson University, Algoma University, and Sheridan …

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Jack.org Home Page

WebThis is not a site for personal disclosure of mental health distress, suicidal thoughts or behaviours. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department for assistance.

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Limits of Ryerson’s health coverage

WebDespite many Ryerson students opting out of RSU’s health and dental plan, most decide to stick with it. According to RSU president Melissa Palermo, around 17,500 students are currently enrolled in the health plan, compared to the 12,500 students who have opted out.

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Ryerson’s ITMD bridging program moving to the Brampton …

WebRyerson University announced last month that the Internationally Trained Medical Doctors (ITMD) bridging program will be moving from the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education to the new Ryerson Innovation Zone in Brampton in order to expand the program. “There is a pocket of underserved, well-trained medical professionals in Brampton that …

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Canada’s drug policies need to change – now

WebCriminalizing drug use and possession costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year — over $2 billion in law enforcement costs annually. It also has a disproportionate impact on racialized people. Across Canada, 54 per cent of black women sentenced to federal prison are serving time for a drug offence. On average, it costs $111,202 per year

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