Public Health Insight

Science communication is a term that has been at the forefront of public discourse as of recently, but what does it even mean? Is it more of an art or is it more for science? In this episode of the P…

Antimicrobials are a broad range of medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals, and plants, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics. The discovery of …

Usually, when we talk about resolving issues, one of the things that often comes to mind is allocating more resources and throwing more money at the problem. When it comes to addressing homelessness,…

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and of their family…” This raises the ques…

Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness or disorders. So what's the difference between mental health and mental illness? The Two Continua Model of Mental Health and Illness illustrat…

What if everything we currently know about mental health and mental illness is wrong? According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, depression will be among the leading conditions for disabili…

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Sereda remains with us to share her experience as the lead physician practicing street outreach medicine to support people who use street-lev…

In the period between 2016 and 2021, more than 19,000 Canadians have died of overdoses related to the toxic street supply of drugs. Opioid-related deaths have further increased during the COVID-19 pa…

LinkedIn is considered one of the leading social media platforms for professional networking and some employers now actively investigate the digital footprints of potential candidates before making h…

Preparing job applications can be taxing and some people often get excited when a job application does not explicitly require a cover letter. Could you be missing out when you don’t submit a cover le…

A resume is a written compilation of your work experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It is a key part of a job application that the hiring team will review before considering you for a j…

Could your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile be ruining your chances of getting job interviews? The answer is likely yes, but there’s no need to panic. Job searching is both an art and a scie…

The World Health Organization defines an age-friendly community as one that encourages active ageing by adapting its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with var…

Susan Pinker, an author and psychologist, once said, “Social Isolation is the Public Health risk of our time. The secret to living longer may be your social life.” In this episode of the Public Healt…

According to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), almost 88% of  Canadians have access to a high-speed broadband internet connection, compared to just over 45% for …

The ongoing pandemic has disrupted many of our routines, including the way we engage with our healthcare providers. According to a national survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association, Ca…

Networking is a great way to connect people with common interests and extract information to advance your career goals, but why are so many people hesitant to take the first step? In this episode of …

Although people may enjoy or despise it, networking is undoubtedly an important tool in your arsenal to help you gain valuable and practical information that may even land you a job. Now, more so tha…

The majority of Canadians recognize that if we don’t overcome COVID-19 everywhere, we won't be able to effectively control it in Canada. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Julia An…