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The Local - Health stories from Toronto's neighbourhoods
An online magazine exploring urban health issues in Toronto. A publication of UHN OpenLab: 200 Elizabeth Street, Rm GNU403, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4
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Sep 5, 2018
Unsanctioned
The stories behind Parkdale’s overdose prevention site.
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Aug 8, 2018
Young, Pregnant, No Fixed Address
Lack of affordable housing can have devastating and long-lasting health effects for teenage parents and their children.
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Jul 11, 2018
Local Voices: Cooking in the Shelter
I have cooked in restaurant kitchens, and for newspaper readers. Working at a shelter taught me a new way to look at food.
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Jun 27, 2018
Policing the Opioid Crisis
As drug overdoses soar in Toronto, some experts question what role, if any, police should play in a public health crisis.
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Apr 17, 2018
The Emergency Room in the #MeToo Era
In Toronto hospitals, nurses are being asked to do far more than treat physical injuries. Providing that care can take a toll.
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Mar 20, 2018
The Health Effects of Anti-Black Racism
Black Torontonians face a variety of specific health challenges. Racism is one of them.
By Eternity Martis
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Mar 6, 2018
Unsung Heroes: Victor from Maintenance
Victor fixes ruptured pipes and broken heaters. But to those…
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Jan 23, 2018
The Kids of Condoland
A baby boom’s coming to Toronto’s high-rise communities, but are they built for…
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Dec 12, 2017
Treating Toby Nicol
One percent of the population accounts for a third of health care spending. Can a…
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Oct 17, 2017
Portrait: Aging Alone in Chinatown
One 90-year-old grandmother’s resolve to remain independent.
By Jen Recknagel & Cheryl Tsui
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