It's time to recognize mental illness as a chronic disease in our healthcare system
For this blog post I decided to ask the question, does chronic mental illness fit within the current chronic disease model?
Determinants of mental wellness in pregnancy
Today I explain how the socioeconomic model developed within this Framework applies to the mental wellness of pregnant Calgarians.
A comparison of health equity policy in Alberta and British Columbia
In today’s post we compare the health equity policies of Alberta and British Columbia, noting their similarities and unique features.
Defining health in the twenty-first century
The question, “what is health”, has been debated for years. I compare the classic WHO definition of health to the Meikirch Model of Health.
Life lessons in interprofessional collaboration
In this blog post, I share stories of how I learned about the six IPC competencies while working as a healthcare professional in Alberta.
My role in Canada’s health system
If my role in Canada's health system could be visualize, I believe it would be found in the interface of health, advocacy, and education.
What an online professional identity means to me
When it comes to an online presence, there is not a 'one size fits all' approach for health professionals.
Finding and collecting high quality information
Learning to seek out and curate high quality health information are important skills for health professionals in today's online world.








