How to establish care with a Primary Care Provider or visit a walk-in clinic in Ontario
It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the healthcare system, especially when you are struggling with a new or old health problem. Having a planned place where you can go for care, whether it is a primary care provider or walk-in clinic, will hopefully help to lessen the burden if you ever become sick or […]
The Truth about Crisis Pregnancy Centres
Positionality Statement My name is Brittany Pompilii, and my pronouns are she/her. I reside on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk, Mississauga, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations peoples. This land is currently known as Niagara, Ontario. As the author of this post, I acknowledge how my privilege and experiences inform […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a severe version of “winter blues”, aka depression that coincides with changing seasons, mostly as we enter winter until spring (1). SAD is more common in countries with fewer daylight hours in the winter, including the country currently known as Canada. SAD is also more […]
Abortion in Canada is legal for all, but inaccessible for too many
About the Authors Kyra Keer is an MSc Candidate in Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario and a Researcher at the federal non-profit missINFORMED. Kayla Benjamin, Co-founder and Chief Research Officer at missINFORMED, holds an MSc in Public Health and Health Systems and is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Services Research […]
Helping Without Harming Program
Today, missINFORMED formally announces its Helping Without Harming program. The Helping Without Harming program will strengthen and diversify missINFORMED’s governance and introduce Equity, Diversity and Inclusion workshops for all volunteers. The community-centric capacity building initiative aims to strengthen missINFORMED’s ability to promote diversity and inclusion of racialized and religious minority communities, and Indigenous Peoples. This […]
Rising Youth awards missINFORMED with grant to launch Book Club
Today, missINFORMED announces its first community-based Book Club program, funded by the Canada Service Corps’ Rising Youth program. missINFORMED’s Book Club offers a digital space for understanding and connecting on topics such as health narratives, equity and community wellness for women and gender diverse folks under 35 years of age. Selected books will focus on […]
What causes cystic acne?
Despite the myth that acne only occurs during puberty, acne is a common skin condition that can affect anyone at any age. Acne can be categorized into three different groups (1): Cystic acne is a severe form of pustules, which manifest as nodules (cysts). Nodules/cysts are inflamed, swollen bumps filled with excess pus. They are […]
Why Misinformation Thrives on Social Media
The rise of social media platforms has reprogrammed the way we access and interact with new information. We have the opportunity to share and engage with personal experiences with millions of users around the world, allowing for discussions with a wider reach than ever before. It has also revolutionized the way we engage with health […]
An Introduction to Sex Toys
*In this article I use the term penis, but I want to acknowledge that not everyone uses the same word to refer to this organ. Please continue to use the language that makes you feel most comfortable. The basics: What are sex toys and why do we use them? Sex toys are items designed to […]
An Overview of Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal Discharge Have you ever noticed that your underwear can sometimes look ‘bleached’? Or every once in a while you think you spontaneously got your period, only to run to the bathroom and realise it’s discharge? This stuff is normal! Vaginal discharge is a positive sign that the vagina is doing its thing! Discharge is […]