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Lydia Alemu, RN


Closing the First Chapter: A Bittersweet End to MHST601
After graduating Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, I obtained my registered nursing license...
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Dec 6, 20227 min read
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The Hetero-cisnormative Lens of Canadian Healthcare and The LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ+ community is a diverse and dynamic population that faces many barriers accessing safe, equitable, and client-centered...
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Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Health is Wealth: Health Disparities Faced by Black Canadians
Though Canada is considered one of the healthiest countries to live in, major health disparities exist throughout the country. According...
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Nov 10, 20226 min read
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Influences on the Health of Black Canadians
The health of an individual or population is influenced and determined by many factors. The social ecological model presents health as...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
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Regional Differences in Prioritizing Determinants of Health: Ontario vs. British Columbia
According to Invest Ontario (2019), the Global Wellness Index ranked Canada as the best country to live in based on indicators that...
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Oct 13, 20224 min read
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What is Health?
In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely...
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Oct 3, 20222 min read
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My Professional Identity
Hey everyone! Though I have already discussed my professional identity and values on my About Me page, I thought I would also include it...
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Sep 26, 20223 min read
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Thoughts on Modernizing the Canada Health Act
The Canada Health Act (CHA) was initiated in 1984. The CHA's universal coverage only encompasses "medically necessary" services provided...
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Sep 26, 20222 min read
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Welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to view my ePortfolio. I would love to hear your feedback and cannot wait to see how everyone will grow!
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
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