This article speaks to the unfortunate effects of regionalization on women's health. Indicates how regionalization shapes the birth experiences of women in many areas of Canada. Introduces The Project on Out-of-Town Birth research project. A survey of health professionals reviewed.
This article is the story of a family's experience with stillbirth. Describes their loss, grief and acceptance. A list of some things you can do when a newborn passes that may help to move through the loss.
This article explores the housing needs of seniors, who are predominantly women, and illustrates some new and traditional housing options designed specifically for seniors. Introduces the term Granny Flat.
This report is on the CARS for Women and Children in Rural, Remote, Northern and Aboriginal Communities(RRNA) project designed to increase the participation of mothers in the development and delivery of local services in RRNA communities across Canada. The project model involved training women, primarily young mothers, from two communities in every province and territory to use a pre-tested community development process called CARS (Communities Achieving Responsive Services).
Examines the imporant issues for people who have a family member with a mental illness, including causes, treatment, crisis situations, income concerns, and more, in Somali.