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katharinepeczek
Jul 28, 20242 min read
Final Reflection: MHST 631
As I conclude this course, my thoughts are overwhelmingly positive. The journey has been enriching and has provided me with valuable...
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katharinepeczek
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Mid-Point Reflection: MHST 631
Reflecting on my learning journey in this course, I truly enjoy the experience. The content is thoughtfully structured, allowing a...
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katharinepeczek
Jun 18, 20243 min read
Analyzing Health Misinformation: The Claim That COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Cancer
In today’s digital age, misinformation can spread rapidly, especially on social media platforms. Recently, a tweet by Liz Churchill...
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katharinepeczek
May 26, 20242 min read
Looking Ahead: Embracing Health Promotion
As I take on my first official health promotion class, I reflect on the path that has led me here. For nearly seven years, I've dedicated...
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katharinepeczek
May 23, 20243 min read
The Ottawa Charter: A Foundation for Health Promotion in Canada and Beyond
As a Project Lead in Surgical Strategy for Interior Health, I often reflect on the broader principles guiding my healthcare work. One of...
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katharinepeczek
Apr 5, 20226 min read
Improving Indigenous Health Inequity: A Healthcare Provider Perspective
The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of...
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katharinepeczek
Mar 28, 20223 min read
The Future of Healthcare to Accommodate the Ageing Population of Canada
The elderly population in Canada is a vulnerable group that we cannot let slip through the cracks. Due to medical advancements and...
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katharinepeczek
Mar 25, 20223 min read
Health Inequity of Immigrants Settling in Canada
Every year, Canada welcomes 300,000 immigrants from all over the world (Statistica Research Department, 2021). Although immigrants make...
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katharinepeczek
Mar 6, 20225 min read
Cultural Health Competency within British Columbia’s Indigenous Population
There are many facets that influence our health as Canadians. These facets are also known as, the Social Determinants of Health...
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katharinepeczek
Feb 14, 20222 min read
British Columbia's Approach to Health Inequity
Health inequity is present around the world. It is not something that can be easily addressed or fixed however, the social determinants...
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katharinepeczek
Feb 5, 20223 min read
Updating the Definition of Health
The World Health Organization has had a definition of health for almost 75 years (WHO, 1948). The definition is as follows: “health is a...
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katharinepeczek
Jan 31, 20223 min read
My Professional Identity
As humans, we are individualistic and unique however, we thrive when we have strong relationships with others. Everyone has their own...
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