Best cbc sports Podcasts (2023)

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Hair Loss Part I: The trouble with wigs 26:41

4d ago26:41

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Cairo Gregory was just 15 when she got ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy meant she lost her long curly hair, just when she started to love it. She struggled to find a suitable wig through the hospital and says the healthcare system must do more to help women deal with hair loss, especially young Black women like her.…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Brain surgeon Henry Marsh reflects on getting cancer 26:41

11d ago26:41

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Famed British neurosurgeon and author Dr. Henry Marsh thought he was well-versed in human illness. That is until he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and was forced to see things from the patient’s point of view.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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ENCORE: Sports Betting Addiction 26:41

19d ago26:41

26:41

Now that single-event sports betting is taking off in Canada, ads and incentives are encouraging people to make a wager. But a recovering gambling addict and a gambling counsellor worry it’s easier than ever to get dangerously hooked. And they want way more done to limit advertising and to support treatment.…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The secret to success at Community Health Centres 26:41

25d ago26:41

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People with complex medical needs are accepted at Centretown Community Health Centre in Ottawa, and thriving because of it. Patients at about 120 CHCs across Canada are more likely to get cancer screenings and avoid costly trips to emergency. Teamwork by nurses, dietitians and others means the family physicians aren't saddled with paperwork that ca…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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White Coat Black Art Introduces: Let’s Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford 35:31

29d ago35:31

35:31

If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though…it’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you …

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Caregiver burden and relief 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

Esther Schreiber married her sweetheart Eddi and enjoyed a busy life until he was diagnosed with young onset dementia a decade ago. Eddi, 68, is now almost completely non verbal. As he slowly lost his caring personality, Esther’s caregiving demands became all consuming. Now, the trailblazer draws inspiration and emotional support from other spouses…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Helping the caregiver recover 26:47

1M ago26:47

26:47

Janet Nisbet was primary caregiver to her husband Richard. Since his death, Janet has experienced the gamut of complex feelings that family caregivers sometimes experience following the death of a loved one.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Previvors: Part 2 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Part two of our series on cancer previvors - the growing number of people who through genetic testing live knowing it’s highly probable that one day they’ll get cancer.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Previvors: Part 1 26:48

2M ago26:48

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The stories of two women who are cancer previvors. Both Jordyn and Anne had family members with breast cancer. Both got genetic testing and found out they too carried genes that gave them very high odds of getting cancer too. Both of these women decided to deal with the risk preemptively by having surgery.…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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ENCORE: Paramedic house call ride along 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

In Ontario’s Renfrew County, one in four people don’t have a primary caregiver. But an innovative program where community paramedics do house calls is helping take care of patients so they don’t need to go to the ER. And it just got permanent provincial funding.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Prescribing pharmacists 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

Alberta allows pharmacists to prescribe medications for a wide variety of ailments. Dr. Brian Goldman visits a pharmacist in that province to ask how it's working out.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The Real Good Doctor 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

The hit TV show 'The Good Doctor' is about a surgeon on the autism spectrum. But JJ Mracek is the real deal. The resident physician has finally found her calling in pathology where she can use her super power of pursuing justice. But she had to overcome severe setbacks in medical school and a rough residency in Internal Medicine, almost quitting th…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Hospital at home UK style 26:42

3M ago26:42

26:42

The Acute Hospital At Home program in Oxford, England keeps patients in their own homes, who might otherwise be admitted to hospital. Professor Dan Lasserson takes Dr. Brian Goldman on the road to show how they bring effective and safe hospital care right into patients’ homes.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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UK healthcare crisis lessons for Canada 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

Like Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system, the UK’s National Health Service is in crisis. Overcrowded ERs are groaning with patients, there aren’t enough hospital beds and people are paying for some elective surgeries at private facilities. Nurses, ambulance workers and junior doctors are striking. Dr. Brian Goldman takes a guided tour of a h…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The Graduate 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

85-year-old Ron Robert graduated from King's University College at Western University last fall despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He's fit and wiry with a strong handgrip. He’s also got a surprising grip on living with dementia. His insight may help us understand a bit more about how to live with this terrible disease.…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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WCBA recommends IDEAS | War and Medicine: Hawkeye's Army 55:12

3M ago55:12

55:12

We think nothing today of calling healthcare workers “front line workers,” engaged in a “battle” against disease. But the roots of the war metaphor in medicine go a long way back ⁠— entrenched by pop culture icons like the TV show M*A*S*H and Hawkeye’s army. Dr. Jillian Horton explores a less heroic but healthier work environment for doctors and he…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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'They don’t care about me mom’: teen’s surgery delayed five times 26:46

3M ago26:46

26:46

The impact of delayed surgery on Nathan Gilson. He’s a sixteen-year old whose surgery to correct severe scoliosis was postponed five times.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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ENCORE: The trouble with home care 26:43

4M ago26:43

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The federal government has offered billions to help fund an ailing healthcare system. Help can’t come soon enough for a system that many say is in a state of crisis, if not collapse. Take home care. Nearly one million Canadians rely on it and another half a million will need it within the decade. But the care people are receiving is far less than w…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Unsung heroes: Orthotists and Prosthetists 26:44

4M ago26:44

26:44

Scott Hedlund and David Broman design, build, fit and fix prosthetic appliances like artificial limbs. They talk about the challenges and joys of their jobs.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Virtual Care 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

A look at virtual medical appointments. The pendulum is swinging back to in-person visits. But some Canadians say virtual clinics are filling a huge and growing gap in our health care system.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The Menopause Movement: Part 2 26:40

4M ago26:40

26:40

Primary care providers don’t always recognize menopause symptoms for what they are, focusing instead on whether they’re a sign of a more serious problem. And not all know that menopausal hormone therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many women. We explain why that’s the case, and the range of treatments that can help women.…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The Menopause Movement: Part I 26:38

5M ago26:38

26:38

Women who have had troubling health experiences say perimenopause and menopause should be recognized and treated faster because it would reduce needless suffering. Four women share their stories and offer ideas about what should change in the health-care system to improve the experience for others.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Prairie Harm Reduction 26:42

5M ago26:42

26:42

Dr. Brian Goldman visits Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon. It's Saskatchewan's only safe consumption site for people using illicit drugs -- and it receives zero funding from the province.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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BONUS: A chat with The Fifth Estate about sports betting 10:27

5M ago10:27

10:27

We recently did an episode on White Coat Black Art on sports betting addiction, which is on the rise in Canada, and the enormous physical and mental toll it can have. CBC’s The Fifth Estate went to the UK to see how sports betting is playing out there and it’s a cautionary tale for Canada.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The Road To You 30:10

5M ago30:10

30:10

The CBC’s Julianne Hazlewood takes us on a familiar journey that for her is filled with uncertainty and peril. Julianne is in the late stages of pregnancy. She also has epilepsy. For additional support, she joined a research program called The Lullaby Project. It paired her with a musician to help her write and record a song to soothe her baby, and…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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How can I take charge of my health without a family doctor? 26:42

5M ago26:42

26:42

Millions of Canadians don’t have a family doctor or primary care provider. Dr. Peter Lin, a family physician and a director of the Canadian Heart Research Centre, spells out practical ways people can take charge of their health when they're searching for a family doctor. [Adapted from a popular episode of The Dose.]…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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ENCORE: Health-care Hero Iain White 26:43

6M ago26:43

26:43

19-year-old Iain White went from serving meals to residents at a long-term care centre to becoming their confidante in the depth of the pandemic. He was nominated as one of White Coat, Black Art’s health-care heroes. We include an update with him now that he’s in a recreation therapy program.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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A grade-six classroom in a long-term care home 26:53

6M ago26:53

26:53

A visit to Saskatoon's Sherbrooke Community Centre where grade-six students spend their school day learning and getting to know the residents.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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First Responder Psychedelics 26:41

6M ago26:41

26:41

Ketamine helped one police officer get through a childhood trauma. Some experts say psychedelics could help people with PTSD but much more research is needed.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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A more effective way of dealing with people in crisis 26:43

6M ago26:43

26:43

Brian Goldman and producer Jeff Goodes ride along with TAIBU, a mobile crisis response team in Scarborough that provides a non-police response to urgent mental health crises in the community.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Don't blame the walk-in clinic for the delays to see a doctor 26:37

6M ago26:37

26:37

Saskatchewan has lost so many of its family care doctors in the last year that 200,000 "orphaned" patients are relying on walk-in clinics to get medical attention. Legends Medical Clinic in Warman is in the middle of the crisis, trying to meet the needs of all who seek their walk-in services but patients often wait for hours to see a doctor.…

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Elevate with Corey Sondrup, D.C.

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Breaking Down Your CBC Bloodwork- Part 1 13:50

7M ago13:50

13:50

Dr. Corey breaks down your CBC blood work in an easy to understand way from a functional medicine point of view http://www,drcoreysondrupdc.com Facebook: Corey Sondrup< DC Instagram: @coreysondrupdc TikTok: @DrCorey_Chiro_CarnivoreBy Corey

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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ENCORE: Jennifer's Story 26:46

7M ago26:46

26:46

In December 2019, Jennifer Fotheringham was stuck in traffic on the Queensway in Ottawa. She heard a White Coat Black Art episode about women in their forties dying of breast cancer, in part because they don’t get access to screening mammograms. She credits that episode with saving her life.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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A hospital CEO says there's a feeling of powerlessness 26:41

7M ago26:41

26:41

An intimate conversation with Alex Munter, President and CEO of CHEO in Ottawa. Like other pediatric hospitals across Canada, CHEO is bursting at the seams trying to cope with a tridemic of COVID, RSV and flu.

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Elevate with Corey Sondrup, D.C.

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Episode 27- Q & A: Paleo, Keto, Carnivore, Cancer, Ozone, Emotions in Muscles 19:22

7M ago19:22

19:22

This is another Q & A podcast. Dr. Corey covers the differences between Paleo, AIP, Keto, and Carnivore Diets. He also covers some nutritional support for patients dealing with cancer and when it is appropriate for doing Ozone Injections. Website: http://www,drcoreysondrupdc.com Office Phone: 801-476-1752 Facebook: Corey Sondrup, DC Instagram: @cor…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Whoops, there is cancer 26:53

7M ago26:53

26:53

Charles Kinch searches for answers in the death of his wife Leslie Kissel from uterine cancer.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Sports Betting Addiction 26:39

7M ago26:39

26:39

Now that single-event sports betting is taking off in Canada, ads and incentives are encouraging people to make a wager. But a recovering sport gambling addict and gambling counsellor worry it’s easier than ever to get dangerously hooked. And they want way more done to limit advertising and support treatment.…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Out of the fog: Long COVID sufferer is pushing for more government support 26:40

8M ago26:40

26:40

Susie Goulding speaks out about her own experience with long Covid and how that made her an advocate for others like her.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Polio comeback threatens Canadians 26:50

8M ago26:50

26:50

Polio is making a comeback around the world and falling vaccine rates in Canada make us vulnerable to a disease that was once close to eradication. Miki Boleen, an 83-year-old polio survivor, has made it her mission to urge parents to get their infants vaccinated as routine immunization rates slip.

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Elevate with Corey Sondrup, D.C.

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Intermittent Fasting for Beginners 24:13

8M ago24:13

24:13

Dr. Corey covers the basics for anyone wanting to try Intermittent Fasting. Website: http://www.drcoreysondrupdc.com Facebook: Corey Sondrup, DC Instagram: @coreysonfrupdc TikTok: d@rcorey_chiro_carnivore Studies on Intermittent Fasting DOI: 10.1056/NEJmra/905136 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1146/annrev-nutr-052020-041327 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The amazing story of Catherine Wreford Ledlow 26:43

8M ago26:43

26:43

Broadway star and long-time dancer Catherine Wreford Ledlow was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013. But that hasn’t stopped her from living life to the fullest. She continues to be involved in film and theatre productions and advocates for more brain cancer research, while raising two young kids. And…she just won Amazing Race Canada. We’ll have an…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Shauna saves lives 26:39

8M ago26:39

26:39

Shauna Pinkerton is waging a one-person campaign to save lives by passing out fentanyl testing strips, naloxone kits and safe drug paraphernalia, and sometimes by being there when people overdose. The people she is trying to save aren’t her clients. They’re her friends and sometimes her family.

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Elevate with Corey Sondrup, D.C.

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Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance and the Blood Tests You need to Order 45:13

9M ago45:13

45:13

This episode is a recording of an online workshop Dr. Corey on 9/7/22. We will have it loaded to YouTube soon. In this episode, Dr. Corey talks about Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome and the Blood Tests you need to order to determine your level of Metabolic Health. Dr. Corey's website:http://www,drcoreysondrupdc.com Facebook: Corey Sondrup, D…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Salt Spring family doctor blues 26:44

9M ago26:44

26:44

Dr. Chris Applewhaite is a family doctor on Salt Spring Island in BC, a place where nearly half of all residents don’t have one. Low pay, a mountain of paperwork and lack of timely access to MRIs and specialists make the work so frustrating to Chris and his colleagues that many are giving up.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The cure for home care 26:50

9M ago26:50

26:50

Futurist Zayna Khayat and Geriatrician Samir Sinha offer home care solutions which are less expensive and more effective than our current system.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The trouble with home care 26:44

9M ago26:44

26:44

For our new season’s launch, we’re taking an in-depth look at home care. It’s a crucial part of a health-care system that’s on the brink of collapsing. Nearly one million Canadians rely on home care and another 500,000 will need it within the decade. But the care people are receiving is far less than what they need. We go into the homes of three fa…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Mental health dream team 26:39

9M ago26:39

26:39

Dr. Brian Goldman rides along with Constable Scott Woods of the Hamilton Police Service and Sarah Burtenshaw, a mental health worker at St. Joseph’s Healthcare. They are a Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team in Hamilton that responds to 9-1-1 mental calls related to mental health crises. Originally broadcast December, 2021…

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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The Recovery Sessions Podcast: Maryam and Kwadwo 26:40

10M ago26:40

26:40

Maryam Mahdavi musters the courage to make a social breakthrough at university thanks to coaching from Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an Ottawa ICU physician.

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White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio

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Road trip to meet Dr. Alika Lafontaine 26:45

10M ago26:45

26:45

A surprisingly intimate conversation with Dr. Alika Lafontaine. This weekend, the Metis anesthesiologist from Saskatchewan becomes the first Indigenous physician to lead the Canadian Medical Association.

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