1999 - 2000 Archive
Program #21
For most women, childbirth is the most intense physical experience they will undergo in their lifetime. And although your partner may have attended childbirth classes with you, and although he may mean well, some women find they need another woman beside them to help them get through it. That's where doulas come in. Doula is the Greek word for female slave, but today, they provide a supportive role for women in labour.
If you want more information on doulas, you can phone Doula Care of Ontario for referrals at 1-888-879-3199. Or check out the web site for Doulas of North America at http://www.dona.com
Recent studies show that people over 65 are undertreated for many conditions from asthma to cancer and cardiovascular disease. Is there ageism in the healthcare system? Are the elderly getting substandard treatment either because of scarce resources or an actual bias against them? We discuss this with Dr. Willy Molloy, a geriatrician at Henderson Hospital in Hamilton and David Globerman, an advocate for better access to quality healthcare for seniors. The Running To Daylight Foundation
If you want more information on healthcare for the elderly .. you can contact David Globerman at: PO Box 40092 RPO Marlee Toronto, Ontario M6B 4K4
Second Opinion
When you go to your doctor to have your blood pressure or your cholesterol checked, what are you hoping to hear? That they're okay? Well, Dr. Ian Blumer says we should strive for better than just "okay".
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