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Local hospitals raising flags for pride month
In light of their upcoming merger, St Mary’s and Grand River hospital are raising pride flags for the pride month. The CEO of Grand River says the purpose of raising the pride flag is to promote inclusivity and demonstrate the shared values between the hospitals. Particularly, they want to express that the LGBTQ+ community is welcomed into these hospital spaces. These hospitals will also participate in pride events in Victoria park.
By: City News
A chilling effect of Louisiana's abortion law
Abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol have been recently classified as dangerous substances in Louisina in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade. The justification for banning abortion pills was their potential to be used to nonconsensually induce an abortion when disguised in food or drink. Nevertheless, Apart from terminating a pregnancy, these drugs have other uses, however the new classification will render access more diffcult regardless of the reason for its use.
By: Lora Kelly
Disabled Canadians are traumatized after being offered euthanasia multiple times.
Roger Foley struggles with health conditions and feels that Canadian healthcare has been neglecting his needs. He describes experiences of support workers neglecting their jobs and agencies refusing to take responsibility for inadequate care. Instead, healthcare professionals have responded to his condition and struggle with suicidal thoughts by suggesting MAiD.
By: Lee Harding
Abuse allegations at Quebec orphanage : Health authority, religious order agree to $65 settlement
At a catholic orphanage, a lawsuit represented abuse victims from 1925 to 1996. Victims are seeking the lawsuit because they want to be compensated for their trauma at this institution. The class action is against the religious order and will go to trial in September. There are 600 victims to date, but the class action lawsuit representative expects more victims to come forward.
By: Rachel Watts
Amplifying community voices through art at St. Michael’s Hospital
St Micheal’s new art installation to promote their anti-racism values. The art installation was made through a committee of staff, patients and partners. They prioritized adding art made by BIPOC artists. The objective of the art installation was to promote well-being and inclusivity.
By: Unity Health
Transgender 18-year old attemps top surgery on himself at home due to lack of access
Several religious groups filed a case against Missouri enforcing its abortion law because it was said to violate the constitution. They are particularly referring to a section that references God and the right to life. Even though the language appears to be religious, the judge says that belief that life starts at conception isn’t inherently religious. Missouri’s abortion law is that unless there is a medical emergency it is a crime to perform an abortion, with repercussions to women who have these procedures done as well
By: RNZ News