Kate AwlaApr 4, 20181 min readHealthcare Challenges of Living in Rural Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is very small in size and has about 921,000 inhabitants. Forty-three percent of people in Nova Scotia live in rural areas...
Kate AwlaMar 6, 20182 min readPriorities in Health: Nova ScotiaNova Scotia health departments and authorities recognize social determinants of health as modifiable factors to help improve the health...
Kate AwlaMar 6, 20182 min readSome thoughts on the definition of "Health"Beyond the physical aspect of health, I think it is important to consider adaptability, capability, and capacity when assessing health....
Kate AwlaJan 27, 20182 min readProfessionalism and Social Media PresencePondering who I am and what I want to portray... As a registered nurse (RN), I feel I have an obligation to my patients, my employer,...
Kate AwlaJan 27, 20182 min readTrends in HealthcareTechnology at our fingertips can create opportunities for advanced healthcare to those who may not be able to obtain it otherwise A...
Kate AwlaJan 27, 20185 min readGet Your Bum Checked! What's the Big Deal?Colon cancer is a highly curable disease if caught in early stages...drop trou and get to it! Image Source: cancer.ca No one wants to...
Kate AwlaJan 27, 20183 min readAmerican Indians: A Vulnerable PopulationCenturies of conflict and mistrust have created a frail landscape for the healthcare provided to American Indians and Alaska Natives The...
Kate AwlaJan 27, 20185 min readIntegrated Analysis of a Health Issue in CanadaLiving in Rural Canada: Obstacles in Health There are inherent challenges in receiving healthcare that come with living in rural Canada....