Doris Grinspun

Associate Editor at International Journal of Nursing Practice

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

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Articles

Health professionals issue urgent call for climate action and for their pension plan to step up

Jan 15, 2025 | healthydebate.ca | Maddi Dellplain |Doris Grinspun

In October, the World Health Organization highlighted findings from The 2024 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change emphasizing the international health community’s call for “fossil fuel divestment to save lives.”Nurses and other health professionals are no strangers to the ways our overheating planet is wreaking havoc on our health.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Nursing Data Systems: Scoping Review

Sep 16, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Lyndsay Howitt |Doris Grinspun |Shina Singla |Shanoja Naik

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Pierre Poilievre's attack on me is a symptom of a larger problem

Aug 30, 2024 | thespec.com | Doris Grinspun

When nurses speak out, we do so based on evidence and on health and clinical knowledge. Our advocacy for healthy public policy is grounded on the lived experiences of those we care for and by our in-depth expertise on social determinants of health. This is one element that makes nursing the most trusted profession, except apparently for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, a man who aspires to become prime minister.
Why is Canada standing still while the world heats up?

Nov 26, 2023 | flamboroughreview.com | Doris Grinspun

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Why is Canada standing still while the world heats up?

Nov 26, 2023 | thespec.com | Doris Grinspun

The climate crisis has reached a boiling point in Canada. With the summer months, and now October, smashing previous record temperatures, climate scientists say with near certainty 2023 will be the hottest year on record. Canada’s wildfire season was, too, the most severe on record, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes, with smoke enveloping cities and choking Canadians and Americans thousands of kilometres away from the source. Canadian wildfire smoke even darkened the skies over Europe.
Grinspun: Trudeau must keep his own promise and deliver on pharmacare

Oct 25, 2023 | ottawacitizen.com | Doris Grinspun

Two reports during his time in government have laid out the foundational principles of a national plan: universal, portable and comprehensive. • • Article contentPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has a unique opportunity to add a historic legacy to the Canadian social fabric. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has conditioned support for the minority government on delivering a bold, universal pharmacare program. We’ve talked for decades about pharmacare.
Grinspun: Trudeau must keep his own promise and deliver on pharmacare

Oct 25, 2023 | thesudburystar.com | Doris Grinspun

Two reports during his time in government have laid out the foundational principles of a national plan: universal, portable and comprehensive. Published Oct 25, 2023 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 3 minute read Photo by Nease /jpgArticle contentPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has a unique opportunity to add a historic legacy to the Canadian social fabric. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has conditioned support for the minority government on delivering a bold, universal pharmacare program.