Antiracism
September 24, 2025
The age of acetaminophen and autism: What paediatricians need to know about battling misinformation
Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education, Antiracism
While the science is clear, the impact of misinformation is profound. As paediatricians, we see the downstream effects of false claims in our clinics every day. Families exposed to misinformation may delay seeking care, invest limited resources into… Read more
February 26, 2025
Racism in Medical Education: Time for change
Topic(s): Advocacy, Antiracism, Professional education
Racism in medical education is not just a theoretical problem—it affects real lives, from learners, educators and staff to the patients, caregivers and communities they serve. Despite efforts to promote social justice, systemic biases and… Read more
February 20, 2025
We are bent and buckled, but never broken
Topic(s): Advocacy, Antiracism, Paediatric practice
Dr. Natasha Johnson is the first Black paediatrician elected Vice President of the Canadian Paediatric Society in its 100-year history. We are grateful to her for sharing these voices of her colleagues from across the country, collected during the… Read more
February 6, 2025
The disproportionate impact of health misinformation on BIPOC communities: A call for paediatricians to act
Topic(s): Advocacy, Antiracism, Paediatric practice, Public education
As a developmental paediatrician in Toronto's inner city, I serve families from diverse cultural-linguistic backgrounds who face systemic racism, economic hardship, and historical marginalization. Many of these families, already vulnerable to… Read more
Last updated: Mar 26, 2025