Blog | Rachel Solomon

My Learnings this Semester - Assignment 3

This semester has been a significant adjustment for me. Starting my Master's degree in the middle of a pandemic while working full time...

Apr 6, 20215 min read

The Social Ecological Model The Social Ecological Model was initially used as a framework to understand human development in the 1970s...

Mar 9, 20216 min read

When analyzing a person's health, considering Social Determinants of Health is a significant part of understanding any conditions they...

Mar 2, 20214 min read

In Canada, the social determinants of health are identified as: Income and Income Distribution, Education, Unemployment and Job Security,...

Feb 16, 20212 min read

When looking at social determinants of health at a federal level, I thought it would be best to use the Government of Canada Website....

Feb 16, 20212 min read

When I was younger, I had a very concerning view of what health was. I believed a person to be healthy if they were regularly physically...

Feb 9, 20212 min read

While navigating through the beginning of this course, I have learned about the importance of professional identities. I have been able...

Feb 2, 20213 min read

What is your first step when you need information? Do you ask someone? Do you search somewhere? How good is the information you find? How...

Jan 26, 20212 min read

The Healthcare system in Canada includes a wide variety of roles that contribute to the quality of healthcare Canadians receive. Working...

Jan 26, 20212 min read