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Back to EpisodesHeather's Tragedy: Systemic Bias in Ontario Healthcare
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Heather Winterstein, a young Indigenous woman, died from sepsis after being dismissed from a hospital with Tylenol for her severe back pain. Her family and community are demanding answers and change, alleging systemic racism and bias in healthcare. A third-party review found possible unconscious bias, leading to recommendations for cultural safety training and an Indigenous health team. The coroners inquest begins this week, aiming for real reforms.
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