Me too! 👏 #HealthCare in #Canada is still in Stone Age, when it comes to connectivity and interoperability, and use of modern tech. It’s been clearly established this leads to poor outcomes and burdened/burned-out staff. Who pays the price in the end? Patients and their families. Not ok! #CanHealth

'Perfect storm' of medical missteps cost newborn his life, Edmonton mother says | CBC News An Edmonton couple is sharing the details of their baby's death with CBC News in the hopes revelations about his traumatic delivery can help prevent similar tragedies. Huxley Bowes' death, and the inv...

So brave of parents to share their tragedy. Esp. w #medical system across #Canada under tremendous strain, patients MUST advocate for themselves/loved one. Blind faith in med professionals is dangerous. Mistakes happen. But it’s only the patient who pays price. #CanHealth

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In this The Hill Times op-ed, RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun says far-right ideology is a prescription for bad health.

"We must all act decisively to defend evidence-based care. Silence is not an option."

Read (paywalled): www.hilltimes.com/st...

#ONPoli #CanPoli #CanHealth

I have already signed this one, and recommend to Canadians here that you do likewise. #healthcare #onhealth #canhealth

I am betting that the problem isn't confined to BC.

#CanHealth #Accessibility #RightsOfTheDisabled #HumanRights

Yikes!!!

#canhealth

Denmark's postal service is dumping letter delivery. Could Canada? | CBC News Canada's postal service has encountered major mail volume decreases — a situation that has prompted the government to propose significant changes, including ending home delivery. But could Canada go e...

Hell no @mark-carney.bsky.social

Denmark's postal service is dumping letter delivery. Could Canada?

Denmark's mail volume has declined 90 per cent over the past two decades #healthcare #canhealth #canadapost

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Health clinic's call for new patients amid doctor shortage draws hundreds | CBC News Some people were in line as early as 4 a.m. Saturday after the west-end Ottawa clinic announced it was signing up between 400 and 600 new patients.

Good to know, it’s not just BC.

Hundreds line up at Kanata health clinic for chance at a new doctor

Clinic says it's poised to accept 400 to 600 new patients #healrhcare
#canhealth #physicians

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'I'm a problem solver': Meet the mayor whose plan to attract family doctors is turning heads across Canada | CBC News A clinic in a small city outside Victoria is making family doctors municipal employees. By offering them pensions, benefits and administrative support, they are giving doctors a lifestyle many say the...

What a great idea! Hope this model spreads across #Canada ! 🇨🇦 #medsky #ONHealth #CANHealth #DoctorShortages

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🎉 Edmonton gave the Liberal caucus a big welcome today! 💥

Spoke with Finance Minister Champagne—told him: Don’t Backtrack on Pharmacare. Canadians like me depend on it.

👉 Plus, check our new Hwy 2 billboards 👀🚗

#PharmacareNow #Pump4Life #T1D #CanHealth #Cdnpoli

ICYMI #medsky #emsky #womenshealth #onhealth #canhealth #canadasky

We should be prioritizing access to #CleanDrinkingWater in our #Infrastructure projects? #OnHealth #CanHealth #SDOH

screenshot of a surgical education video

If you're at all involved in teaching surgery in 🇨🇦 (UME, PME, CME):
📢 Make NTS part of the curriculum.
It’s time. Let’s raise the bar together.

#NTS #SurgicalEducation #TrainTheTrainer #PsychSafety #NOTSS #SurgSky #CanHealth #MedEdSky

My understanding is that June 13th is - among other things - National Long-Term Care Day in Canada...?

#longtermcare #CanHealth #June13

There WILL be another worldwide pandemic. The US government is hell-bent on making that happen. U.S. measles and bird flu have already made their way into Canada. I sure don't want Pierre Poilievre in charge when the next pandemic hits.
#CANpoli #CANhealth

Please spread the word. It is difficult to get people to understand that privatization increases costs and lengthens wait times.
#CANhealth #ONhealth #NotForSale

Well, this is alarming.
#ProtectPublicHealthCare #CANpoli #CANhealth

Moe will have to be pressured to continue covering COVID vaccines. Same for the other premiers, coast to coast to coast. #CanHealth #COVIDIsNotOver

Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law Harm reduction advocates say a case before Canada's high court will test the current Good Samaritan law that protects people from arrest after they call 911 asking for help for someone who has overdos...

Canada's life-saving Good Samaritan Drug #Overdose Act is being challenged by SK police and prosecutors at the Supreme Court. With big roots in Waterloo region, the Act passed parliament with all-party support in 2017. #CanPoli #CanLaw #CanHealth

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Welcome! #onhealth #canhealth

Scope of Practice

Did you know? The College is a resource for midwives and we've prepared a chart to help midwives determine their scope of practice. Take a look at our decision-making tool for a midwives here: cmo.on.ca/standards-an... #CanHealth #OnHealth

What to Expect From a Midwife

Midwives are primary health care providers in Ontario and can prescribe and administer certain necessary medications on their own authority. Read more about what to expect from a midwife here: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-... #CanHealth #OnHealth

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The College of Midwives of Ontario aims to create an environment where everyone, including individuals and communities that have been historically disenfranchised, can feel welcome, safe, and included. Read more about our commitment to equity: cmo.on.ca/about/equity/ #CanHealth #OnHealth

Did you know? There are 26 health profession regulators working with 30 health professions in Ontario. Give our colleagues at the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario a follow on their account here: @cmtontario.bsky.social #OnHealth #CanHealth

How We Work Together

Our work relies on midwives, stakeholders, clients & members of the public all doing their part to keep midwifery at a high standard in Ontario.
Clients, former clients & members of the public are invited to become involved in the College’s activities: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-... #OnHealth #CanHealth

Imagine the cross-border consequences for #canhealth

Advocate for nurses across the country. Nurses are stretched beyond their limits, with burnout rates soaring to historic highs and many leaving the profession entirely. Canada’s frontline nurses have given the federal government solutions t...

Let's stop letting politicians decide whether we receive good health care. Please sign and share widely - we and our healthcare providers deserve so much better.

#canpoli #canhealth #healthcare #canada #pharmacare #nursing

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"Studies show that private equity ownership is associated with worse quality of care such as a substantial increase in infections, falls, & other adverse events and higher costs of health services around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Sweden, Netherlands, & Germany."

#OnHealth #CanHealth

Ah, I forgot to tag this so people can find it more easily.

#abpoli #coronavirus #COVID19 #StayHome #WashYourHands #ElectSaneLeaders #Vote4SaneLeaders #canhealth

BLOG: Why health care can't just be for the healthyvia @HuffPostCanada #sdoh #upstream #canhealth #cdnpoli

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