This week, we're honouring physicians making an impact on our communities!

🏥Meet Emma Ko, a 3rd-year med student at McMaster University. She volunteers to ensure environmental #sustainability is part of #primarycare .

Learn about Emma's dedication to sustainable #healthcare !⬇️

Happy #WorldFamilyDoctorDay to Family doctors across the world! We appreciate your tireless efforts in ensuring the well-being of your patients ow.ly/wspe50RK4qw #WFDD2024 AAFP WONCA #PlanetaryHealth

Hey #HamOnt , we've partnered with the City of Hamilton to host the 2024 Free Tree Giveaway!

Want a native tree or shrub for your side yard or backyard? Pre-register at hamilton.ca/treegiveaway

One tree per property. Must present driver's license or property tax bill at pick up.

On World Family Doctor Day, Dr. Mekalai Kumanan joined CTV News to highlight the value of family doctors as the foundation of the health system and to share the support family doctors need, including compensation that reflects the complex care they provide. ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

🌿 Yesterday, we celebrated #WorldFamilyDoctorDay ! This week, we're sharing stories of family physicians making a big impact on our communities.

🥗Meet Dr. Teela Johnson! She is championing the introduction of more plant-based diets at home & through hospital inpatient menus!⬇️

Today, on #WorldFamilyDoctorDay , the OCFP recognizes more than 15K family doctors for the critical role they play in keeping our communities healthy. Thank you for the essential care you provide to patients at all stages.

On #WorldFamilyDoctorDay , join us as we express our appreciation and gratitude to all family doctors for their dedication and commitment to providing excellent and compassionate patient-centered care in our hospitals and communities.

#WFDD2024 #WeAreStJoes OCFP

Happy #WorldFamilyDoctorDay !🌎Under the theme Healthy Planet, Healthy People, we're highlighting family doctors impacting environmental sustainability!

Meet Dr. Rebecca Douglass! A champion in #climateaction , starting with inhalers⬇️

🔗For more stories: bit.ly/3V7Kioj

🌍 Join us for a virtual workshop to co-create 12 narratives for 12 days of COP29 AZ that connect local/global experiences, observations, research, facts, and feelings.

🌱💭 No creative writing experience needed!

✨ Register: jh.zoom.us/.../register/W…...

‼️NEW LANCET ARTICLE ‼️ A new article investigates emissions resulting from health care in a patient's last year of life. End of life is a period when #healthcare use and associated #emissions production increases exponentially. 🌎

Learn more here 👉 conta.cc/3ydeAOo

🌱Discover the impact of social prescribing in healthcare! Join CASCADES_en to learn how it connects patients with community support, addressing health and social needs while enhancing community resilience and reducing healthcare's carbon footprint.

🔗bit.ly/3QwAyCv

Today!!

In honour of Nursing Week, The Coalition hosted the Second Annual Nursing webinar 'How Canadian Nurses are Advancing Planetary Health: From the Local Stage to the International Arena'. 👏🌎❤️ CANE ACIIE

Watch the recording here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=LY9l6t…

🌿Last week, Global News highlighted Hamilton Health Sciences's #sustainability efforts!

Medical procedures generate significant #plasticwaste . This segment shows how hospitals & suppliers tackle these sustainability challenges.

📺 Watch the news clip: bit.ly/3UJfE45

Tomorrow!!

Starting soon!

✨WEBINAR REMINDER✨

Remember to sign up and join us tomorrow as we learn strategies from expert speakers on how your #healthcare facility can enhance its readiness to tackle #wildfires and #smoke hazards this summer. 🌿

Register here 👉 conta.cc/3QudunX

Happy #EarthDay ! Join our next #CWTalks Talks presented by Canadian Medical Association on May 15 at 12 PM ET for the launch of 41 new climate-conscious recs spanning 20 clinical specialties. Learn more about mitigating environmental harm without compromising patient care: choosingwiselycanada.org/event/cwtalks-…

✨Join CASCADES_en to explore embedding sustainability in Quality Improvement (QI) in healthcare! Learn how QI can transition health systems to sustainable practices while enhancing care quality.🌿

Register here 👉bit.ly/3y79h36

💚Explore occupational therapy's role in #sustainable #healthcare with CASCADES_en! Join Janet Craik and Nancy Rushford for insights on how occupational therapy can help lead toward a climate-resilient, low-carbon healthcare system.

Registration👉 bit.ly/44ttk7S