Climate change & ageing populations to drive greater disparities in deaths from hot & cold temperatures across Europe, suggests The Lancet Public Health modelling study. 1/3 🔗 buff.ly/3Xdynre

Dr. Vivien Brown is an internationally recognized physician who is doing important work with HPV vaccinations and advocacy! Don't miss her discussion on immunizations. 🌟 Welcome Dr. Vivien Brown to the FMWC AGM/conference.  Register now FMWC2024.com #FMWC100

Alberta physicians are small business owners, and the costs associated with running a medical practice (staff wages, leases, utilities, supplies) have been skyrocketing. Physicians pay for these business costs out of the fees that have remained stagnant for years.

This is true in all provinces Sask Medical Assoc.

Last evening, our ER experienced a Code Orange. A mass casualty event-where the ability to care for patients will outpace the resources to provide care adequate care. Please read below. This is what CBC New Brunswick should reporting on.

These are the facts supported by several peer-reviewed papers — the #HPV #vaccine prevents cervical cancer by over 90% if given before sexual activity begins. This is literally a cancer-prevention vaccine. buff.ly/3ZhWF4T

The future of climate-resilient development is local. ⁦nature⁩ ⁦World Health Organization (WHO)⁩ ⁦Global Climate and Health Alliance⁩ ⁦UN Climate Change⁩ ⁦UN Environment Programme⁩ ⁦COP29 Azerbaijan⁩ nature.com/articles/s4156…

"If we were just given a chance." This is the story of a Nova Scotia mom's journey trying to get health care and treatment for her son Devin for close to 10 years. Nova Scotia's health care "system" failed Devin and his family. Though her grief is fresh and raw, she shares this

Instead of investing in preventative healthcare, such as mental health services and community health initiatives, “We are facing a primary care crisis in this country, and we urgently need to find solutions.” - Dr. Kathleen Ross: cma.ca/about-us/what-… Canadian Medical Association #canpoli

Planting trees in cities is good for people, good for the economy and an important answer to the #climatecrisis. We have solutions, implement them. #ActOnClimate #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #Renewables #reforestation #nature #rewiliding #GreenNewDeal

With an upcoming provincial election, Doctors of BC wants to make sure that our political leaders don’t lose sight of what is on the minds of doctors and patients. Learn more about the steps we are taking: doctorsofbc.ca/news/bc-electi…

We need to keep talking about public and private healthcare by Dr. Kathleen Ross canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/08/28/we-…

"No one should be left behind" -- We need to keep talking about public and private health care, and their appropriate place in the Canadian health system, by Dr. Kathleen Ross healthydebate.ca/2024/08/topic/… via Healthy Debate Canadian Medical Association

What accelerates brain ageing? Exposure to air pollution and living in a country with high socioeconomic inequality are linked to a bigger gap between brain age and chronological age.⁦nature⁩ ⁦World Health Organization (WHO)⁩ ⁦Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus⁩ #breathelife nature.com/articles/d4158…

We need to keep talking about public and private #healthcare By Dr. Kathleen Ross Canadian Medical Association healthydebate.ca/2024/08/topic/…

This powerful quote by Dr Tahmeena Ali captures the challenges and resilience of B.C.'s healthcare system. Let’s continue to innovate and support our family doctors who are at the heart of this transformation. #ChangeStartsHere #BCFamilyDocs #HealthcareTransformation

Join us, along with Healthcare Excellence Canada, for a discussion about our evidence and upcoming guidance to support evidence-informed and equitable aging-in-place policies and initiatives across Canada. Register today: cadth.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Healthcare Excellence Canada #HTA

Amid healthcare doom and gloom, CMA's outgoing president finds hope — by Dr. Kathleen Ross canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/09/04/ami…

Thank you Dr. Kathleen Ross for your leadership as CMA President. Despite ongoing challenges in our #CDNhealth system, your advocacy for equity, accountability and quality has sparked hope for a better future.

Many congratulations to a truly inspiring Physician Leader. Your mentorship and never ending positive energy has lifted up and empowered many women in medicine. I know you will continue to be a beacon for our profession in future. 👏👏👏👏