I need to say a few words about Darren. He was, in many ways, the doctor all doctors needed to be. Compassionate, caring, an advocate and a poet. We were all privliged to have him in our world. And we are poorer for his departure from it. Wherever you are, I hope there are paddles and pedals.

Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering

View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 17 tribute posts from the community.

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Good stuff here from @picardonhealth.bsky.social Vaccination is something we do to create a public good, herd immunity. I think he’s also right about framing this as a child welfare issue www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Personal beliefs do not supersede the public good – and vaccination is a public good

Ontario’s vaccine exemption is ridiculous, especially when it comes to protecting children

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Zita Cobb with Lynn Ashdown challenging us to be Place Based Thinkers and how we turn money into fish instead of fish into money. #ICAM2025 @afmc-ca.bsky.social

The Prime Minister of the Heard / McDonald Islands Speaks on Trump’s Tariffs

“If you see an injustice, it is your responsibility to advocate for it.”@anguspratt.bsky.social

To decide to become an advocate ask “Is it fair?” And it’s is this unfairness that drives @anguspratt.bsky.social to be an advocate for lung cancer and patients in Canada. But it is his vulnerability that makes his advocacy so powerful. With @picardonhealth.bsky.social. @afmc-ca.bsky.social

“Canadians tell us they need a family doctor. They need that ongoing care. And that is really important—not only to deal with health issues we already have, but to prevent future ones.” @jossreimer.bsky.social on why primary care must be a top priority in the upcoming federal election.

How to make health care better in Canada? We asked 5 experts - National | Globalnews.ca

Global News spoke with five experts to break down the biggest issues in health care today and what federal leaders can do to address them.

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Just Do It

Can we use this another moment to talk about the outrageous cost of medical licensing exams in Canada? I paid >10k in exam fees as a Canadian trained physician. I, like most of my peers, used loans to pay for these. How about we reduce the cost for all? www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/uk...

Ukrainian doctor sidelined from Canadian health care due to high exam cost

Abbotsford MLA calls for changes to medical exam process for immigrants and refugees

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Tech is transforming in health care, so what does this mean for clinicians, patients & the workforce? Join Angus Pratt & Dr. Caley Shukalek at Health Care 3.0 for rapid insights on the future of care. #CMAHealthSummit 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3QdBqew

Right now too many Canadians can't access the health care they need. Increasing the mobility of doctors across the country will meet the demands and staffing needs of our critically under-resourced health care system while improving patient outcomes. www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...

Let doctors practise where they are needed: CMA

As Canadian governments seek to break down internal trade barriers between provinces and territories, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) urges policymakers to use this opportunity to make it easie...

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Join health leaders from across Canada at @cmadocs.bsky.social #HealthSummit 2025 to discuss the politics of change in health care. Participate online or in Ottawa on Mar. 27–28. bit.ly/4astTSm I will be there, will you?

CMA Health Summit 2025

Join us Mar. 27–28 for CMA Health Summit 2025, both in person in Ottawa and online, to discuss the politics of change in health care.

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This report lays out the stark reality of Canada’s HHR Crisis. “There is currently a deficit of 22,823 between supply and demand for family physicians in Canada, and only approximately 1,300 new graduates per year. At this rate, Canada will never solve the existing physician shortage.”

Canadian Medical Association@cmadocs.bsky.social · 2y ago

As the health ministers met in Halifax over the past few days, the federal government released the first detailed report on the gaps in Canada's health care workforce. The data lays bare the extent of the issue. Read more 👇

Next week we’re starting our new series doing concise, focused reviews of guidelines for important / common pulmonary diseases. We’re starting with asthma! In advance, listen to one of our first episodes on managing a severe asthma exacerbations! www.pulmpeeps.com/2022/01/18/7... #medsky #pulmsky

🚨 COVID report poses a threat to Alberta's public health edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... 🙏 "Extensive research has shown that vaccines for COVID-19 are safe and effective, and they have saved millions of lives around the world." Ivermectin "...have shown them to be ineffective."

Opinion: COVID-19 report poses a threat to Alberta's public health

This report promotes serious misinformation cloaked in the respectability of a formal government report.

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Finally made the switch to BlueSky. I’m here for the medicine, MedED content, politics and challenging health policy discussions.