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Judy Birdsell retweeted
Excellent article by @karenpalmeryvr comparing the very real differences between Alberta's health care system and systems in the nordic countries.
A must read. AB's implementation won't work.
Edmonton Journal edmontonjournal.com/opinion/… via @edmontonjournal
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Imagine you are a single parent of a child being treated for cancer. You are living at the hopsital to be with them during chemo.
You forget to renew your license & your kid's ID card.
You lose your provincial health benefits.
The layered cruelity of this policy is shocking.
Judy Birdsell retweeted
OK. I went back and looked.
AB was the first province in Canada to introduce pt-pay access for radiology (CT/MRI). It was done in 1993 and the rationale at the time was that wt lists were too long.
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Ultimately we need to stop looking at it as a cost center. It is a precondition for a successful and vibrant society.
It is something we should invest in. Not pay for.
We need a caring system. And in the end that is a more cost effective solution than what we are doing. /end
Judy Birdsell retweeted
Imagine Citizens Network started around a kitchen table: with honest conversations, shared stories & bold ideas for better healthcare in Alberta. That spirit lives on in our newsletter. Pull up a chair & join us: imaginecitizens.ca/#newslett…
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My gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the grandmothers’ wisdom network for their guidance over the past 5 yrs. I’m incredibly lucky to support their
vision to reclaim traditional knowledge, teachings, and cultural practices among younger generations and families.
WCHRI member Stephanie Montesanti is working with the Grandmothers’ Wisdom Network to share traditional teachings and cultural practices to support Indigenous mothers and children.
Read more about the @stollerykids and @abwomenshealth-funded research:
ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/02…
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[WANTED] Patients & caregivers! Help improve primary care in Alberta at the Team Primary Care Forum on Oct 5 in Calgary. Join in person or virtually—no fees for patients/caregivers. Interested? Email [email protected]
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A leadership lesson I’d share w/ my younger self would be to seek after folks who have knowledge and experiences beyond your own.
@SpeakersDotCa is an org who’s brought together those very people.
Been surreal to be on the website front page this week. speakers.ca
Rest in peace Robin❤️ No one deserves it more.
"She was driven by a constant desire to love life and make the world a better place" -- Obituary of Robin McGee @TCOrobin, well-known patient advocate and author of "The Cancer Olympics." A memorial service will be held July 27 in Wolfville, N.S. whitefamilyfuneralhome.com/o… #cancer
So very sad to hear of Robin’s passing. No words are adequate to describe the difference Robin made to many of us individually and indeed for all people living with a cancer diagnosis. Her speaking and writing talents were second to none. Sincere sympathy to Robin’s family 💔
Saddened to hear of the death of Robin McGee, a tireless advocate for people living with #cancer. She wrote a great book, "The Cancer Olympics," and was awarded the @cancersociety's highest honour, the National Medal of Courage.
thecancerolympics.com/newsbl… via @TCOrobin
globe2go.pressreader.com/art… A reasoned position on the issue of breast cancer screening.. let's shift our focus to doing what will show more results i.e. focus on those women who are least likely to seek screening and increase the uptake in those groups.
An excellent distinction. Treatment compared to care…
Our experience with Cdn #HealthSystem is one where my sister received excellent treatment, for which we are grateful, but she did not receive excellent care. This is an important differentiation for #patients, #caregivers & front line providers who are stretched beyond belief
If you care about patient safety and quality healthcare - this is a must see - Falling through the cracks- Greg’s Story
May's virtual screening of Falling Through the Cracks: Greg's Story is this Thursday, May 16. Register here: forms.gle/jsG7zy79JC6rm3A57
#inspiredbyGreg #healthcarefilm #movie2movement
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🌟 Happy Nurse's Week! 🌟 Nurse's Week is May 6 - May 12th! We are honoured to celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion of nurses everywhere. Your tireless commitment to patient care truly makes a difference in the lives of so many.
Written by one of the bravest, most determined and eloquent people I know. When TCOrobin leaves this world many will owe her much gratitude. I’m sending hugs and thanks now❤️@TCOrobin #CancerSupport #TheCancerOlympics
I am sad to report that my cancer doctors today told me I have no further treatment options. #TheCancerOlympics blog describes, with an accompanying song, how I feel hearing this. bit.ly/3QrwEdQ
Honorable Minister Saks says” people living with pain need to be seen and heard and treated with the compassion they deserve” #paincanada2024
Voices of those with lived experience of chronic pain are making a difference! Jennifer Daly-Cyr says it eloquently #paincanada2024 @imaginecitizens
Chronic pain is an epidemic in Canada. 20%of Canadians live with pain @imaginecitizens #canadianpain2024
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