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Tune in tomorrow as @AlikaMD and I unpack the issues behind the headlines. 🎙️
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
I can’t believe it's been five years since #COVID19 was declared a pandemic.
These past few years have felt like we’re moving from crisis to crisis. It’s been exhausting, but our health system has learned a few lessons. cma.ca/latest-stories/five-y…
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Today, we celebrate Canadian Women Physicians' Day! On March 11, we honour Dr. Jennie Trout, the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada, and recognize the women physicians who continue to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care. Thank you! #WomenDocsCAN
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Congratulations to @MarkJCarney on becoming Liberal leader and Prime Minister-designate. We look forward to working with you on solutions to improve Canadians' access to health care.
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Webinar series: Healthcare Inequities in Rheumatology
Member exclusive! Did you miss the CRA's 3-part webinar series on healthcare inequities in rheumatology featuring:
🎤Dr. Grace Wright
🎤Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe
🎤Dr. @KatharineSmart
Watch on-demand: rheum.ca/education/continuin…
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Canada is short 22,823 family physicians. That is a jaw dropping number.
There is no one single strategy that will fix this. Yes, we need more doctors, but expanding team-based care will also play a key part in meeting our country’s health system needs. cbc.ca/news/canada/the-cure-…
Steps in the right direction! So glad to see HRT included!
The CMA is pleased to see that @GovCanHealth has signed its first pharmacare agreement. This is a positive start, but there's still work to be done. Every Canadian deserves access to the medications they need – regardless of their ability to pay. Let's maintain this momentum 👏
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Family docs spend between 10 to 19 hours a week on paperwork. This takes time away from what they’re trained to do: see patients.
One of the easiest ways to reduce this #AdminBurden is eliminate mandatory sick notes.
cbc.ca/news/canada/the-cure-…
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
To the incredible speakers & audience, thx for making Whistler so great this year. See you next year. @EmICUcanada @arunsayal1 @HumanFact0rz @CVarnerEmerg @petrosoniak @KatharineSmart @BogochIsaac @EMCases @srrezaie @emilyaustin @CREEurope @RogueClaire @MeganLandes @EMUofT
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
The Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report was created with bias, and promotes misinformation.
@cma_docs endorses the concerns of @Albertadoctors. We cannot afford to promote more distrust in science and evidence-based medicine.
The CMA endorses @Albertadoctors concerns about the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report. This report promotes misinformation and risks undermining trust in medical and scientific communities.
Our statement ⬇️
cma.ca/about-us/what-we-do/p…
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
$1.8 billion in primary care funding in Ontario to attach 2 million people to interprofessional teams in the next 4 years. Woohoo! 👏👏👏
Grateful to @SylviaJonesMPP @janephilpott and others behind this historic announcement--and those advocating for yrs
theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Exciting day joining @SylviaJonesMPP to announce the government’s investment of $1.8 billion to connect 2 million more people to #primarycare by 2029. With these investments, Ontario will build a connected & convenient primary care system for everyone: tiny.cc/mor7001
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Empowering health care decisions with accurate information, CMAJ is dedicated to publishing research that provides the best evidence, the best practice, the best health.
About 37% of Canadians are forced to seek health advice online due to the lack of a family doctor. The result? Around 23% report harm from bad advice, and 43% feel anxious from #misinformation. This isn’t just data — it’s a health crisis.
Read here ⬇️
bit.ly/3WnEuII
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Does health misinformation do GREAT HARM?
YEP. Belief in demonstrably false increasing.
New @CMA_Docs survey finds:
- 26% think vaccines cause autism! 28% unsure!
- 28% sunscreen causes vit D deficiency? 33% unsure!
- 21% believe 5G causes cancer. 22% unsure.
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
RFK Jr isn't a "vaccine skeptic". Please, news organization, STOP calling him that.
Despite his claims to the contrary, RFK Jr is an "anti-vaccine zealot".
This shift in language a good example of the harm he has already done. Let's not normalize harmful lies.
cc @gorskon @PeterHotez @MicrobiomDigest @SherylNYT @DrJenGunter @picardonhealth @MooreintheAM
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
We can't let lies, rage, and fearmongering win.
We CAN make a difference! 💪
#TogetherAgainstMisinformation
Join the movement: scienceupfirst.com via @ScienceUpFirst
Thank you @CCHL_CCLS for the opportunity to present during #MisinformationWeek!
As leaders we need to understand the threat of misinformation and have the skillset to combat it!
@ScienceUpFirst
Thank you to Dr. Katharine Smart – Pediatrician, Medical Leader, Passionate Advocate @KatharineSmart for delivering "The misinformation crisis: Collaboration as a cure" at #CWHLC2024 – Your passion for healthcare and the impact you make is inspiring!
#CDNHealth #BetterTogether
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
Dear antivaxx world,
Appointing RFK Jr isn't "karma" for science advocates. It is karma for YOU!
Though we're not celebrating.
This is bad for biomedicine. This is bad for public health. This is bad for the children of the world. This is bad for humanity.
Dr. Katharine Smart retweeted
It is hard to overstate what a terrible decision this is.
RFK Jr has no medical training.
He is a hardcore antivaccine and misinformation peddler.
The last time he meddled in a state’s medical affairs (Samoa), 83 children died of measles…
News: Trump expected to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS
politico.com/news/2024/11/14…
