Mum. Pediatrician. Journalist. Prof. I care about children, compassion, science & common sense. Tweets: not medical advice. Views: my own. RTs: just RTs. 🇨🇦
Ottawa, Ontario
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Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
Three First Nations sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa and Alberta theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Thanks @CanPaedSociety, CPSP and Dr. Stephanie Lim-Reinders for supporting this work on child maltreatment during the pandemic, in the context of virtual care. Children/youth will see & feel the effects of this pandemic for years to come. @mgkward @CHEO @OttCommPedsNet
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So often, the harms of armed conflict fall most heavily on children and the individuals & institutions which care for them. One way you can help is through groups like @UNICEFCanada. Thinking of those caring for children in Ukraine and conflict zones around the world.
@ChildHealthCan & @PedChairsCan are collaborating with @UNICEFCanada to facilitate fundraising to address several urgent children’s healthcare priorities in Ukraine. Donations will help UNICEF meet these urgent needs in Ukraine.
Visit unicef.ca/CHCforUkraine to learn more.
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To all those elected last night: We're asking you to put children at the heart of your pandemic recovery plans, and the new mandate of your govt. @JustinTrudeau @erinotoole @theJagmeetSingh @yfblanchet @AnnamiePaul
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Looking forward to reading this, particularly as the evaluation was conducted by youth. 👏
The first-ever #StateOfYouth Report is now available!
#DYK it was made for youth, with youth and by youth?
Take a look at what matters most to #YoungCanadians: ow.ly/JD5L50FP8KB
Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
So looking forward to breaking up with COVID - as always @brittlestar says it best:
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Please everyone do this! The kids need you! On Monday the House of Commons will put a vote forward to end litigation against First Nations kids, Residential School Survivors and implement the TRC Calls to Action. Sign this and tell your MP to vote "Yes" and then act!
Help us build pressure on Justin Trudeau to do the right thing.
NDP.ca/respect-indigenous-ki…
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There is widespread consensus among pediatric experts including @CanPaedSociety @PedsOntario @kidsmentalhlth @mch_childrens @SickKidsNews @HBKidsHospital @children1stca & many others calling on @fordnation, @sflecce @celliottability to open schools
#codePINK #KidsNeedSchool
BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford has written to doctors, educators, and the science table, seeking “consensus” on whether it is safe to reopen schools.
#onpoli
#onted
#COVID19
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Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
Fascinating interview w a pediatrician in UK, reflecting on the direct and indirect impacts of COVID on kids. Lots of familiar themes (mental health, poverty, disruptions in education, neglect/abuse) but mostly struck by this quote below 👇🏻 – at Ottawa, Ontario
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When I was 13, there weren't resources available. Kids developping a mental illness or eating disorder during COVID will need care long after things re-open. THIS is why we are raising money for youth mental health.
Watch the full video: vimeo.com/552640817?ref=tw-s… #Ottawa #OttCity
Honoured that @CHEO has allowed me to share this video for the first time ahead of the CHEO Telethon.
THIS is why we are raising money for youth mental health.
Full video here: bit.ly/3hZ30wa
Donate at WeLoveCHEO.ca if you can.
TW: eating disorders
Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
Wondering about the 🦠💉 for your teen? Tune in to listen to these world class experts! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Are you a teen or the parent of a teen and have questions about the COVID vaccine? We've recruited two experts to share the latest on what we know and what we're working better to understand. Join @Dr_Jim_Kellner and Dr. Megan Bettle @GovCanHealth June 7th. 👇
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Health impacts on kids during pandemic? "3x ED Visits related to Eating Disorders @CHEO, admissions for youth suicide attempts have doubled across 🇨🇦, kids are reaching out for help to @KidsHelpPhone at alarming rates." @mgkward @TheCurrentCBC
Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
The best way to mitigate the threats to the wellbeing, education, and safety of children and youth is to open schools and keep them open … no longer tenable or ethical to keep children and youth separated from the relationships, supports and learning opportunities of schools.”
Dear @fordnation @Sflecce @celliottability & Dr. Williams,
We call on the Ontario Government to re-open all schools safely, and without delay, and work toward ensuring schools stay open for the foreseeable future.
Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
Staying home doesn’t always mean staying safe. If you’re living with violence or abuse at home in Ottawa or Lanark County, reach out to Ottawa's secure text+chat line (613) 704-5535 and unsafeathomeottawa.ca.
Dr. Michelle Ward retweeted
Our Minicast: ‘Everyday Heroes Kids, Breaking Barriers, with Tammany Petrie’ was amazing. “Parents shouldn’t have to bust down doors looking for the best care for their kids.” Visit ehkidshealth.com + listen at solvinghealthcare.ca/podcast @EHKidsHealth @kwadwo777
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📢Hey, teens! Ready for the #COVID19 vaccine?
SKIP Assistant Scientific Director @katebirnie chatted w 15 y/o Everett in an episode of the @AHS_media podcast about an easy, #PainFree vaccine!🎙️bit.ly/3f1PeXT
Teens, share the news: #ItDoesntHaveToHurt! #ScienceUpFirst
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Currently listening to an important live conversation about the state of children’s health in Canada, which is the 15th richest country but ranks close to last in OECD across most child health indicators. Eeeck! #HCinCanada @DrCChambers @CIHR_IHDCYH nitter.cf/i/spaces/1mnGeazEqvYGX
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Calling all youth who want to speak up for their rights and share their views with parliamentarians! Check out this opportunity by @children1stca. Deadline to apply is May 23 👇🏾
The Young Canadians Parliament (YCP) by @children1stca is launching for a second year! Do you know any youth who want to advocate for their peers? Invite them to apply today! To learn more, visit: childrenfirstcanada.org/youn…
