A recent article by Dr. Wendy Levinson in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine discusses advancing the #ChoosingWisely campaign to reduce low-value care in China and the evolution of the Choosing Wisely international campaign. Read the full article: https://loom.ly/rL7Q0_I

Today is Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day! Choosing Wisely Canada has more than 20 recommendations of tests and treatments to question in orthopaedic care.🦴 See the full list: https://loom.ly/EMlOoR4 #CdnOrthoDay #OrthoCareCanada #CareDay2026

Early bird pricing ends March 31st! Secure your discounted spot at the Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting. Engage with experts, network with colleagues, and learn practical approaches for tackling common overuse issues in Canadian health systems. Register now: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

Practising Wisely is an interactive, case-based learning workshop for primary care health professionals! Join us on May 27 in Toronto to discover how to leverage clinical tools to address over treatment and create meaningful change in practice. 🩺 Register today: https://loom.ly/J1U5MQg

Sessions are filling up! Secure your spot at the Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting. Engage with experts, network with colleagues, and learn practical approaches for tackling common overuse issues in Canadian health systems. Register by March 31 for early bird pricing: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

The CQuIPS Healthcare Improvement Fellowship is now accepting applications! This program is designed for healthcare professionals looking to deepen expertise in #QI and patient safety, learn from mentors, and work on projects embedded in real system settings. Apply by May 1: https://loom.ly/cnNeIK8

Lloydminster Hospital sits near the border of Saskatchewan and Alberta, serving patients from both provinces. In 2025, this community hospital team received their Using Blood Wisely designation for meeting national transfusion appropriateness benchmarks.🩸 Read more: https://loom.ly/abybyNQ

Practising Wisely is an interactive, case-based learning workshop for primary care health professionals! Join us on May 27 in Toronto to discover how to leverage clinical tools to address over treatment and create meaningful change in practice. 🩺 Register today: https://loom.ly/J1U5MQg

Sessions are filling up! Secure your spot at the Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting. Engage with experts, network with colleagues, and learn practical approaches for tackling common overuse issues in Canadian health systems. Register by March 31 for early bird pricing: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

This #WDAD2026, take a look at our updated #ChoosingWisely toolkit! Less Sedatives for Your Relatives can help your hospital reduce the inappropriate use of #benzos and other sedatives while safely improving care related to sleep management and delirium: https://loom.ly/8STqYws#WDAD2026💊

On March 8, we celebrated #IWD2026! At Choosing Wisely we recognize Canadian women leading change in health care! Meet some of the inspiring leaders taking action on overuse and advancing safe, high-quality care across the country #AccelerateAction See more: https://loom.ly/P7ECpQE

Secure your spot at Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting! This two-day event will be packed with captivating speakers, networking opportunities, and ideas for tackling common overuse challenges in Canadian health systems. Register by March 31 for early bird pricing: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

One week away! Join #CWTalks on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the role of community pharmacists in translating Choosing Wisely principles into practice and learn about the newly launched STARS program for pharmacy students. ⭐ Register now: https://loom.ly/kjrl4cQ

This #PAM2026 Choosing Wisely recognizes the integral role of pharmacy professionals in health care. Pharmacists are central to antimicrobial stewardship, ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics & supporting work to reduce unnecessary prescribing. Find out more: https://loom.ly/8_N2Y6g

One more day to apply for scholarships for the 2026 Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting on May 25 and 26 in Toronto! Two types of support are available for those who wish to attend the meeting. Learn more and apply before midnight tonight: https://loom.ly/OV0WwZs

The CQuIPS Healthcare Improvement Fellowship is now accepting applications! This program is designed for healthcare professionals looking to deepen expertise in #QI and patient safety, learn from mentors, and work on projects embedded in real system settings. Apply by May 1: https://loom.ly/cnNeIK8

A new piece in the @theglobeandmail.com shares the findings of the latest CIHI report on Canada's rate of potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use and the work of the Appropriate Use Coalition to address it. Read the full article: https://loom.ly/SjGbaow

Join #CWTalks on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the role of community pharmacists in translating Choosing Wisely principles into practice and learn about the newly launched STARS program for pharmacy students. ⭐ Register now: https://loom.ly/kjrl4cQ

One week today! Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on February 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about getting certified for meeting the national antipsychotic use target and how homes can participate. Register now: https://loom.ly/JOpn4TY

STARS leaders from @nosmuniversity.bsky.social share insights on improving resource stewardship in post-pandemic primary care by implementing #ChoosingWisely guidelines in the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine. Read the full article: https://loom.ly/Qjyi59k

Next week, join Choosing Wisely Canada and @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on February 25 at 12 p.m. ET. to hear about active implementation projects that can help hospitals improve sustainable practices and reduce waste: https://loom.ly/2vBjOlQ#ClimateRounds🌎🏥

Join #CWTalks on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the role of community pharmacists in translating Choosing Wisely principles into practice and learn about the newly launched STARS program for pharmacy students. ⭐ Register now: https://loom.ly/kjrl4cQ

This week, February 9-13 is Resident Doctor Appreciation Week! Choosing Wisely Canada has five recommendations of tests and treatments for residents to question as they begin their residency journey! 🥼🇨🇦 Read the full list: https://loom.ly/SlURvTg

Secure your spot at Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting! This two-day event will be packed with captivating speakers, networking opportunities, and ideas for tackling common overuse challenges in Canadian health systems. You don’t want to miss it: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on February 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about getting certified for meeting the national antipsychotic use target and how homes can participate. Register now: https://loom.ly/JOpn4TY

Join Choosing Wisely Canada and @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on February 25 at 12 p.m. ET. to hear about active implementation projects that can help hospitals improve sustainable practices and reduce waste: https://loom.ly/2vBjOlQ#ClimateRounds🌎🏥

Join #CWTalks on February 12 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the role of #AI in addressing overuse in health care. Explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into health systems, including how common algorithms communicate risk and influence clinical decision-making: https://loom.ly/uGbC2Eg

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Registration is now open for Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting! This two-day event will be packed with captivating speakers, networking opportunities, and ideas for tackling common overuse challenges in Canadian health systems. You don’t want to miss it: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on February 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about getting certified for meeting the national antipsychotic use target and how homes can participate. Register now: https://loom.ly/JOpn4TY

Happening today at noon! Join #CWTalks to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Join #CWTalks on February 12 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the role of #AI in addressing overuse in health care. Explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into health systems, including how common algorithms communicate risk and influence clinical decision-making: https://loom.ly/uGbC2Eg

In 2024, Quality of Care NL worked with NL Health Services to discontinue use of desflurane, an anesthetic gas that contributes heavily to rising global temperatures. 🌎 Read more about how this achievement was possible and the lessons they learned along: https://loom.ly/faiFB0whe way

Join Choosing Wisely Canada and @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on February 25 at 12 p.m. ET. to hear about active implementation projects that can help hospitals improve sustainable practices and reduce waste: https://loom.ly/2vBjOlQ#ClimateRounds🌎🏥

Happening today! Join the Appropriate Use Coalition from 12-1 p.m. ET for the release of national antipsychotic rates from CIHI. Explore the latest trends, hear from care homes about successes, and learn about upcoming details on how to get recognized for improvement efforts: https://loom.ly/I9rxUSU

Overuse of benzos can cause harm, especially in older adults. Join #CWTalks January 28 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Scholarships now open for the 2026 Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting on May 25 and 26 in Toronto! Two types of scholarships are available to support those who wish to attend the meeting. Learn more and apply before March 2, 2026: https://loom.ly/OV0WwZs

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on January 22 from 12-1 p.m. ET for the release of national antipsychotic rates from CIHI. Explore the latest trends, hear from care homes about successes, and learn about upcoming details on how to get recognized for improvement efforts: https://loom.ly/I9rxUSU

Join #CWTalks on February 12 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the role of #AI in addressing overuse in health care. Explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into health systems, including how common algorithms communicate risk and influence clinical decision-making: https://loom.ly/uGbC2Eg

Overuse of benzos can cause harm, especially in older adults. Join #CWTalks January 28 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Canada’s health workforce faces growing workload challenges with clinicians stretched across rising demands, administrative tasks, and system pressures. Dr. René Wittmer shares a practical approach to easing workload burden by reducing low-value care. 🩺 Read more: https://loom.ly/X3VmzUo

Overuse of benzos can cause harm, especially in older adults. Join #CWTalks January 28 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Scholarships now open for the 2026 Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting on May 25 and 26 in Toronto! Two types of scholarships are available to support those who wish to attend the meeting. Learn more and apply before March 2, 2026: https://loom.ly/OV0WwZs

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on January 22 from 12-1 p.m. ET for the release of national antipsychotic rates from CIHI. Explore the latest trends, hear from care homes about successes, and learn about upcoming details on how to get recognized for improvement efforts: https://loom.ly/I9rxUSU

As of 2025, all hospitals in the southeastern Ontario region have achieved Using Blood Wisely designation, meeting national transfusion appropriateness benchmarks. 🩸 Led by Kingston Health Sciences Centre, this celebrates a commitment to providing patients high-value care: https://loom.ly/Zfe1aVk

We extend our deepest thanks to the community of clinicians, patients, system leaders, and administrators for their continued engagement in Choosing Wisely. We look forward to continuing our collective efforts in 2026 and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! 💙❄️

Supported by Choosing Wisely Canada society grants, @csmls.bsky.social has created a tool to help labs measure the impact of tests and identify opportunities to reduce waste based on #ChoosingWisely recs. 🔬 Learn more and test the tool: https://loom.ly/AnSWoRk

In 2025, we celebrated five years of Using Blood Wisely! Since launching in 2020, the national #ChoosingWisely program, in collaboration with Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, has grown to include more than 290 hospitals across the country participating. Learn more: https://loom.ly/eD85ecU#ChoosingWisely

From coast to coast, STARS students are putting resource stewardship into action. Our spotlight series shows what student-led change looks like across four medical schools in 🇨🇦. Meet the 2025 STARS students leaders we profiled this year: https://loom.ly/ko5HOVA

In 2025, the Appropriate Use Coalition launched a new target to reduce inappropriate antipsychotic use in Canada's long-term care homes. Set at 15 per cent, the target was developed through a months-long consensus process by an independent panel of experts in LTC. Learn more: https://loom.ly/3jaVEo0