Yesterday, CFPC President @carriedbernard.bsky.social appeared before the Standing Committee on Health, urging expanded residency training and stronger support for internationally trained physicians in joining the Canadian system, so they can deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across Canada.

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CFPC President @carriedbernard.bsky.social reminds us in the latest @cfpjournal.bsky.social issue that reconciliation is a journey we are all called on to take together:

Health Canada Approves LP.8.1 Variant Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech www.newswire.ca/news-release... More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

Thanks to @maxwellsmith.bsky.social for this helpful post about masks in health-care settings 👇👇👇👇

“We create, assess, and protect professional standards, stand behind certification, and maintain self-regulation. We advocate nationally, steward CPD, and bring all Chapters together for discussion and advocacy.” 📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

Our ‘Ivory Tower’ and stuffy persona: This is generally linked to our standards functions. Many family doctors struggle to see the relevance but it’s a bit like air: Mostly invisible and vital.” www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

Please share this photo and story widely. There is a window of time to help this person whose life might be in grave danger. "approximately 5'8" in height, with a beard. They were wearing eyeglasses, with a black t-shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and holding a black water bottle."

“In my first FMM column I promised to keep you informed by providing timely, meaningful updates. […] with that in mind I would like to tell you about our recent May Board meeting.” 📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

This month and beyond, we encourage you to learn more about the contributions to family medicine by CFPC members who are Indigenous, and how we can all promote culturally safe care: www.cfpc.ca/en/news-...

Québec Government’s proposed bill 106 is a threat to both quality of care and to family medicine. It devalues family medicine, which will likely worsen the current shortage of primary care physicians. FPs need more support and more resources to deliver appropriate care to their patients

Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak’s total close to 1,800 www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/measl... @cdnpress.bsky.social 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

“We are realists and we are taught to journey with our patients, no matter what life serves up. We share in their joy, and when there is bad news we acknowledge the suffering and offer realistic hope.” 📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

Today is World #Familydoctor Day. Family Doctors are the backbone of all great primary healthcare systems, providing comprehensive compassionate community based care. Today, please thank a family doctor for their commitment and care! www.cfpc.ca/en/about-us/...

Get answers to your burning questions at the May 12th CFPC Member Town Hall. Topics include member classes, financial updates, and advocacy efforts. Register now for this virtual event. cfpc.zoom.us/webinar...

Grateful to receive wisdom today from @tanyatalaga.bsky.social at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada's conference. We must be willing to "stand up and say something" #reconciliation #theknowing

As Canadians head to the polls, let’s demand that health care remains a top priority. Family doctors are irreplaceable, improving health outcomes and system efficiency. Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

➡️Review the Green Office Toolkit for easy & practical ideas to take meaningful action and create more eco-friendly clinics: greenhealthcare.ca/green-office... @carriedbernard.bsky.social @ccghc.bsky.social @peachhealthon.bsky.social

Grateful to live in Canada where I cast my ballot, free from harassment, confident it will count. Hoping our politicians will make #healthcare a priority-it matters to Canadians. See my short piece in Family Medicine Matters👇👇👇👇

Don’t miss this important CFPC-hosted English language election debate on April 14th. National party representatives discuss how to make sure all Canadians have access to high-quality care from their own family doctor: streamyard.com/watch... @drdougeyolfson.bsky.social @mpjulian.bsky.social

Well done, Carrie! That family docs provide over 50% of health care services received by Canadians but account for less than 6% of the health care budget is a striking figure.

Happy to see health care being discussed on the campaign trail. I was asked about increasing access to family doctors on CTV this past weekend 👇👇👇

Healthcare for Real is a (really good 👍) initiative from the Canadian Medical Association to combat false health information. They've got tons of reel-type content on their YouTube channel. If you like debunking disinfo, put their stuff all over Facebook and Insta — for the normies.

A survey sponsored by the CFPC found that Canadians' satisfaction with family doctors has hit a new high. Canadians say that the federal government should do more to improve access to family doctors and lighten their administrative burden. @carriedbernard.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Wise words about the importance of Primary Care and the truth from @drtomfrieden.bsky.social at @cmadocs.bsky.social 2025 health summit. "Facts are stubborn things".

As Canadians choose who will govern, all parties need to prioritize #healthcare. We ALL need ongoing care from a #familydoctor working in a primary care #team.

Serving on the board of the College of Family Physicians of Canada is not only an honour, it also means a commitment to shaping the future of #familymedicine. Are you thinking about joining a board? If you have the skills & passion, I recommend it! www.cfpc.ca/en/about-us/...

A #SciencePerspective by @zalaly.bsky.social and @erictopol.bsky.social identifies key issues that need to be prioritized in the study of #LongCovid. Learn more on #LongCovidAwarenessDay: scim.ag/3XKbds3

On International #LongCovidAwarenessDay, we recognize the millions of people still struggling with the lasting effects of covid-19. We must do more. Our report, Dealing with the Fallout, highlights the urgent need for better care, research, and support: science.gc.ca/site/science...

2020 hindsight on #COVID19: When lockdowns upended Canadians’ lives, The Globe looked ahead at how it might change us forever. How did those predictions fare against reality? We asked our reporters to follow up. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com

Canada has the least "universal" universal health system says @picardonhealth.bsky.social Time for redesign with a focus on community & primary care. Less "sick care". We need brave creative leaders who can re-imagine health care in Canada

Why Are People Wearing Masks in 2025? open.substack.com/pub/misfitme...

And when 'alarmists' were right, they were never alarmists.

As childhood #vaccination rates slide in Canada, health-care providers look for new ways to fight skepticism, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #infodemic

What does it mean to lead with a #disability? Will I appear weak if I ask for accommodations? The president of the College of Family Physicians on Canada reflects on the challenges of living with #LongCOVID, by @carriedbernard.bsky.social www.cfp.ca/content/71/2... #COVID19

What does it mean to lead with a disability? I asked myself this question in the lead up to my CFPC presidency. Thankfully I am well supported. www.cfp.ca/content/71/2... Thankfully, leaders across medicine are starting to reconsider the medical culture's abelist framework.

I compared 22 identical climate-related posts on Threads vs Bluesky over the last 3 months, and the difference is shocking. Normalized engagement on Threads dropped nearly 2/3 + my following dropped, while Bluesky engagement held steady + following quadrupled. What’s driving this? Read on! 🧵

Physicians remain the most trusted source of credible health information for Canadians. As a profession, we can - and we must - help patients navigate what’s true and what’s not in an increasingly polarized media environment. www.linkedin.com/posts/canadi...

Violence against health care workers is always unacceptable. The senseless attacks in Halifax are a reminder of the dangers that health care workers in Canada face far too often. www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...

Canadian COVID Forecast: Feb 1-14, 2025 SEVERE: ON VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, MB, North, QC HIGH: BC, NB, NL, NS, PEI, SK MODERATE: none About 1 in 42 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

Incredible that this still needs to be said. But it needs to be said. Vaccines do not cause autism. Here is how we know www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v... by @matthewherper.bsky.social Part of the challenge is that this belief increasingly tied to political identity.

Woooooooo ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Someone’s done it - archived the entire datasets of the US CDC before the orange toddler could destroy them. #episky #medsky #academicsky

Canadian health work force needs tens of thousands of additional providers, study finds /via @globeandmail www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Canada needs tens of thousands of additional health workers, including 23,000 family doctors and 28,000 registered nurses, study finds, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #nursing #PrimaryCare #cdnhealth

For all our American neighbours who may be struggling to find accurate health information - thr Public Health Agency of Canada has a website you are more than welcome to use: www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

Happy to collaborate with @jossreimer.bsky.social @cmadocs.bsky.social , CNA and CFNA as we met with the Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers from across the country. I heard commitments to strengthen #familymedicine & #teambasedcare #bettertogether

Alberta is home to world renowned experts in public health, infectious disease, virology, health policy, health economics, etc. These amazing researchers have spent their careers dedicated to the pursuit of science & the truth. None of them were involved in the AB report.

Virtual care is such an important tool for healthcare. And we need it to work for everyone, not just white-collar professionals with decent jobs, or those able to pay out-of-pocket. healthydebate.ca/2025/01/topi...