By Keith @keetmuise Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying… Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety Keep it going in the comments Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...

Here’s a weird long-term side effect of cancer treatment for a Thursday; every time I get a cold, my metal allergy worsens and I can’t wear fun earrings until after I’m better. 🙄 Does that sound like a healthy, fully functional immune system to you? #immunocompromised

CIAN and IPANE fully support the Z94.4 CSA respirator use standards update because protecting HCPs and patients by implementing science backed tools and processes just makes sense. Press Release: www.globenewswire.com/news-release... Signatories: www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca/_files/ugd/c...

Can we please stop saying that patients failed treatment? The last thing someone needs to hear when they’ve been put through absolute hell is that they failed. We have something like half a million worlds in the English language. I’m sure we can be more creative than ‘failed’. #patientengagement

Recently partnered with Roche to share my thoughts about #patientengagement and how #advocates can get started. Great things can happen when the system invites patients to be co-creators of healthcare. And quite frankly, we need it urgently. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...

CIAN proudly endorsed the Joint Mandate Letter organized by Resilient Healthcare Coalition calling on 🇨🇦’s Ministers of Health & Industry to work together to strengthen life sciences leadership, expand access to innovative care, improve health data use across 🇨🇦 Read it here bit.ly/3HvQiUt

#BREAKING: The Ontario NDP Caucus is filibustering in committee right now, fighting to stop Doug Ford’s Bill 5 power grab. We’re using every tool we’ve got — amendment by amendment, speaker by speaker — to fight this power grab and hold Ford to account. Watch live: www.ola.org/en/legislati...

Excited to be flying to St.John’s, NFLD for CIHR III IAB and CAC meetings! I’ve noticed a sort of repatriation of the 🇨🇦 flag & 🍁 recently after the hate fueled fiasco years ago that hijacked the pride of 🇨🇦. Thx to the 48th for reunifying us in a common mission of love, patriotism and sovereignty.

This is absolutely terrible news. With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately. h/t @merz.bsky.social

The Canadian Immunocompromised Advocacy Network is assembling its inaugural Patient Advisory Committee. Nominations are being accepted until May 30th. Submit here 👉 immunocompromised.ca/take-action Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life for immunocompromised people across Canada.

Nothing about this is shocking to anyone who doesn’t have a big fat lease on an otherwise empty building, is a control freak or sucks at hiring good employees.

I'm honoured to present at the Cdn Assoc. for Immunization Research, Evaluation, and Education meeting in Toronto tomorrow. It tells me we aren't alone in our mission to improve access to #immunizations for #immunocompromised Cdns. We are feeling hope for the future of IC people living in 🇨🇦

I’ve heard some people say they think Carney “rolled over” in the White House yesterday. What I saw was a leader who said what he had to say without stuttering and let a lunatic make himself look like a fool in his own house. Looked like professionalism, tact and resolve to me. What about you?

This is an important post outlining what is happening with provincial healthcare spending, practical solutions AND low effort calls to action to do something about it at an individual level. If you’re not happy with healthcare, here’s your chance to do something about it. #healthcareadvocacy

Ever wonder why so many people get sick on or after vacation. Well, this is why. 🤢

I feel like us airport mask wearing people need to have a special wave, like the motorcycle folks do. A sign of solidarity. So, what are we doing? Low wave or high wave? Peace?

Today is election day in 🇨🇦 While tariffs, Canada-U.S. relations & cost of living have dominated, we need to ensure that healthcare is a priority. As the Co-Chair of Cancer Action Now, I ask you to please vote today & join us in advocating for improved cancer care in Canada. #DyingToBeAPriority

If you're interested in understanding the implications of the federal election on healthcare, I recommend watching this replay by @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social and @gisociety.bsky.social youtu.be/7ZPKoCX3CwU?...

American gates at YYZ looking pretty empty 🤭 Wouldn’t have believed it until I saw it for myself and here we are!

Ontario measles cases hit 1,000 and doctors on the front lines reveal what they're seeing. ‘How can this be?’ It’s easy. Low immunization rates + highly infectious pathogen + no clean air = outbreak.

Dear Cancer Advocates, Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Health eMatters conference. Apply here to attend this truly special conference. healthematters.ca #canceradvocate #patientadvocate

Did you know that some women get diagnosed with cancer WHILE PREGNANT? If abortion is limited or outlawed, be assured, those fetuses will die and so will the women carrying them. #stopthemadness

If you aren’t afraid as a child bearing person in the US, you should be. #handmaidstale

Good job team America www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Thank you, Canada, for making it so damn easy to exercise our right to vote. 🇨🇦❤️ Praying that our country will be spared of the maniacal tyranny happening south of the border.

Crony capitalism. Be friends with the president and your company gets special favors. You support him, he supports you.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Roche employees about patient engagement today. I was thrilled at their inquisitive questions that told me they were truly interested in the role of #patientpartners. #engageateverystage because we truly are #bettertogether.

I’m excited to be attending the Health eMatters IMPACT Phase 0 workshop over the next two days. Learn more about the work that’s already been done and the magic that’s about to happen! healthematters.ca/wp-content/u... #healthcareadvocate

Excited to share I’ve joined the HealthPartners’ Health Advisory Network! This new community will collect insights from people with lived experience to help shape the future of healthcare in Canada. Want to learn more? healthpartners.ca/network/ #HealthAdvisoryNetwork #YourVoiceYourHealth

Today, on National Day of Observance for COVID-19, we honour those who lost their lives and continue to struggle due to the virus. Today serves as a reminder that continued progress in healthcare must go on. To join us, visit immunocompromised.ca/take-action/ 🇨🇦💪 #nationaldayofobservanceforcovid19

Please fellow pro vaccine advocates, I beg of you. Turn down the temperature. When people change their mind about vaccination welcome and support them without judgement. The goal is to vaccinate children and improve herd immunity for all of us, not to troll people.

Friendly reminder to all my new Bluesky friends of this awesome Health Advocate & Caregiver starter pack. There are some kick butt advocates here working on a variety of health related issues. go.bsky.app/BtGU2Gb Drop me a note if you’d like to be added.

My Co-Chair of the Cancer Action Now Alliance, Christina Sit of LLSC, and Patil Mksyartinian from Colorectal Cancer Canada share that Canadians should not be dying to be a priority and call for policymakers to make cancer a political priority. Take a read and help us amplify our important message.

#Education is key to change. In 2025, #CIAN is focused on raising awareness about the unique challenges faced by IC Canadians. With your support, we can shine a light on these issues and work towards lasting solutions. Join the convo: immunocompromised.ca #HealthEquity #Immunocompromised 🇨🇦💪

I’ve never been happier to be Canadian than today.

Hi Bluesky Friends, Looking to connect with the Cdn HIV community. Can you spam me with your favorite Canadian HIV patient organizations, please?

I 100% agree.

Things you can do to protect yourself this holiday season: ✅ Wear a mask when it makes sense ✅ Get vaxxed to the max ✅ Consider an anti-bacterial nasal spray ✅ Keep high touch areas clean ✅ Use sanitizer ✅ Take a CO2 monitor with you so you can decide when it’s time to go ✅ Bring an air purifier

Novavax Initiates Phase 3 Trial for COVID-19-Influenza Combination and Stand-Alone Influenza finance.yahoo.com/news/novavax...

Compared to short flights without enforced masking, long flights with no strict masking had a 25.93-fold increase in COVID-19 incidence rates. Long flights where masking was enforced reported no transmission of SARS-CoV-2, indicating that masking could significantly lower aircraft-acquired COVID-19.

Great news #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #disability #GivingTuesday www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

One of CIAN's 2024 priorities was to produce a comprehensive definition of ‘immunocompromised’, as an environmental scan revealed insufficient and inconsistent definitions across Canada. With the support of the Clinical Immunology Network-Canada, we did just that. #immunocompromised #CIAN 🇨🇦💪

If you’ve seen @moriartylab.bsky.social forecast you know it’s a shitshow out there. I recently read a publication on the efficacy of nasal sprays and it’s quite impressive. I use Enovid for prevention and so far, 4 conferences later, I’m still a-ok. Take a read. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Happy Monday! Shamelessly blocking and reporting scam accounts is a favorite new addition to my Monday morning routine. Great way to start the week fresh!

I found this beautiful soul at the Cdn CML conf who is NOT immunocompromised but masks anyways to protect others. This is what #love and #allyship looks like. Thank you ❤️

The Canadian CML Network conference 2024 Looking forward to sharing my experience publishing a book!

Spent today at another fantastic conference, Patient Engagement Forum. I was delighted to run into LLSC, Transplant Ambassador Program, and Colorectal Cancer Canada, 3 of CIAN’s members! Big thanks to Healthy Partners and Patient Voice Partners for hosting. #patientengagement #immunocompromised