As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re grateful to the nearly 200 Albertans who’ve shared their Care Opinion stories this year. Each one helped spark learning and connection across the province. In 2026, sharing your experience remains one of the simplest ways to strengthen care. 💜

Even in busy seasons, lived experiences help guide safer care. Listening keeps us grounded in what matters most: the people behind the stories. Share yours with Care Opinion and help shape person-centred care in Alberta. www.careopinion.ca

In 2025 we: 1️⃣ Launched Care Opinion publicly in Alberta 2️⃣ Reached 200 stories! 3️⃣ Welcomed our first paid subscriber, with many more joining us along the way! Every story shared has helped shape this milestone year. Thank you for coming along with us. 💜

This Care Opinion story shows how compassionate teams make a real difference. Thank you to WestView PCN & Jessica for creating a space where people feel supported and truly cared for. Shared experiences help spotlight what’s working across our system. 💜 Share yours: www.careopinion.ca/335

🎄On Day 8 we’re heading across the world to Alberta, Canada. Today’s door shares reflections from Sarah’s visit to the @careopinioncanada.bsky.social team: a week of learning, connection and shared purpose as we continue growing our community of listening. 🔗 www.careopinion.org.uk/info/advent-...

One story can spark real change. After reading this Care Opinion story, the clinic has already begun planning improvements inspired by the storyteller’s voice. When stories are heard, care gets better. 💜🤍 Read the story: www.careopinion.ca/304

We’re excited to welcome Bashaw Medical Clinic as our newest Care Opinion subscriber. Their team-based approach is helping reshape rural care in Alberta. If you’ve received care in Bashaw, your experience matters. Share your story: careopinion.ca

Lest we forget. Today, we remember those who have served and continue to serve in the name of peace, safety, and care. Their courage reminds us that a safer world begins with compassion and connection. ❤️

It’s #WorldValuesDay! At @careopinion.org.uk, our values guide everything we do: Humanity, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusivity, Positivity They’re not just words — they’re how we listen, learn and make care better through stories. #StoriesThatChangeUs #HealthCare

We’re excited to welcome Rhonda Dorren as our new Client Liaison for Care Opinion! With 30+ years in healthcare and patient engagement, she’s passionate about amplifying citizen voices, building trust, and shaping better care. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible early adopters of Care Opinion 💜 Your willingness to step forward and help shape this platform is what makes community-driven change possible. We’ve been inspired by support from partners across Alberta—both rural communities and urban centres.

⏳ Waiting for your story on Care Opinion? Our team reviews each one with care to keep it safe & respectful. Most go live in 3–4 days. If it’s been over 10, reach out! 💜 See our full moderation policy: www.careopinion.ca/info/moderat...

🌟 Welcome, Kelly Mendes! 🌟 From early coffee meet-ups 10 years ago to co-founding Imagine Citizens Network, Kelly has always been at the heart of our mission. 💙

✨ Our Care Opinion Canada team gathered for a powerful workshop, leaving energized, aligned, and ready for bold new horizons! We imagined a bold future, set BHAGs, embraced a startup mindset, and mapped our leap from now to next. Every voice matters: and this day reminded us why. 💡

Care Opinion Communications Lead, Kelly Turner, recently shared her insights as a guest opinion for the University of Toronto School of Public Health! Read the full article: ijb.utoronto.ca/news/insight...

Moderation Principle #3: First-hand stories only. Care Opinion is built on honest, personal experiences: no exaggerations, no guesswork. We keep stories focused so care teams can truly listen and improve.

Sharing your story on Care Opinion can help others feel less alone, recognize great care, and spark change. 🩵 It’s a powerful way to reflect, heal, and inspire a better future for health care in Alberta. Tell yours: www.careopinion.ca

We're back with another Moderation Principle! We make it safe and easy to share your story: – No names or details that ID people (unless it's a compliment!) – No dates/times – We hold back stories in legal/complaint processes ❤️ Extra care for vulnerable storytellers. careopinion.ca/info/moderation

July 24th is Self Care Day! Sharing your story and healthcare experience can be cathartic and a great form of self care. There's no one size fits all when it comes to self care, and we'd love to know what it looks like for you? Share with us in the comments!

Meet Evie 💜 One of the smallest voices making a big impact. With help from her parents and the Care Opinion Bear 🧸, she shared her healthcare story, helping create a safer, kinder system for other kids. Thank you, Evie! #CareOpinion

Curious how we moderate stories on Care Opinion? 🧐 We are excited to share more! ⚫️ We remove offensive, overly promotional, or outdated posts ⚫️ Edit long stories for clarity ⚫️ Support staff voices ⚫️ Fix spelling/formatting ⚫️ No duplicate stories Read More: www.careopinion.ca/info/moderat...

🎙️Our very own Tracee Daschuk dropped by the Primary Care Corner podcast to talk all things Care Opinion: why it matters, how it works, and the impact it's making. 👏 🎧 Tune in now: open.spotify.com/episode/7zDP...

Every story on Care Opinion is read by a real person and moderated for safety and privacy. 🖤 Keep it real 🖤 Keep it respectful 🖤 Keep it constructive Your voice matters. Share your care experience at careopinion.ca

Moving between care spaces can feel overwhelming but with kindness, clarity, and respect, every transition can also bring comfort.

With Care Opinion, healthcare professionals have the opportunity to recieve feedback directly from those who matter most: their patients. Ready to add your PCN or clinic to Care Opinion? Click here to join us in shaping better healthcare today: www.careopinion.ca/info/all-abo...

How interesting to read about the origins of @careopinioncanada.bsky.social 💓 www.careopinion.ca/blogposts/17...

On Care Opinion, one Albertan detailed their stay at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and how the healthcare professionals they interacted with created a positive and compassionate environment as they recovered from bypass surgery. Read their full story at www.careopinion.ca/220

Kelly's words really resonated with me from the session with @careopinioncanada.bsky.social: "Stories are data with heart". The conversation is so inspiring and thank you for sharing your journey with us! #COconf25

At #coConf25 we're hearing from Don at @careopinioncanada.bsky.social on the importance of sharing and making sense of stories of care

'Deep listening to and learning from feedback can be powerful to make change'..... @careopinioncanada.bsky.social #COconf25

At #coConf25 it's so inspiring hearing about the @careopinioncanada.bsky.social journey so far 💓

Powerful words from Tracee Daschuk @careopinioncanada.bsky.social 'Everyone's story matters and everyone is part of the solution' 💬 #COconf25

Members of the Care Opinion team have been invited to present virtually at the Care Opinion UK Conference this week. We're honoured to share our work on an international stage and share what we have accomplished since our launch in 2024!

Care Opinion is a catalyst for change. Not only do the stories shared offer hope to Albertans who are experiencing the same thing, but healthcare professionals are taking the time to listen and connect with those they serve. For more information, click here: www.careopinion.ca/info/all-abo...

Your story matters, and so does your privacy. Care Opinion follows Alberta privacy laws and never shares your personal info. Help improve health care in Alberta by sharing your experience: www.careopinion.ca

Care Opinion is here for every corner of the healthcare system. Recently one Albertan shared how connecting with a clinical pharmacist shaped their care journey for the better. Read their story and more: www.careopinion.ca/95

⏰ The countdown is on — just 2 weeks until our Spring Conference 2025! There’s still time to save your spot and be part of a day full of powerful stories, connection, and learning. #COconf25 👉 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/216e24...

So delighted to see that our friends @careopinioncanada.bsky.social have now published their first 100 stories! What a great opportunity for healthcare services in Alberta to listen and learn from what the public have shared! #PatientExperience #HealthcareExperience #Healthcare

100 stories. 100 voices. 100 chances to listen and grow. We’ve reached a meaningful milestone on Care Opinion — 100 Albertans have shared their healthcare experiences. Each story matters. Each voice helps shape better care. 💙 Share yours: www.careopinion.ca

Care Opinion is the first of its kind in Canada, launching right here in Alberta. The nonprofit Imagine Citizens Network is the independent organization behind this new platform, enabling you to anonymously share your health story online with care providers. Find out more: www.careopinion.ca

Share your healthcare experience and help make change in Alberta. What's Your Story? Share on Care Opinion: www.careopinion.ca

The Care Opinion team is loving our time at the Primary Care Strategic Forum! 💜 We shared our story today with “The Power of Storytelling” and can’t wait for more great convos tomorrow. Let’s keep connecting, listening, and improving care together. Will we see you there?

Our conference is coming up on the 29th May @careopinion.org.uk! We've got some great speakers and some really engaging sessions. Find out more in our blog here: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12... #PatientFeedback #HealthcareFeedback #Health #Care

Calling all Alberta health professionals! Have you heard about Care Opinion in conversation with health colleagues & friends? Interested in bringing Care Opinion to your practice? Make it happen & make a difference. Contact us to learn more: www.careopinion.ca/info/all-abo...

Yesterday morning some of the Care Opinion Australia team were delighted to catch up again with some of the @careopinioncanada.bsky.social team! We had a ball (if you can't tell!) - building our relationships and sharing relational feedback wisdom together!

Hear from Laurie, Administrator and Second Line Moderator for Care Opinion on how moderation for stories shared on Care Opinion works! Click here to read the full moderation process for each story submitted on the Care Opinion website: www.careopinion.ca/info/moderat...

If you haven’t checked out Care Opinion yet, you should. It’s easy to use and each day, more Albertans are posting stories – both good & bad – about their healthcare experiences. Read their stories. Share your story. Make a difference. www.careopinion.ca

We're proud to sponsor the Primary Care Strategic Forum — a key event driving primary care transformation in Alberta.

Care Opinion representatives and storytellers were featured on @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social, sharing how your stories are helping shape and improve healthcare in Alberta. Please click the link below to watch the full segment: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Did you know…Care Opinion has a longstanding history in the UK, Ireland, and Australia? 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇦🇺 Care Opinion has been giving patients a voice in these countries and with that, improving their health learning systems. Find out more about Care Opinion in Canada and elsewhere at www.careopinion.ca.