"Even myself hearing that people are spending three and four and five months stays in hospitals because of bedsores … makes us realize the necessity to act." #PressureInjuries #SCI #Disability #LengthOfStay ⁦@SCIAlberta⁩

Happy #InternationalWomensDay Support reproductive freedom Support sex education Support universal contraception Support abortion access Support women’s health Fight gender pay gaps Fight gender inequality Fight gender-based violence Vote!

Health professionals: join us to hear the latest in Diabetes and Endocrine including COVID-19 in the endocrine system, male hypogonadism, ovarian insufficiency, opioids https://t.co/hbzb6JM5jH @EdmOdayminPCN @Albertadoctors @ABFamDocs @yegSouthsidePCN @EZMSA2 @EWPCNHealth

*Everything* we know about resilient systems says to integrate, not 'disaggregate'. Albertans, pls push back against this. No matter how you vote, this will not make #healthcare easier to access or safer... just more chaos in a stressed system. #abpoli https://t.co/RXP6ekzkeW

#HeartDisease is the leading cause of death for women, things we can do to change this: 1) Value women’s health 2) Support women-led research 3) Believe women, ALL women. ⁦@LibinInstitute⁩ ⁦@HeartandStroke⁩ ⁦@HTNCanada⁩ #WearRedCanada #HerHeartMatters

Still some spots remaining. Consider joining either virtually or in person. RTs appreciated too https://t.co/lESrvgR7xF @EMERGENCY_SCN @PfParks @shazmamithani @AHS_media @AHS_CentralZone @ahs_scn @ucalgarynursing @UCalgaryRural @AHS_YEGZone @ahs_ems @JasonCoppingAB

Congratulations @mihill68 A very well deserved recognition for the incredible work you have led in acute stroke and continue to lead! Such a privilege to work and learn from you.

Are you replacing old items after Christmas and wondering what to do with everything? If you donate your items to @GoodwillAB in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area and say they are for WIN House, Goodwill provides us with gift cards for our Champions to shop for what they need!

ICYMI “In 🇨🇦, as of August 2022, more than 1.4 million people – or about 14.8 % of adults who have contracted COVID-19 – say they experience (#LongCovid) symptoms three months or more after their initial infection.” @mbastaw @DP_Gross @BalrajKMann @KA_Churchill @Robmar702

I recently came across data on who we spend our time with over the course of our lives. The insights are simultaneously inspiring and depressing. Here are 6 graphs everyone needs to see:

#WorldDiabetesDay2022 Much progress has been made but there is much more to do w ⬆️ rates & barriers to access! For @AHS_media and @ahs_scn resources check out https://t.co/KSF1YwSEau 🏃🏾‍♀️🥗🚭

ICYMI .. Long Covid's astounding impact, explained in numbers and charts – video https://t.co/xpFy4kgvfy #LongCovid @BalrajKMann @shy_amlani @liskel01 @Pts4Chg

Proud to share our recent paper showing that pulmonary rehab delivered virtually at home during the pandemic is safe and effective for patients with respiratory conditions. https://t.co/v5U9INThnV @accpchest @PR_Assembly

Older adults with regular activity routines are happier and do better on cognitive tests, study finds https://t.co/1FAtPhao5q via @medical_xpress #aging Active adults "happier, less depressed and had better cognitive function than other participants." #Move!

Excellent piece on #longCovid by ⁦@edyong209⁩ “Brain fog isn’t like a hangover or depression. It’s a disorder of executive function that makes basic cognitive tasks absurdly hard.” ⁦@Pts4Chg⁩ ⁦@LongCOVIDPhysio⁩ ⁦@LongCovidOT⁩

Breaking - Ontario's recently disbanded Science Table says province needs a “proactive & comprehensive strategy” to manage #longCOVID, including substantial investments in research.” ⁦@Covid_Rehab⁩ ⁦@KA_Churchill⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁦@mbastaw⁩

There’s still time to grab teen burgers for the whole family for dinner tonight for @AWCanada #BurgersToBeatMS in support of @MSSocietyCanada Here’s all the easy ways to make dinner tonight! Let’s eat teen burgers Canada!

Dr. Michael Stickland led a study that looked at using a “transition bundle” and a care coordinator with hospitalized COPD patients. The bundle was found to lower hospital readmissions and increase patient follow-up with a family doctor. Read more:

Research suggests a leader's positive energy is the single most powerful predictor of organisational performance. Unlike physical or mental energy, positive relational energy doesn’t diminish with use; it grows. We can choose to build it https://t.co/QdIkdeJTD1 V @RosabethKanter

✔️this out. Understanding the early impact of Post-COVID Conditions in Alberta #LongCovid @SLKashuba @NicoleM91586860 @ShawnaCurry_ @paulwrightpfcc @BalrajKMann @KA_Churchill @mbastaw https://t.co/OMKMnxviGl