Kristin Foy
@K_Bonkowski
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MD, CCFP. Cat fanatic, recreational kayaker, registered yoga teacher. She/her
Moosomin, Saskatchewan
Joined February 2012
Thank you to Dr. @K_Bonkowski and her team for hosting a wonderful day of engagement and education. #ruralmedicine #moosomin #smaroadmap
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Congratulations to @usaskfamilymed for fully matching in the first round of @CaRMS_CA Well done!!
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While with my mom and child, someone asked if I’m over 12. Is that a compliment? #doogiehowser
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Some strange/very wrong claims going on in replies to some of my tweets Here’s some #COVID19SK facts ✅NONE of the 75 people in SK ICUs today are due to a vaccine adverse event ✅>75% of all SK ICU beds are looking after people w COVID ✅There are no empty @SaskHealth hospitals
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PSA, plz RT #Saskatchewan SK Vax Verifier (confirms proof of vaccine) / Vax Wallet apps now on Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS). SK VAX VERIFIER iOS: https://t.co/PbytUo1wTa Android: https://t.co/ScFULiPlOO SK VAX WALLET iOS: https://t.co/ds1HYaWt9o
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approach by specialty: neuro: tPA cards: PCI GI: golytely pulm: bronch neph: furosemide hospitalist: IV fluid ID: rec consult surg surg: rec consult IR IR: inari flowtriever urology: tamsulosin neurosurg: mannitol anes: mcgill forcepts EM: ketamine derm: steroid obgyn: c-section
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Some clarity on how you will get your vaccine appointment when it is your turn from @SaskHealth via @620ckrm. Learn more here:
620ckrm.com
Many people outside of Regina and Saskatoon have been wondering when and how they will be getting their first vaccine shot saying they have heard nothing from the provincial government on the matter,...
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Over 10K Canadians have volunteered to become FluWatchers. But more people are needed including you! Become a #FluWatcher and help monitor for influenza-like illness across 🇨🇦. 📧 Answer 2 anonymous questions ⏱️ 15 seconds/week Sign up: https://t.co/HXANy8l8OL
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Please ONLY call HealthLine 811 if you have symptoms and need to be assessed. Do not call just to see how busy the line is - this impacts others trying to call who require help.
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We ask employers to discontinue requirements for sick notes if they haven't already done so. 📝 place an unnecessary burden on the #CDNhealth system when we all need to focus on one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. #COVID19
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Have questions about COVID-19? Visit https://t.co/KJiNvfe8iI Includes info on frequently asked questions, guidance for mass gatherings, info sheets on self-monitoring/self-isolation + more. ** If you do NOT have symptoms of COVID-19, you do NOT need a test. **
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#TipsForNewDocs Share your laboratory pitfalls! Here's one: You don't need a uric acid level to diagnose gout. Don't be misled away from the right clinical diagnosis by the wrong interpretation of the labs. #kittlesonrules
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Things I wish I could successfully convince patients of: 1. Viral things don't need antibiotics 2. The go-to step in MSK injury is not an MRI & surgery 3. Chronic disease medications -are- doing them good 4. To not wear skinny jeans to a knee injury appointment #medtwitter
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Great article in the Moosomin World Spectator featuring @Tsl239Tara and retaining rural family docs! #ruralhealth #ruralmedicine
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