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Former account of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. Find us on Bluesky: https://t.co/2ucWrLnpdB
Hamilton, ON
Joined April 2012
Enroll in our free Mainpro+ Accredited CME about Community Paramedicine (CP)! Who: 🩺 Ontario Family Physicians & Residents What: 🚑 CP & its relevance to Family Medicine Why: ♥️CP Programs are growing & caring for patients in your community! Register: https://t.co/E8t80gOaW6
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In celebration of Canadian Women Physician's Day, we're sharing stories of family docs who have been recognized by their patients for their outstanding care & dedication. Dr. Ramgobin: https://t.co/Xi6YU0nF7V Dr. Waters: https://t.co/MWM1nsikvA Dr. Morand:
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.@McMasterU’s peer-to-peer awards recognize extraordinary staff members who contribute to a brighter McMaster. Congratulations to all award winners, including @machealthsci's Tracey Carr and Vinoth Mathiyalahan, on receiving TMG Peer-to-Peer Awards. https://t.co/F01IRhEaKn
news.mcmaster.ca
Each year, six TMG employees are recognized for their dedication and leadership. Meet this year's honourees and hear from the colleagues who nominated them. [...]Read More...
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Read our ✨New Study✨ here: https://t.co/QnYsBXZYvx The CP@clinic Program significantly improved health behaviours in low-income older adults in Ontario 🍎🥦📺 ✅ More fruits & veggies ✅ Less TV time ✅ Better dietary choices
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Cathy Risdon (@risdonc), professor and chair @McMasterFamMed, joined @cbcradio’s Cross Country Checkup to discuss the acute shortage of family doctors across Canada and the impact it has on both patients and the medical system. Learn more: https://t.co/0mdRoDVZVt
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What if palliative care was about living better? @SammyWinemaker, associate clinical professor @McMasterFamMed, joined White Coat Black Art to discuss palliative care and how her person-centered care treads the line between honesty and hope. Learn more: https://t.co/IiHnFGrvMA
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Congratulations to Alan Taniguchi, assistant clinical professor @McMasterFamMed, on receiving the 2025 Elizabeth Latimer Prize in Palliative Care. The award recognizes those with a record of advancing palliative care in the Greater Hamilton Area. https://t.co/ZI84lFEyVJ
fammed.mcmaster.ca
McMaster University’s Division of Palliative Care is excited to announce Alan Taniguchi as the recipient of the 2025 Elizabeth Latimer Prize in Palliative Care. The Latimer Prize recognizes a...
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Learn about four concerns related to xylazine use during pregnancy in this recently published article https://t.co/jQIO6ChXNY
@JOGC_Social
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Xylazine, an alpha-adrenergic agent, is a common adulterant in the non-prescribed opioid supply. It has multiplicative sedative effects when used with opioids and these effects can negatively impact...
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Second session @AlisonBakerMD of @McMasterFamMed #Brantford campus delivers an interactive session about Mentorship and transition to practice. #ROMPretreat
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This study looks at the co-occurrence between multimorbidity and polypharmacy among Canadians aged 45 to 85, using data from @clsa_elcv and @cpcssn Learn more https://t.co/wmcFmP1n4e
@PLOSONE
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Background There is an increasing prevalence of multiple conditions (multimorbidity) and multiple medications (polypharmacy) across many populations. Previous literature has focused on the prevalence...
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Did you know Canadian food processing practices greatly impact climate change & health? Our new guidebook offers ways to reduce carbon footprints & embrace greenspaces🍃 📖EN: https://t.co/oju7vmhTJb 📖FR: https://t.co/oAVGDiTNFF
@ccghc @McMasterFamMed @machealthsci @NourishLead
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The Consultation-Shared Care-Takeover Framework helps palliative care services reflect, plan, organize or monitor interactions with primary care providers and specialists. Learn about its development, evolution, and applications
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Background: Primary- and specialist-level palliative care services are needed. They should work collaboratively and synergistically. Although several service models have been described, these remain...
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This research found that each point drop in Concept Application Exercises scores increases the likelihood of referral to the remediation committee by 37%. Learn more
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Medical Science Educator - To better understand the link between formative assessments and progress difficulty, we conducted an analysis in the undergraduate MD program of the Michael G. DeGroote...
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For many childhood cancer survivors, completing treatment marks the start of a hopeful yet uncertain new chapter. @MacUPediatrics & @McMasterFamMed research is striving to bring cancer follow-up care closer to home ⬇️ https://t.co/4i6SBgAOnW
#InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
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It's #ResidentAppreciationWeek and we want to celebrate the amazing family medicine residents of Ontario! Do you know a resident who is an emerging leader & advocate for family medicine? Shine a spotlight on their amazing contributions: https://t.co/qsv3ljMkaQ
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💰🌍 Want to align your finances with #climateaction? Join us for Climate Proofing Your Finances on Feb 27! Learn from Tim Nash & Dr. Courtney Howard about sustainable investing & financial resilience. 🔗Register now: https://t.co/GKSs6ywb8h
@ccghc @McMasterFamMed
#GreenFinance
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Adapting @CPatClinic program for phone delivery during COVID-19: community paramedics screened residents in 36 social housing buildings for COVID-19, emergency preparedness and social health factors. Learn more
bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com
Background COVID-19 has changed healthcare access and delivery, especially impacting older adults. The Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) program is a chronic disease prevention, manageme...
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📢 New Study Alert 📢 Older adults in social housing in Ontario have: 📈 Higher rates of chronic disease & 📉 Lower cancer screening uptake than non-residents 🔗Read more: https://t.co/Gh6i6bRIVm
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Thanks family med residents for your dedication to patients, communities & family medicine! Meet those we've profiled: Dr. Seth Whitley: https://t.co/vjIGnznCDD Dr. Kaitlin Janvary: https://t.co/O0keGw5nNP Dr. Maria Leis: https://t.co/jjHzrxanG5
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Meet Claire Bodkin, an assistant clinical professor with @McMasterFamMed. Bodkin has devoted her work toward delivering care in underserved communities while also leading research on the health of people who are incarcerated. https://t.co/itkOpki5E0
healthsci.mcmaster.ca
In the far northern reaches of the Northwest Territories, nestled just 100 kilometres from the Arctic Ocean is the town of Inuvik. This small community, steeped in the darkness of polar night through...
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