Happy #NationalPhysiciansDay !

Couldn’t be prouder to do this work surrounded by incredible people. Dedicated, skillful, compassionate, enthusiastic, problem solvers, leaders and advocates.

Thank you 🙏

Minister Rechie Valdez, you're mistaken. This is not something Canada can recruit our way out of.
@Ontariosdoctors are facing financial strain, worsened by proposed tax changes. This could threaten physician practices and patient access.

Minister Valdez would poach MDs from other needy nations and her government would deem my 15 year old car makes me the 'absolute wealthiest'. Shocking words from the Minister of Small Business. Rechie Valdez Chrystia Freeland CanadianPM Canadian Medical Association Dr. Kathleen Ross

Does the Minister understand that Canadian medical students/residents training are supported financially by govt?

The idea of losing Canadian MDs is ok & are replaceable by foreign trained MDs makes no economic sense. & frankly is insulting to me as an educator of these trainees

If you carry a positive attitude, enjoy the rush of planning events (big and small) and have an eye for detail, we would love to consider you for this opportunity!

We are a small but mighty team that is making outsized impacts for kids living in Canada. Join us!

#WeCANforKids

Thnx The Globe and Mail for publishing this theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… The path to better health care doesn’t require further recommendations re how it should be fixed. It requires political leadership. Governing is not theoretical. The job of politicians is to implement actual solutions

Excited to meet past Canadian Medical Association President Dr. K. Smart Dr. Katharine Smart to discuss her upcoming Pediatric Academic Societies Leg. Breakfast talk on the US/Canadian approach to child health. Don't Miss out: May 6, 2024 @ 7:00 AM RT AMSPDC SPR American Academy of Pediatrics APS Academic Peds Assoc

Access to family doctor crucial step in weeding out fact from fiction healthydebate.ca/2024/03/topic/…

'72% of Canadians believe health-related misinformation is here to stay and getting worse.'

'Everyone deserves access to accurate, evidence-based health information.'

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For anyone doubting the primary care crisis in Canada, here is the latest international ranking from the Commonwealth Fund:

Canada ranks last of 10 countries in access to primary care.

It is again hard to call ourselves a universal health system. ctvnews.ca/canada/how-can…

Access to a trusted provider is critical to combat health misinformation which is on the rise! #primarycare

What are you most concerned about with governments inserting themselves into decisions between a doctor and their patient?

#patientsnotpolitics

Evidence-based care delivered by healthcare professionals - not politicians - is how Canadians get the quality care they deserve.

We make decisions with our patients based on their needs and with their input.

#patientsnotpolitics #CDNhealth #CDNpoli

Patients come to us for our expertise, shared decision making and a right to privacy and confidentiality. No 2 patients are the same and we offer advice tailored to our patients.

This is the job of doctors NOT politicians.

#patientsnotpolitics

Do crashing patients make you nervous 😰? They should! We've got your back, with back-to-back-to-back talks at #EMU2024 on crashing ED patients on May 8, 2024, with Katie Lin MD MPH 🇨🇦 Catherine Varner Dr. Katharine Smart
Check out the full agenda here:
emupdate.ca/agenda-2024/

🎙️NEW SPARK: Conversations podcast! Dr. Katharine Smart connects with Kiersten McMaster from BC Centre for Ability to explore the Pediatric Student Led Clinic initiative. Gain insights into its impact on children’s access to healthcare, health outcomes and HHR. Listen today: bit.ly/3IfqxVu

On #InternationalWomensDay I highlight &celebrate the many women continuing to inspire &support women to improve our world.
A few on my list: Senator F. Gigi Osler Dr Courtney Howard Dr. Katharine Smart Renee Fernandez, MD Dr. Kimberly Williams Dr. Mamta Gautam Dr. Nel Wieman Marcia J. Anderson Jane Philpott Dr. Joss Reimer

Have a listen!

Most folks wait for permission to build.

A few go ahead and get building.

Congrats on being a builder Tara Kiran!

Bold projects like this shape the conversation around primary care in Canada.

Also proud of the work of Canadian Medical Association and Dr. Kathleen Ross in this area.

Fantastic work. Huge congrats to Tara Kiran & the whole #OurCare team. You helped awaken Canada to the crisis in primary care, showing that >6.5 million Canadians lack access. Now you're helping with solutions & setting standards. Let's start talking about a #RightToPrimaryCare .