Reunited in stride with Andrew Boozary MD and Leigh Chapman RN PhD at NPAO 50th anniversary conference today. A delight to see you both, championing NPs as key players in primary care access and delivery. Yes, social medicine is a long time paradigm for NPs.

An excellent article by Matt Elliott that says it like it is - calling out the national disgrace of unsheltered and unhoused refugees across Canada. Why have some groups of newcomers been supported and others not? Persecution is the bottom line. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

And just like that, I turn the corner and meet Birgit Umaigba-Omoruyi 🇳🇬🇨🇦 and Erna Snelgrove in person at #ICN2023 . Happiness is finding each other in these spaces!

Reconnecting with a dear nursing friend from Queen's Nursing at #ICN2023 . So great to be here with you Terri Irwin and meet nurse leaders from THP. Nursing leadership in action!

Graduations are remarkable milestones. Especially for newcomers. This month I'll attend a high school graduation for a former patient of mine, an adult student-with phenomenal perseverance now calls herself a permanent resident. Let newcomers rise this #WorldRefugeeDay & always.

This is amazing. A dedicated group of interdisciplinary health care providers, specifically focusing on transition supports for those under housed during hospital discharge. High impact intervention during a critical time. We need more of this! Mid West Toronto Ontario Health Team Ontario Health

Presenting our findings on integrated care with sheltering organizations: “Access to Healthcare is a Human Right” @ #ICIC23 . Wonderful learnings & presentations from co-presenters re: collaborative programs, innovative models of outreach and evaluation. Women's College Hospital Women's College Hospital | Research

Thrilled to be here in Antwerp and connect with these amazing Canadian nurse researchers. Love that integrated care has brought us together. #ICIC23 Rosanra (rosie), Yoon PhD, NP Dr. Sue Bookey-Bassett sherry espin

My first poster presentation! KT in action - highlighting where hospitals can engage with sheltering organizations to co-create innovative models of care. Women's College Hospital Women's College Hospital | Research Bloomberg Nursing Jennifer Price Marie Pinard for igniting this passion in evaluative research.

Honouring nurses globally, Prof. Sheila Tlou upholds nursing as political and tells us to lean into evidence, data and carve mentorship into every turn of one’s nursing career. A perspective that resonates for us all. In peace, solidarity and unison this nursing week and beyond.

We call on NPs and the organizations that represent them to join provincial and national allies-fighting back to save publicly funded healthcare. NPs stand for our patients. We stand for Medicare. RNAO NPAO kathy hardill Leigh Chapman RN PhD Doris Grinspun RN, PhD LLD(hon),Dr(hc), FAAN,O.ONT Canadian Doctors for Medicare

Bring on team-based care! When working together our diverse skills are complimentary and can best serve diverse patient populations.

There is no denying that Doug Ford & Sylvia Jones’s decision to eliminate health coverage for those who are uninsured will increase wait times and that patients will suffer. Health care for all. Healthcare4All Coalition

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO FIGHT FOR #HEALTHCARE4ALL AND #STATUS4ALL

COVID-19 created a policy window, where ‘deservingness’ of health care was determined based on perceived risk & public safety. Healthcare is a human right & should not based on deservingness. We need universal access Ontario Health

Maintaining the Safe Third Country Agreement in the face of closing Roxham Rd is catastrophic.
Act quickly! Canada is planning to turn away refugees causing even more suffering and death. Send a message to PM Justin Trudeau right now! nwmd.io/s/twitter/ZxA6…

Right… there are many ways to welcome newcomers. Closing Roxham Rd. with the ‘expanded’ safe third county agreement in place is not one of them. Migrant Rights Network #StatusForAll OntarioHealthCoal'n

A beautiful commentary by Nanky Rai for our dear friend and colleague Suvendrini Lena’s exemplary work ‘Rubble’ that captures the grace and courage of Palestinians in Gaza. Show runs until March 18. What a gift in theatre.