Doctor of Social Sciences student on a mission to understand, assess, and increase #HealthLiteracy & mininmize barriers to care in underserved communities❤️🩹
Joined April 2020
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Allergist tip of the day: this one is for Canadians!
Health Canada approved the nasal spray form of epinephrine today. Amazing news for those with anaphylaxis and needle hesitation!
ALT Health Canada approves Neffy, nasal epi
ALT Neffy will be available summer 2026
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Sydney G retweeted
Apr 17
ZERO cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in women under age 25 in Australia 🇦🇺
None . Nada . Zip.
For the first time since records began!
How did this happen?
One word
VACCINES!!!!!
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Apr 16
It’s Advanced Care Planning Day 💜
Today is a reminder to make sure the person you’re caring for continues to receive the care they need, even if they can no longer make their own healthcare decisions.
Take steps now to get prepared:
ontario.ca/document/guide-pr…
#ACPDay
ALT A caregiver posing with a senior. Text reads: Advanced Care Planning Day.
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Sydney G retweeted
Tips to prevent anaemia:
Choose foods rich in iron, folate, vitamin A and B12.
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Call for Justice 3.1:
Health and wellness are rights, not privileges.
Care must be equitable, culturally grounded, and accessible.
Unequal access leads to unequal outcomes.
#MMIWG2S #CallsForJustice #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth
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Apr 14
Looking forward to hearing the perspectives of local providers, researchers, and community members!👩⚕️
Northern MedTalks is back on April 23!
We’re back in the Vale Cavern this April for an evening of inspiring talks from a diverse range of Northern health voices.
This event is a true partnership between Science North and the Laurentian Science Communication Graduate program. Our speakers — including researchers and community partners — work side by side with these talented emerging science communicators to bring their expertise to the stage.
It’s an incredible look at the heart of healthcare in our own backyard and the storytelling that brings it to life.
Thursday, April 23
📍 The Vale Cavern at Science North
6:30pm Doors | 7:00pm Start
Tickets: $10 ($9 for members)
Your ticket donation helps us keep STEM programs running for communities across Northern Ontario.
Reserve yours here: sciencenorth.ca/medtalks
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29 Aug 2025
Across Ontario, hospitals are improving health care accessibility through innovative models of care. Learn more about @HSN_Sudbury's MOTIVE project, revolutionizing stroke care in Sudbury by bringing specialized teams directly to patients: ow.ly/luow50WN2Kx
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Feb 26
Got questions? Write them down before your appointment so you don’t forget. Getting clear information can help you make the best choices for your health. Learn more: health.choc.org/health-liter… #HealthierNJ #HealthLiteracy
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Only 1 in 10 adults can effectively navigate the U.S. healthcare system.
Michael Villaire, CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Advancement, explains why health literacy awareness is the first step to better outcomes: healthcareittoday.com/2025/1…
@HealthcareGPSai #IHA #HealthLiteracy #digitalhealth
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Sydney G retweeted
11 Apr 2021
If you’re 55 and older you can book an appointment for a vaccine at a pharmacy in @GreaterSudbury! How awesome is that! @PublicHealthSD covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-…
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Lisez ce que certains de nos patients avaient à dire au sujet de notre Service des urgences virtuel. bit.ly/3daz7X9 Vous pouvez fixer votre rendez-vous aujourd’hui à hsnsudbury.ca/SUvirtuel
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Sydney G retweeted
12 Apr 2021
Check out this great article;
theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
Together, we can do anything!
#VaccinesSaveLives #ThisIsOurShot
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Read what some of our patients had to say about the Virtual Emergency Department. bit.ly/3daz7X9 You can book an appointment today at HSNsudbury.ca/virtualED
ALT Patients visit with one of our Emergency Department doctors virtually.
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Sydney G retweeted
7 Apr 2021
As the founder of Physician Support Line, I just want to gently remind my med student and doctor colleagues that we are here to vent, grieve, cry, debrief on any subject. Does not have to be a crisis at all. We are just docs supporting docs & report to no one.
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16 Mar 2021
In Cantonese, Punjabi, Tagalog and many other different languages, health care workers and LTC residents aged 22 to 94 explain why they got the COVID-19 vaccine to help combat vaccine hesitancy in their communities.
Watch more here:
thestar.com/news/canada/2021…
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8 Mar 2021
A message from Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Nmishomis Gordon Waindubence on #InternationalWomensDay:
#empowHER
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24 Feb 2021
Milena from Curve Lake First Nation all ready for #PinkShirtDay
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17 Feb 2021
Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay! Scientific evidence shows that there are many positive benefits of giving, receiving, or even witnessing kindness. Try out an idea below or visit this link for more great suggestions: randomactsofkindness.org. #MakeKindnessTheNorm #ExploreTheGood
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