📍Living in AB but originally a BC gal. 🌿 Big fan of nature, science, and cats (especially mine). she/her/hers. Opinions are my own.
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7 Dec 2022
We’re hiring! @foothillspcn is looking for an Evaluation & Data Analyst to support PCN programs and service delivery. Feel free to reach out with questions about the organization or role!
JD and application instructions in the link below. Closes Dec 16
Careers.ca/careers
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
22 Sep 2022
#editorschoice by @gina_ginao et al. "Factors associated with intention to receive vaccines for bacterial sexually transmitted infections among young HPV-vaccinated Canadian women." Over 80% of participants were interested in receiving future vaccines. rdcu.be/cVJip
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“We’ve been struggling with recruitment and retention, with enough physicians, nurses, midwives, for two decades,” said Dr. Jude Kornelsen, with the UBC Centre for Rural Research.
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29 Apr 2022
The Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network is hiring a full time (40hrs / week) Evaluation and Data Analyst.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions about the position ☺️
Application closes May 13. Job posting available at CFPCN.ca/careers
@foothillspcn
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4 Mar 2022
Last Friday was my last day with the @UCalgary @C3_ResNetwork. I am so grateful for the mentorship, opportunities, and the people I got to know over the last 2.5 years!
I’m also excited for my next career venture that began this week with the wonderful team at @foothillspcn 🙌🏼
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11 Jan 2022
No previous #icu stay is required to participant in this study - reach out to @lau_c_hernandez or @C3_ResNetwork to learn more!
We are seeking participants in 🇨🇦 for a study on perceptions of important factors of #vasopressor therapy (treatment for ⬇️ blood pressure) in the #ICU. No prior knowledge is required. The study involves a virtual focus group or interview. Contact our team for more info! 📩
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
#FeaturedResearch -🚨Hot off the press! In this @HSRatBMC article, ICU stakeholders evaluated transitions in care tools. Rankings were influenced by comprehensiveness, language, & clinical workflow impact. Considerations for potential tools are discussed 👉bit.ly/3eUtpbZ
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23 Dec 2021
All I wanted for Christmas was for this to be published 😅 everything else is gravy now.
Grateful for the mentorship and support throughout this project. All co-authors and more were instrumental in the success of this review!
#FeaturedResearch -🚨Hot off the press! This @Crit_Care scoping review identified education, patient & family engagement, and communication with healthcare professionals are facilitators to a successful discharge from the #ICU, #PICU, and #NICU.🏥🔗ow.ly/EcIX50HfHVS
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20 Dec 2021
Still a very reactive model of care. We need safe injection sites and harm reduction approaches. Options for recovery are important, yes, but addiction supports must encompass more stages and not depend on one’s desire to enter a treatment program or not.
20 Dec 2021
Firefighters to play key role in offering addiction treatment. A first in Canada, firefighters in Edmonton are joining the fight against opioid overdose by supporting immediate access to addiction treatment and supporting families: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8…
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
17 Nov 2021
If you have had or continue to suffer from COVID-19 symptoms and want to be trained as a patient researcher to support future covid work please let us know. Reach out to me with questions or interests. @ikhenderson @Pts4Chg @LongCovidCanada @LongCovidGroup @LongCOVIDPhysio
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
8 Oct 2021
A team of nurse researchers is interviewing Albertan ICU nurses, and redeployed nurses, to understand what the impact of ICU expansion is on the care provided. To participate, please signup for an interview with this link: forms.gle/g884DnTkBHBoHgS4A or the QR code below.
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8 Oct 2021
A well written, thorough report about global COVID-19 vaccine distribution & how a good intention struggled with execution.
IMO speaks to larger issues of inequity & the concept of saviorism that aren’t just a result of one company but a broader mindset thebureauinvestigates.com/st…
19 Sep 2021
If you live in #yyc and don’t have a printer available to you to print your vaccine record, @calgarylibrary has free printing services with your library account (which is also free!) 👇🏼
calgarylibrary.ca/your-libra…
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
16 Sep 2021
"The outcomes are better for people who have been vaccinated."
Dr. @kmfiest on how vaccination status informs life and death decisions in hospitals related to #COVIDAB and triage protocols, on #RealTalkRJ.
WATCH: youtu.be/veEL90kJoxU?t=4155
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
#abpoli
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
Listen in tomorrow at 10:00 MT as @kmfiest joins
@ryanjespersen on Real Talk Live to discuss ICU triage criteria and interpretation of the AHS triage policy
#RealTalkRJ #ICUcapacity #triageprotocols
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
21 Aug 2021
Interior Health is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Interior Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. More details here: bit.ly/3gjQg1M
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16 Aug 2021
Hey hey it’s me! 👋🏼
Kara (@k_plotnikoff) is a Research Associate with Dr. @kmfiest, overseeing the @CIHR_IRSC funded Transitions in Care research program. Kara has a Master's degree in Public Health and when she isn't working, you can find her in the gym, on a mountain, or buried in a book! 🏔️📖
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10 Jul 2021
Thanks to all that contributed to this project!! Grateful I had the opportunity to see this to the end with the support from @gina_ginao, @LaurWSmith and the rest of the @HPV_research team. Very happy to see this out in print 🤗
5 Jul 2021
New publication alert! Gonorrhea was identified as the highest priority for STI vaccine research. Read the"Priorities for sexually transmitted infection vaccine research and development: Results from a survey of global leaders and representatives" here: ow.ly/GGcs50FpbRq
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Kara Plotnikoff, MPH retweeted
5 Jul 2021
Congratulations to @k_plotnikoff, @Robine_RD, @DrTroyG, @gina_ginao, and the rest of the team for another successful publication that continues scientific work in vaccine development and program planning. #VaccinesWork
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30 Jun 2021
Quick read from my friend about the impacts of inequality and inequity on dealing with climate change. We need progressive action now. aprincelea.medium.com/buying…
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