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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · 6d

My 7-year-old son has stopped calling me “dude”.
Now, I’m “bro”.
Not sure what to make of either?

Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · 9d

This is a shocking stat: « There are currently 152 people in hospital and 15 Albertans in the ICU because of the illness. »
Up until very recently, that number would have been zero. #Measles is preventable.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Albertan dies from measles

An Albertan has died from complications due to measles, government data released Thursday says.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 22d

Political interference in health care sets a dangerous precedent.

The CMA is calling on the Alberta government to refrain from using the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that threatens patient care.

CMA calls on Alberta government to refrain from using notwithstanding clause to interfere with patient care

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) calls on the Alberta government to refrain from invoking the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that directly interferes in the clinical care of patient...

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David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social · 24d

The U.S. has so many mass shootings that remembering which maniac did which one is genuinely difficult.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 24d

Rep. Kamlager-Dove: "Dylann Roof, who followed white supremacist propaganda, murdered nine black parishioners in Charleston in 2015. Do you deny this?"

Patel: "Sorry. Dylann Ruth? Roof? Can you give me some more information?"

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · 26d

When the question is the answer.

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Sep 6

« Got an issue? Here’s a tissue. »

#ThingsILearnFromMyKid

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Seems doctors don’t like the idea of marinating kids in polio or measles.

Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · Sep 4

Childhood vaccines prevent illness and save lives. The CMA stands with America's doctors to call on Florida to reverse its plans to end vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance. Vaccines are one of the safest, most effective tools in the fight against preventable diseases.

AMA statement on Florida ending all vaccine mandates

AMA strongly opposes Florida’s plan to end all vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance, and urges Florida to reconsider.

www.ama-assn.org

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy Pride, Ottawa! How far we’ve come. 🌈

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Aug 21

From the Zero Percent Surprising Department.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · Aug 19

Co-sign

The AAP “recommends the COVID vaccine for all young children age 6 months through 23 months. Children younger than 2 years old are at highest risk for severe COVID-19.”

[And - see next post below]

www.healthychildren.org/English/heal...

When Should Kids Get the COVID Vaccine?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the COVID vaccine for all young children age 6 months through 23 months. Children younger than 2 years old are at highest risk for severe COVID-19 and hos...

www.healthychildren.org

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Jul 23

Congratulations to Dr Trevor Arnason on his appointment as #Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health! 👏
And congratulations to all of us who live here - we’ve been blessed with public health leaders truly committed to the common good. Trevor will very much be in that tradition.
ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · Jun 28

We are relieved to see the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta grant an injunction which restores Alberta physicians' ability to make clinical decisions based on evidence, in consultation with patients and their families.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill | CBC News

Judgement puts on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.

www.cbc.ca

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Jun 27

Canadian and American medical schools are, well, consciously uncoupling. 🇨🇦 This will protect Canadian universities from US political interference in medical education and will enable quicker, nimbler response to homegrown issues.
tinyurl.com/2mj568v4

Why it’s important Canada accredits its own medical schools

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Jun 13

From November 2024 (when Trump was elected) to April 2025, there has been a 788% increase in American doctors applying for licences to practice in Canada.
mcc.ca/news/welcomi... via @medcouncilcan.bsky.social @alexmunter.bsky.social

Welcoming U.S. doctors to Canadian practice | Medical Council of Canada

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Jun 12

Interesting new update from the Medical Council of Canada about American physicians coming to Canada: 718% increase in US doctors opening a portal.physiciansapply.ca/Account/Init... account, first step in pursuing registration in Canada.
mcc.ca/news/welcomi...

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Mike Bishop 🇨🇦🇺🇸 @thatmikebishop.bsky.social · Jun 11

Learn about Canada’s movement to delay kids’ smartphone adoption #UnpluggedCanada @alexmunter.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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WHO @who.int · Jun 10

Vaccines are rigorously tested, they are effective, and they save lives. More than 150 million lives have been saved in the past 50 years thanks to vaccines!

But you may be worried about what's in them?
So, let’s break it down ⬇

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Jun 9

This is my friend Vera Gara and her late husband George. Vera survived two Nazi death camps. The National #Holocaust Memorial in #Ottawa is an important place of solace and remembrance for her and for all who care about the Holocaust and its lessons. Saddened to hear of its desecration today. 💔

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Jun 8

Another province welcomes American clinicians targeted by cuts, criticism and political interference: “We recognize that they're facing some tough challenges right now in the United States and we want them to know that Manitoba will welcome you with open arms.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Manitoba launches campaign to recruit health-care workers from U.S. states facing political challenges | CBC News

The Manitoba government has launched a campaign to attract health-care workers from U.S. border states as the province continues to face medical staffing shortages and political tensions have some Ame...

www.cbc.ca

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · Jun 4

When I was growing up, governments and other institutions tried to render LGBTQ people invisible in the hopes we would disappear. It didn’t work.

As Harvey Milk said, « I have tasted freedom. I will not give up that which I have tasted.«

Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · Jun 3

Hegseth Orders Navy to Strip Name of Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk from Ship

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Hegseth Orders Navy to Strip Name of Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk from Ship — Military.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to take the rare step of renaming a ship, one that bears the name of a gay rights icon, documents and sources show.

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

RFK Jr.’s stance on #COVID19 vaccines for pregnant women is profoundly unethical. Removing the Covid vaccine recommendation jeopardizes the health of pregnant women and babies alike, by Ruth R. Faden www.statnews.com/2025/06/03/c... via @statnews.com @caulfieldtim.bsky.social #vaccination #bioethics

RFK Jr.’s stance on Covid vaccines for pregnant women is profoundly unethical

It is squarely unethical to treat healthy pregnant women differently than other groups that are similarly at elevated risk of serious Covid illness, writes one bioethicist.

www.statnews.com

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · May 30

We're thrilled to share that our CEO @alexmunter.bsky.social has received the Champions for Children Award from Children First Canada. His leadership & dedication to advancing the rights of children and youth have left a lasting, positive impact across Canada.

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · May 29

Calgary adding fluoride back into drinking water starting June 30- after rise in cavities and plebiscite that supported the move. @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Calgary adding fluoride back into drinking water starting on June 30

Fluoride will officially be reintroduced to Calgary’s drinking water at the end of June.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · May 28

While we wish it wasn’t necessary, the Canadian Medical Association has joined three Alberta doctors in filing a constitutional challenge to Alberta’s Bill 26, to protect the relationship between patients, their families and doctors when it comes to making treatment decisions.

Canadian Medical Association files legal challenge to protect the rights of patients and families to make medical decisions

Today, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), along with three Alberta doctors, will file a constitutional challenge to Alberta’s Bill 26, to protect the relationship between patients, their families...

www.cma.ca

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Alex Munter @alexmunter.bsky.social · May 17

I have apparently reached an age too ambiguous for young people. I was both carded and offered a seniors’ discount in the same week by youthful retail staff.

#MiddleAgedManOfMystery

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