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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · 8d

Yesterday, CFPC President @carriedbernard.bsky.social appeared before the Standing Committee on Health, urging expanded residency training and stronger support for internationally trained physicians in joining the Canadian system, so they can deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across Canada.

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Oct 3

So concerning.

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Nosferatu @realnosferatu.bsky.social · Sep 25

R.I.P.
cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/edmonton...

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Sep 26

I am devastated to read this. May his memory be forever a blessing.

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · Sep 16

CFPC President @carriedbernard.bsky.social reminds us in the latest @cfpjournal.bsky.social issue that reconciliation is a journey we are all called on to take together:

Our commitment to reconciliation

![Figure][1]</img> This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action.[1][2] We’ve had 10 years to address the calls but, in truth, we’ve had much longer to come to terms with Canada’s harmful

www.cfp.ca

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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · Aug 19

Health Canada Approves LP.8.1 Variant Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech www.newswire.ca/news-release...

More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

vials of pfizer's original COVID vaccine

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks to @maxwellsmith.bsky.social for this helpful post about masks in health-care settings 👇👇👇👇

Maxwell Smith, PhD @maxwellsmith.bsky.social · Jul 31

Debate over whether to make respirator use in health care settings universal should begin by eliciting responses to the following question:

If universal respirator use among health care workers could prevent the death of one patient/year, would you consider such a policy/practice 'worth' it?

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · Jul 23

“We create, assess, and protect professional standards, stand behind certification, and maintain self-regulation. We advocate nationally, steward CPD, and bring all Chapters together for discussion and advocacy.”

📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our ‘Ivory Tower’ and stuffy persona: This is generally linked to our standards functions. Many family doctors struggle to see the relevance but it’s a bit like air: Mostly invisible and vital.” www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Jul 6

How do you find a dentist where you feel ok?

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you for posting this @sophienadeau.bsky.social . I really enjoyed it!

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · Jun 29

Please share this photo and story widely. There is a window of time to help this person whose life might be in grave danger.

"approximately 5'8" in height, with a beard. They were wearing eyeglasses, with a black t-shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and holding a black water bottle."

1 person came in contact with a bat that may have rabies: Toronto Public Health

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is looking for a person who came into contact with a bat that may have a rabies infection on Wednesday.

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · Jun 12

“In my first FMM column I promised to keep you informed by providing timely, meaningful updates. […] with that in mind I would like to tell you about our recent May Board meeting.”

📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · Jun 5

This month and beyond, we encourage you to learn more about the contributions to family medicine by CFPC members who are Indigenous, and how we can all promote culturally safe care: www.cfpc.ca/en/news-...

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · May 23

Québec Government’s proposed bill 106 is a threat to both quality of care and to family medicine. It devalues family medicine, which will likely worsen the current shortage of primary care physicians. FPs need more support and more resources to deliver appropriate care to their patients

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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · May 23

Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak’s total close to 1,800 www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/measl... @cdnpress.bsky.social

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

Public Health nurse Lauri Bidinot demonstrates how to give a measles shot to a young girl at Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ont., on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · May 21

“We are realists and we are taught to journey with our patients, no matter what life serves up. We share in their joy, and when there is bad news we acknowledge the suffering and offer realistic hope.”

📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · May 19

Today is World #Familydoctor Day. Family Doctors are the backbone of all great primary healthcare systems, providing comprehensive compassionate community based care. Today, please thank a family doctor for their commitment and care! www.cfpc.ca/en/about-us/...

The Leadership Corner | The College of Family Physicians of Canada

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · May 19

Mazel tov!

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you for the years you gave to your patients and the profession. You will be missed. 🙏

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · May 6

Get answers to your burning questions at the May 12th CFPC Member Town Hall. Topics include member classes, financial updates, and advocacy efforts. Register now for this virtual event. cfpc.zoom.us/webinar...

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · May 5

I can almost smell them!

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Apr 29

Congratulations.

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Carrie Bernard MD (she/her) @carriedbernard.bsky.social · Apr 25

Grateful to receive wisdom today from @tanyatalaga.bsky.social at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada's conference. We must be willing to "stand up and say something" #reconciliation #theknowing

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College of Family Physicians | Collège des médecins de famille @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social · Apr 23

As Canadians head to the polls, let’s demand that health care remains a top priority. Family doctors are irreplaceable, improving health outcomes and system efficiency. Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

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