Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth, MD PhD
@nilikm.bsky.social
Family doctor | mother | medical #anthropology | #McGill | #UCL | #Yale | writer | #feminism | RxAdvocacy | Fulbright Scholar | Commonwealth Scholar | Jabapalooza | #WomenInMedicine | #Ottawa | #MedSky | personal account (she/her) 🇨🇦
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Kaplan-Myrth: Why I resigned as a trustee from the OCDSB
Antisemitic comments and death threats from outsiders, coupled with an utter lack of support from inside the board, have forced my hand.
ottawacitizen.com
“If you resign as trustee, please tell people why,”‘said a friend. Here’s my story. #OCDSD should be investigated for governance dysfunction. Antisemitism is unchecked in #Ottawa and society. This is a cautionary tale about school boards and populist extremism.
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Patient came in with sore throat. While waiting for rapid Strep test result we glanced back at the Covid-19 RAT result: positive. Reminder that masking in health care makes sense, if you don’t want everyone in your waiting room to go home sick, your staff to get sick, and physicians to get sick.
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Patient came in with sore throat. While waiting for rapid Strep test result we glanced back at the Covid-19 RAT result: positive. Reminder that masking in health care makes sense, if you don’t want everyone in your waiting room to go home sick, your staff to get sick, and physicians to get sick.
Post-op follow-up today, given the bill of good health by my surgeon. However, endometrial (uterine) cancer is the most common of gynecological cancers and many women in my situation wait more than a year for a hysterectomy (less OR time for gyne). More on that next week. Have a peaceful weekend.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Post-op follow-up today, given the bill of good health by my surgeon. However, endometrial (uterine) cancer is the most common of gynecological cancers and many women in my situation wait more than a year for a hysterectomy (less OR time for gyne). More on that next week. Have a peaceful weekend.
News: I was accepted into Harvard’s Global Public Health Leadership Program. (A remote program, while still working here in Canada).
In the context of decreased vaccination rates globally, misinformation, and the loss of science literacy, family docs are needed to lead in public health.
Let’s go!
In the context of decreased vaccination rates globally, misinformation, and the loss of science literacy, family docs are needed to lead in public health.
Let’s go!
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
News: I was accepted into Harvard’s Global Public Health Leadership Program. (A remote program, while still working here in Canada).
In the context of decreased vaccination rates globally, misinformation, and the loss of science literacy, family docs are needed to lead in public health.
Let’s go!
In the context of decreased vaccination rates globally, misinformation, and the loss of science literacy, family docs are needed to lead in public health.
Let’s go!
This is the best 51st birthday, snow gently falling outside this morning, family hanging out together, living the high life in Montreal before the Paul McCartney concert tonight.
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This is the best 51st birthday, snow gently falling outside this morning, family hanging out together, living the high life in Montreal before the Paul McCartney concert tonight.
This is the best 51st birthday, snow gently falling outside this morning, family hanging out together, living the high life in Montreal before the Paul McCartney concert tonight.
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is the best 51st birthday, snow gently falling outside this morning, family hanging out together, living the high life in Montreal before the Paul McCartney concert tonight.
We ❤️ Montréal. Here for the weekend to celebrate my 51st, visit haunts from our McGill days (some things have changed in 30 years, and some like Santropol have remained the same). Enjoyed the Musée des Beaux Arts’ Monkman exhibit. Tomorrow, we see Paul McCartney in concert. Carpe diem!
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We ❤️ Montréal. Here for the weekend to celebrate my 51st, visit haunts from our McGill days (some things have changed in 30 years, and some like Santropol have remained the same). Enjoyed the Musée des Beaux Arts’ Monkman exhibit. Tomorrow, we see Paul McCartney in concert. Carpe diem!
Lest we forget. Thinking on Remembrance Day 2025 about Flanders fields and Canadian veterans, and about all who have died in war, around the world, throughout history.
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Lest we forget. Thinking on Remembrance Day 2025 about Flanders fields and Canadian veterans, and about all who have died in war, around the world, throughout history.
It is officially winter in Ottawa, Canada. A man in the neighbourhood started making this giant snowman in 2021 in support of front line health care workers (they’d stand outside cheering in the evenings). The tradition continues, rebuilt (from his heart kept in the freezer all summer) for Nov 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It is officially winter in Ottawa, Canada. A man in the neighbourhood started making this giant snowman in 2021 in support of front line health care workers (they’d stand outside cheering in the evenings). The tradition continues, rebuilt (from his heart kept in the freezer all summer) for Nov 2025.
The 102 year old grandmother of a close childhood friend died today in Baltimore. I can’t attend the funeral because it is too risky to travel across the border from Canada to the USA. These are friends who took me into their home when I was kicked out. I loved her like a Bubbie. In blessed memory 💔
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The 102 year old grandmother of a close childhood friend died today in Baltimore. I can’t attend the funeral because it is too risky to travel across the border from Canada to the USA. These are friends who took me into their home when I was kicked out. I loved her like a Bubbie. In blessed memory 💔
That’s a wrap! Another successful Covid-19 and flu vaccine Jabapalooza clinic—a pleasure to return to work to ensure that all of our patients from 6 months to 100 years are protected this season. And fun to teach medical students, too.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
That’s a wrap! Another successful Covid-19 and flu vaccine Jabapalooza clinic—a pleasure to return to work to ensure that all of our patients from 6 months to 100 years are protected this season. And fun to teach medical students, too.
I return 4 weeks post-op as a physician today, with a Covid-19 and flu vaccine clinic for our patients. Jabapalooza, as a patient named it in 2021, helped to protect more than 20,000 people. We taught medical students how to run vaccine clinics, engaged community, and showed that family med leads.
November 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I return 4 weeks post-op as a physician today, with a Covid-19 and flu vaccine clinic for our patients. Jabapalooza, as a patient named it in 2021, helped to protect more than 20,000 people. We taught medical students how to run vaccine clinics, engaged community, and showed that family med leads.
It is snowing in downtown Ottawa.
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It is snowing in downtown Ottawa.
Excellent report to the Canadian Senate on antisemitism and online extremism. Everything he says captures my experiences of hate and vile harassment from 2020-2025. We need to enforce our legislation and address hate that is produced, distributed, and amplified online.
www.alcca.ca/post/examini...
www.alcca.ca/post/examini...
Examining Antisemitism, Terrorism, and Online Extremism: Insights from Canada’s Senate Study
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights is examining antisemitism in Canada, building on prior work by the House of Commons. Read opening statements from Secure Canada CEO Sheryl Saperia and Cen...
www.alcca.ca
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Excellent report to the Canadian Senate on antisemitism and online extremism. Everything he says captures my experiences of hate and vile harassment from 2020-2025. We need to enforce our legislation and address hate that is produced, distributed, and amplified online.
www.alcca.ca/post/examini...
www.alcca.ca/post/examini...
The Blue Jays tried hard. ⚾️🇨🇦
Any other physicians out there concerned for their physical health? Dismayed by the expectation that these men play through so much pain.
Any other physicians out there concerned for their physical health? Dismayed by the expectation that these men play through so much pain.
November 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Blue Jays tried hard. ⚾️🇨🇦
Any other physicians out there concerned for their physical health? Dismayed by the expectation that these men play through so much pain.
Any other physicians out there concerned for their physical health? Dismayed by the expectation that these men play through so much pain.
Woohoo!!!! Go Jays!
November 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Woohoo!!!! Go Jays!
Our clinic pumpkin: Vaccines save lives. Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Our clinic pumpkin: Vaccines save lives. Happy Halloween!
I just had to file a police report because a man thought he’d harass me by leaving a message at my office saying I’d have deserved to die from uterine cancer because I helped immunize people against COVID-19. The day I return from medical leave I’m running a Covid-19 and flu clinic. Not intimidated.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I just had to file a police report because a man thought he’d harass me by leaving a message at my office saying I’d have deserved to die from uterine cancer because I helped immunize people against COVID-19. The day I return from medical leave I’m running a Covid-19 and flu clinic. Not intimidated.
Pathology result is in: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia. Precancerous. High risk of progression. The most common gyne cancer in N America. The definitive treatment is hysterectomy.
So thankful for the medical care I’ve received.
Women, if you bleed post-menopause seek medical attention.
So thankful for the medical care I’ve received.
Women, if you bleed post-menopause seek medical attention.
October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Pathology result is in: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia. Precancerous. High risk of progression. The most common gyne cancer in N America. The definitive treatment is hysterectomy.
So thankful for the medical care I’ve received.
Women, if you bleed post-menopause seek medical attention.
So thankful for the medical care I’ve received.
Women, if you bleed post-menopause seek medical attention.
I don’t know what the future holds (not that any of us do, but I’m waiting on pathology results). While I’m a patient instead of a physician, I am enjoying long autumn walks with friends and family and time to feed the chickadees.
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I don’t know what the future holds (not that any of us do, but I’m waiting on pathology results). While I’m a patient instead of a physician, I am enjoying long autumn walks with friends and family and time to feed the chickadees.
Love is my husband baking fresh homemade GF pretzels for us while we watch the World Series.
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Love is my husband baking fresh homemade GF pretzels for us while we watch the World Series.
Hands up if you remember the Drive of ‘85 🇨🇦⚾️
Elbows up, Jays!
Elbows up, Jays!
October 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Hands up if you remember the Drive of ‘85 🇨🇦⚾️
Elbows up, Jays!
Elbows up, Jays!
Not generally a fan of Doug Ford, but love the ad.
Trump’s tantrums have led many Canadians to boycot American products and refrain from traveling to the US.
Thanking our lucky stars that we have PM Carney to guide Canada through this turbulence.
Elbows up and Shabbat shalom 🇨🇦
Trump’s tantrums have led many Canadians to boycot American products and refrain from traveling to the US.
Thanking our lucky stars that we have PM Carney to guide Canada through this turbulence.
Elbows up and Shabbat shalom 🇨🇦
October 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Not generally a fan of Doug Ford, but love the ad.
Trump’s tantrums have led many Canadians to boycot American products and refrain from traveling to the US.
Thanking our lucky stars that we have PM Carney to guide Canada through this turbulence.
Elbows up and Shabbat shalom 🇨🇦
Trump’s tantrums have led many Canadians to boycot American products and refrain from traveling to the US.
Thanking our lucky stars that we have PM Carney to guide Canada through this turbulence.
Elbows up and Shabbat shalom 🇨🇦
Family doctor here: Friendly reminder to get your flu shot. Had mine today!
Making sure our patients are all up to date with their flu shots as well as Covid-19 boosters (family medicine can do this in our clinics, and people without a family doc can go to the pharmacy).
Making sure our patients are all up to date with their flu shots as well as Covid-19 boosters (family medicine can do this in our clinics, and people without a family doc can go to the pharmacy).
October 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Family doctor here: Friendly reminder to get your flu shot. Had mine today!
Making sure our patients are all up to date with their flu shots as well as Covid-19 boosters (family medicine can do this in our clinics, and people without a family doc can go to the pharmacy).
Making sure our patients are all up to date with their flu shots as well as Covid-19 boosters (family medicine can do this in our clinics, and people without a family doc can go to the pharmacy).
Public health alert for Ottawa: Five measles infections confirmed Oct 21, 2025.
Measles is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and serious. Locations of outbreaks in link, below. Sadly, from there it spreads everywhere they went…
Get your measles vaccine. Effective and safe.
ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Measles is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and serious. Locations of outbreaks in link, below. Sadly, from there it spreads everywhere they went…
Get your measles vaccine. Effective and safe.
ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Ottawa Public Health alerting residents of measles exposure locations | City of Ottawa
At this time, the risk to the general population remains low. So far in 2025, OPH has confirmed ten measles infections, or cases, in Ottawa residents.
ottawa.ca
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Public health alert for Ottawa: Five measles infections confirmed Oct 21, 2025.
Measles is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and serious. Locations of outbreaks in link, below. Sadly, from there it spreads everywhere they went…
Get your measles vaccine. Effective and safe.
ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Measles is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and serious. Locations of outbreaks in link, below. Sadly, from there it spreads everywhere they went…
Get your measles vaccine. Effective and safe.
ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Meanwhile in Canada (apropos of baseball), Blue Jays on our porch. 🇨🇦
October 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Meanwhile in Canada (apropos of baseball), Blue Jays on our porch. 🇨🇦