Parksy
@pfparks.bsky.social
Emergency Physician. HC advocate. Got to kick at the darkness until it bleeds daylight.
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All of this. 💥 I have planned surgery in 2½ weeks. If the nurses are on strike, I won't cross their picket line. I'm a cancer patient (heavy user of provincial public health care). I know how hard those folks work & the deplorable conditions under which they save lives. Plus late mother was a nurse.
The OAG’s report on the failed DynaLIFE lab contract should alarm every Albertan.
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE) - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Examination Overview In late 2019, Alberta Health Services (AHS) began the process to outsource community laboratory services for the provincial healthcare system. This led to a $4.8 billion contract signed with DynaLIFE Dx (DynaLIFE) in May 2022, with service delivery scheduled to begin in December 2022. Eight months later, in August 2023, AHS terminated the agreement at the request of DynaLIFE’s owners. Given the significance … Continued
www.oag.ab.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
All of this. 💥 I have planned surgery in 2½ weeks. If the nurses are on strike, I won't cross their picket line. I'm a cancer patient (heavy user of provincial public health care). I know how hard those folks work & the deplorable conditions under which they save lives. Plus late mother was a nurse.
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My oncologist told me he works at least 12 hour days five days a week, but that it’s just part of the job. I know they get paid well, but in addition to this he’s sometimes on call on the weekends too. It’s a lot of work. He seems like Superman or something, but that would burn a lot of people out.
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
My oncologist told me he works at least 12 hour days five days a week, but that it’s just part of the job. I know they get paid well, but in addition to this he’s sometimes on call on the weekends too. It’s a lot of work. He seems like Superman or something, but that would burn a lot of people out.
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Political agendas override evidence, this is the UCP over and over. Ideology over science and facts. In health care, and addictions care, make no mistake, this is costing some Albertans their lives.
I can't help but think Danielle and the UCP know the cost, but they're willing to sacrifice us.
I can't help but think Danielle and the UCP know the cost, but they're willing to sacrifice us.
The OAG’s report on the failed DynaLIFE lab contract should alarm every Albertan.
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE) - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Examination Overview In late 2019, Alberta Health Services (AHS) began the process to outsource community laboratory services for the provincial healthcare system. This led to a $4.8 billion contract signed with DynaLIFE Dx (DynaLIFE) in May 2022, with service delivery scheduled to begin in December 2022. Eight months later, in August 2023, AHS terminated the agreement at the request of DynaLIFE’s owners. Given the significance … Continued
www.oag.ab.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Political agendas override evidence, this is the UCP over and over. Ideology over science and facts. In health care, and addictions care, make no mistake, this is costing some Albertans their lives.
I can't help but think Danielle and the UCP know the cost, but they're willing to sacrifice us.
I can't help but think Danielle and the UCP know the cost, but they're willing to sacrifice us.
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Good 🧵
"We honestly can’t afford another ignorant and ill-informed experimentation with our HC system."
Unfortunately it's already in motion.
If they're elected again in 2027 (or whenever she wants to go to the polls) Canadian HC in AB is toast.
"We honestly can’t afford another ignorant and ill-informed experimentation with our HC system."
Unfortunately it's already in motion.
If they're elected again in 2027 (or whenever she wants to go to the polls) Canadian HC in AB is toast.
The OAG’s report on the failed DynaLIFE lab contract should alarm every Albertan.
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE) - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Examination Overview In late 2019, Alberta Health Services (AHS) began the process to outsource community laboratory services for the provincial healthcare system. This led to a $4.8 billion contract signed with DynaLIFE Dx (DynaLIFE) in May 2022, with service delivery scheduled to begin in December 2022. Eight months later, in August 2023, AHS terminated the agreement at the request of DynaLIFE’s owners. Given the significance … Continued
www.oag.ab.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Good 🧵
"We honestly can’t afford another ignorant and ill-informed experimentation with our HC system."
Unfortunately it's already in motion.
If they're elected again in 2027 (or whenever she wants to go to the polls) Canadian HC in AB is toast.
"We honestly can’t afford another ignorant and ill-informed experimentation with our HC system."
Unfortunately it's already in motion.
If they're elected again in 2027 (or whenever she wants to go to the polls) Canadian HC in AB is toast.
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Insanity is repeating an experiment that already failed, while hoping to protect the urgent by diverting the staff who make it possible. #ABleg #ABpoli
With respect to the govt’s announcement to allow “DUAL Billing”, here’s an excellent thread that outlines the real current AB surgical data:
threadreaderapp.com/...
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threadreaderapp.com/...
1/9
Thread by @JMeddings on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App
@JMeddings: Everyone here seems to be arguing various ideological positions on using private facilities to ease AB's health woes. Lets look at some data and try to have an evidence based view of some of this. In...…
threadreaderapp.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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“Fascism begins the moment a ruling class, fearing the people may use their political democracy to gain economic democracy, begins to destroy political democracy in order to retain its power of exploitation and special privilege.”
— Tommy Douglas
@canadahealthwatch.ca
#CanMed #MedSky
— Tommy Douglas
@canadahealthwatch.ca
#CanMed #MedSky
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“Fascism begins the moment a ruling class, fearing the people may use their political democracy to gain economic democracy, begins to destroy political democracy in order to retain its power of exploitation and special privilege.”
— Tommy Douglas
@canadahealthwatch.ca
#CanMed #MedSky
— Tommy Douglas
@canadahealthwatch.ca
#CanMed #MedSky
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We will need to make it clear to those who live in rural areas that their healthcare is going to be the most impacted by this change.
“I’m telling you that, unless those of us who believe in Medicare raise our voices in no uncertain terms, unless we arouse our neighbours and our friends and our communities, we are sounding the death knell of Medicare in this country..."
Tommy Douglas 1982
Applies even more now!
Tommy Douglas 1982
Applies even more now!
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We will need to make it clear to those who live in rural areas that their healthcare is going to be the most impacted by this change.
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They're not "making a mistake", they're very well aware of this outcome. This is what they WANT. The purpose of a system is what it does.
It’s why you wait 14 hours in the ED, why rural EDs close, why ambulances are on Red Alert and unavailable, and why specialists burn out.
The OAG report is a warning to all.
The govt is repeating the same mistake, only now on a much bigger scale.
11/12
The OAG report is a warning to all.
The govt is repeating the same mistake, only now on a much bigger scale.
11/12
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
They're not "making a mistake", they're very well aware of this outcome. This is what they WANT. The purpose of a system is what it does.
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Here’s a glimpse into the UCP government’s Rural Health Action Plan. Covenant Health (a Catholic health care provider) is partnering with Red Deer Polytechnic with a province wide focus. How many more hospitals will Covenant be operating?
@pfparks.bsky.social
reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/21/r...
@pfparks.bsky.social
reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/21/r...
Red Deer Polytechnic, Covenant celebrate new partnership - Red Deer Advocate
Red Deer Polytechnic and Covenant are collaborating to enhance healthy communities across the province.
reddeeradvocate.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Here’s a glimpse into the UCP government’s Rural Health Action Plan. Covenant Health (a Catholic health care provider) is partnering with Red Deer Polytechnic with a province wide focus. How many more hospitals will Covenant be operating?
@pfparks.bsky.social
reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/21/r...
@pfparks.bsky.social
reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/21/r...
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Happened to speak to a peds nurse this wknd who said lots of 5-10 year experienced nurses are leaving the profession. If the current state is driving them out with burnout, how can 'dual pay'—which competes for the same scarce staff—possibly help? It will only speed up the public system's decline.
Take a listen
x.com/i/status/19916...
Had an interesting debate with a consultant from Montreal, telling me what I see every day on the frontlines in AB isn't really as bad as I think... and if it is then allowing more HCWs to leave hospitals will fix it...
1/4
x.com/i/status/19916...
Had an interesting debate with a consultant from Montreal, telling me what I see every day on the frontlines in AB isn't really as bad as I think... and if it is then allowing more HCWs to leave hospitals will fix it...
1/4
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Happened to speak to a peds nurse this wknd who said lots of 5-10 year experienced nurses are leaving the profession. If the current state is driving them out with burnout, how can 'dual pay'—which competes for the same scarce staff—possibly help? It will only speed up the public system's decline.
Take a listen
x.com/i/status/19916...
Had an interesting debate with a consultant from Montreal, telling me what I see every day on the frontlines in AB isn't really as bad as I think... and if it is then allowing more HCWs to leave hospitals will fix it...
1/4
x.com/i/status/19916...
Had an interesting debate with a consultant from Montreal, telling me what I see every day on the frontlines in AB isn't really as bad as I think... and if it is then allowing more HCWs to leave hospitals will fix it...
1/4
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Take a listen
x.com/i/status/19916...
Had an interesting debate with a consultant from Montreal, telling me what I see every day on the frontlines in AB isn't really as bad as I think... and if it is then allowing more HCWs to leave hospitals will fix it...
1/4
x.com/i/status/19916...
Had an interesting debate with a consultant from Montreal, telling me what I see every day on the frontlines in AB isn't really as bad as I think... and if it is then allowing more HCWs to leave hospitals will fix it...
1/4
calgaryherald.com/op...
“This was a scandalous mess from beginning to end, with terrible planning, ignored guidelines, denial of evidence and, finally, complete failure.”
Let’s just outline SOME of the HC things this govt has already F’d up:
1/6
“This was a scandalous mess from beginning to end, with terrible planning, ignored guidelines, denial of evidence and, finally, complete failure.”
Let’s just outline SOME of the HC things this govt has already F’d up:
1/6
Braid: Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in Dynalife report
Auditor General Doug Wylie finds faulting planing, denied evidence, big losses in Dynalife scandal.
calgaryherald.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
calgaryherald.com/op...
“This was a scandalous mess from beginning to end, with terrible planning, ignored guidelines, denial of evidence and, finally, complete failure.”
Let’s just outline SOME of the HC things this govt has already F’d up:
1/6
“This was a scandalous mess from beginning to end, with terrible planning, ignored guidelines, denial of evidence and, finally, complete failure.”
Let’s just outline SOME of the HC things this govt has already F’d up:
1/6
“I’m telling you that, unless those of us who believe in Medicare raise our voices in no uncertain terms, unless we arouse our neighbours and our friends and our communities, we are sounding the death knell of Medicare in this country..."
Tommy Douglas 1982
Applies even more now!
Tommy Douglas 1982
Applies even more now!
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“I’m telling you that, unless those of us who believe in Medicare raise our voices in no uncertain terms, unless we arouse our neighbours and our friends and our communities, we are sounding the death knell of Medicare in this country..."
Tommy Douglas 1982
Applies even more now!
Tommy Douglas 1982
Applies even more now!
The OAG’s report on the failed DynaLIFE lab contract should alarm every Albertan.
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE) - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Examination Overview In late 2019, Alberta Health Services (AHS) began the process to outsource community laboratory services for the provincial healthcare system. This led to a $4.8 billion contract signed with DynaLIFE Dx (DynaLIFE) in May 2022, with service delivery scheduled to begin in December 2022. Eight months later, in August 2023, AHS terminated the agreement at the request of DynaLIFE’s owners. Given the significance … Continued
www.oag.ab.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The OAG’s report on the failed DynaLIFE lab contract should alarm every Albertan.
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
But this isn’t just about labs.
It exposes political interference, broken governance, and decisions that directly worsen access to care for all ABs.
1/12
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This is a great point
Universal healthcare is the real, tangible service Canadians, and Albertans get in return for paying our taxes
I can guarantee Albertans will pay the same in taxes but we will get less
& this will negatively impact our health & livelihoods
#ableg #abpoli
Universal healthcare is the real, tangible service Canadians, and Albertans get in return for paying our taxes
I can guarantee Albertans will pay the same in taxes but we will get less
& this will negatively impact our health & livelihoods
#ableg #abpoli
Hey Alberta... if you want access to peditricians for your kids get ready to pay.
Govt will keep the substantial taxes you are paying, plus you will have to pay out of pocket THOUSANDS simply for access..
Govt will keep the substantial taxes you are paying, plus you will have to pay out of pocket THOUSANDS simply for access..
Public or Private? A conversation with your future doctor
Two-tier healthcare has officially arrived.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
With respect to the govt’s announcement to allow “DUAL Billing”, here’s an excellent thread that outlines the real current AB surgical data:
threadreaderapp.com/...
1/9
threadreaderapp.com/...
1/9
Thread by @JMeddings on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App
@JMeddings: Everyone here seems to be arguing various ideological positions on using private facilities to ease AB's health woes. Lets look at some data and try to have an evidence based view of some of this. In...…
threadreaderapp.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
With respect to the govt’s announcement to allow “DUAL Billing”, here’s an excellent thread that outlines the real current AB surgical data:
threadreaderapp.com/...
1/9
threadreaderapp.com/...
1/9
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“This is definitely two-tiered medicine,” said Braden Manns, a professor of health policy at the University of Calgary.”
A new plan from the UCP would massivley expand private for profit family care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
A new plan from the UCP would massivley expand private for profit family care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services
Draft legislation would establish a model for medicine unlike any other in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“This is definitely two-tiered medicine,” said Braden Manns, a professor of health policy at the University of Calgary.”
A new plan from the UCP would massivley expand private for profit family care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
A new plan from the UCP would massivley expand private for profit family care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
ccla.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
Looks like the future could be bright.
Our medical students already fully know that the proposed changes are neither fair nor equitable.
Our medical students already fully know that the proposed changes are neither fair nor equitable.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Looks like the future could be bright.
Our medical students already fully know that the proposed changes are neither fair nor equitable.
Our medical students already fully know that the proposed changes are neither fair nor equitable.
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Can we talk about THIS page for a minute?!?
AHS, while under the direct command & control of Smith and the UCP ACTIVELY destroyed evidence provided to them?
And records were withheld despite Smith’s promises?
The AG comes just shy of calling a coverup!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
AHS, while under the direct command & control of Smith and the UCP ACTIVELY destroyed evidence provided to them?
And records were withheld despite Smith’s promises?
The AG comes just shy of calling a coverup!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Our new Substack article is live!
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
Danielle Smith's former Chief of staff demanded The Calgary Herald remove an article rebutting his position...
And then it was removed.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our new Substack article is live!
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
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During the same week that the UCP is expanding privatization, the auditor general finds that government interference cost taxpayers over $100 million.
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
dynalifey
edmontonjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
During the same week that the UCP is expanding privatization, the auditor general finds that government interference cost taxpayers over $100 million.
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Hey Alberta... if you want access to peditricians for your kids get ready to pay.
Govt will keep the substantial taxes you are paying, plus you will have to pay out of pocket THOUSANDS simply for access..
Govt will keep the substantial taxes you are paying, plus you will have to pay out of pocket THOUSANDS simply for access..
Public or Private? A conversation with your future doctor
Two-tier healthcare has officially arrived.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Hey Alberta... if you want access to peditricians for your kids get ready to pay.
Govt will keep the substantial taxes you are paying, plus you will have to pay out of pocket THOUSANDS simply for access..
Govt will keep the substantial taxes you are paying, plus you will have to pay out of pocket THOUSANDS simply for access..